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The 5 longest government shutdowns in history: What happened, how they ended

The 5 longest government shutdowns in history: What happened, how they ended

The government has shut down 21 times since 1977, and Congress is still breaking records for the longest fiscal standoffs.

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Racism of 70s and 80s back on the streets of London, warns Cabinet minister Wes Streeting

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Racism of 70s and 80s back on the streets of London, warns Cabinet minister Wes Streeting

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Old clip resurfaces as Mamdani takes heat for claiming Muslim victimhood after 9/11

Old clip resurfaces as Mamdani takes heat for claiming Muslim victimhood after 9/11

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Carney claims feds have ‘sole responsibility’ for U.S. talks

Carney claims feds have ‘sole responsibility’ for U.S. talks

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Justice secretary highlights Sky News reporting - as he says migrant release mistake 'totally unacceptable'

Justice secretary highlights Sky News reporting - as he says migrant release mistake 'totally unacceptable'

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'Mansion tax' not part of 'coherent strategy', former Bank of England governor says

'Mansion tax' not part of 'coherent strategy', former Bank of England governor says

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A colossal reputational repair job is desperately needed after Kebatu debacle

A colossal reputational repair job is desperately needed after Kebatu debacle

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Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry make it official with date night in Paris: report

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry make it official with date night in Paris: report

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US and China say trade deal drawing closer as Trump and Xi prepare for meeting

US and China say trade deal drawing closer as Trump and Xi prepare for meeting

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First time voting? Here is the ultimate guide to ballot boxes, critical issues on Election Day

First time voting? Here is the ultimate guide to ballot boxes, critical issues on Election Day

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Swalwell demands 2028 Dem candidates vow to destroy Trump's White House ballroom project

Swalwell demands 2028 Dem candidates vow to destroy Trump's White House ballroom project

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How Lucy Powell’s deputy leadership win puts her in line to succeed Starmer

How Lucy Powell’s deputy leadership win puts her in line to succeed Starmer

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Reform UK's Zia Yusuf defends MP accused of 'racism'

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf defends MP accused of 'racism'

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Reform MP's comments about adverts 'racist', says Streeting

Reform MP's comments about adverts 'racist', says Streeting

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Shadow home secretary fails to name leader of Welsh Conservatives five times

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Shadow home secretary fails to name leader of Welsh Conservatives five times

about 4 hours ago

The 5 longest government shutdowns in history: What happened, how they ended

The 5 longest government shutdowns in history: What happened, how they ended

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Top Tory fails SIX times to name his party's leader in Wales in humiliating TV clash

Top Tory fails SIX times to name his party's leader in Wales in humiliating TV clash

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Lawyer decries 'double standard' on Freedom Convoy, anti-Israel protests

Lawyer decries 'double standard' on Freedom Convoy, anti-Israel protests

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Politics chat: East Wing demolition, sanctions on Russia, redistricting

Politics chat: East Wing demolition, sanctions on Russia, redistricting

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Streeting: Government will not be ‘held to ransom’ by striking doctors

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Streeting: Government will not be ‘held to ransom’ by striking doctors

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Streeting: Labour needs to counter ‘growing sense of despair’ and deliver

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Streeting: Labour needs to counter ‘growing sense of despair’ and deliver

about 6 hours ago

Progressive power players rally voters for Zohran Mamdani as early voting kicks off in NYC mayoral race

Progressive power players rally voters for Zohran Mamdani as early voting kicks off in NYC mayoral race

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'Terrible' Caerphilly result akin to Hartlepool by-election loss, says health secretary

'Terrible' Caerphilly result akin to Hartlepool by-election loss, says health secretary

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Wes Streeting delivers grim warning about voters 'despair' and says Labour must act

Wes Streeting delivers grim warning about voters 'despair' and says Labour must act

about 7 hours ago

Streeting hits out at ‘racist’ comments by Reform’s Pochin

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Streeting hits out at ‘racist’ comments by Reform’s Pochin

about 8 hours ago

Streeting admits release of migrant sex offender ‘a serious failure’

Streeting admits release of migrant sex offender ‘a serious failure’

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Reform UK MP apologises after hitting out at adverts ‘full of black people’

Reform UK MP apologises after hitting out at adverts ‘full of black people’

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Reform UK push Scottish Labour into third place in bombshell Holyrood election poll

Reform UK push Scottish Labour into third place in bombshell Holyrood election poll

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Reform MP Sarah Pochin forced to apologise after criticising ads 'full of Black people'

Reform MP Sarah Pochin forced to apologise after criticising ads 'full of Black people'

about 10 hours ago

Prince Andrew could face Commons scrutiny over title and 'peppercorn' rent mansion

Prince Andrew could face Commons scrutiny over title and 'peppercorn' rent mansion

about 10 hours ago

Trump attends ceasefire ceremony with Thailand and Cambodia during Malaysia visit

Trump attends ceasefire ceremony with Thailand and Cambodia during Malaysia visit

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Tax hike could lead to higher food prices, supermarkets warn

Tax hike could lead to higher food prices, supermarkets warn

about 13 hours ago

Rubio reveals shared intelligence prevented possible Hamas attack, discusses international stabilization force

Rubio reveals shared intelligence prevented possible Hamas attack, discusses international stabilization force

about 15 hours ago

Trump ally who donated $130 million to pay troops amid shutdown revealed as reclusive billionaire heir: report

Trump ally who donated $130 million to pay troops amid shutdown revealed as reclusive billionaire heir: report

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Scottish prison population hits record high

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Scottish prison population hits record high

about 18 hours ago

Trump gives Hamas 48 hours to return all deceased Gaza hostages or 'other countries will take action'

Trump gives Hamas 48 hours to return all deceased Gaza hostages or 'other countries will take action'

about 18 hours ago

The White House movie theater demolition ends a storied era in presidential history

The White House movie theater demolition ends a storied era in presidential history

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Private clinics carrying out more NHS appointments and procedures

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Private clinics carrying out more NHS appointments and procedures

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Tories pledge to stop 35,000 crimes if elected

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Tories pledge to stop 35,000 crimes if elected

about 20 hours ago

Trump says he won't waste time meeting Putin unless Ukraine deal is likely to happen soon

Trump says he won't waste time meeting Putin unless Ukraine deal is likely to happen soon

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WES STREETING: 'It’s morally unjust that the wealthy get better healthcare because they can afford to pay'

WES STREETING: 'It’s morally unjust that the wealthy get better healthcare because they can afford to pay'

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NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 as private sector brought in to help

NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 as private sector brought in to help

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'We'll be dancing': Weekly silent walk becomes Canadian celebration for return of Israel's hostages

'We'll be dancing': Weekly silent walk becomes Canadian celebration for return of Israel's hostages

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How a one-minute ad threw Canada-U.S. trade talks into turmoil

How a one-minute ad threw Canada-U.S. trade talks into turmoil

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Labour not ‘bold enough’ says Powell as she becomes deputy leader

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Labour not ‘bold enough’ says Powell as she becomes deputy leader

about 22 hours ago

Democrat Sherrill responds to DOJ election monitors in New Jersey governor's race

Democrat Sherrill responds to DOJ election monitors in New Jersey governor's race

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Newsom's fiery claim DOJ has 'no business' monitoring CA election blasted by Trump official: 'Calm down bro'

Newsom's fiery claim DOJ has 'no business' monitoring CA election blasted by Trump official: 'Calm down bro'

about 22 hours ago

Who is Lucy Powell and what does she stand for?

Who is Lucy Powell and what does she stand for?

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Huge change to rules for police in Britain announced by Home Office

Huge change to rules for police in Britain announced by Home Office

about 24 hours ago

Reform UK MP says seeing adverts 'full of Black people' drives her 'mad'

Reform UK MP says seeing adverts 'full of Black people' drives her 'mad'

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Tributes paid to former Lincoln MP Dick Taverne

Tributes paid to former Lincoln MP Dick Taverne

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Reform’s Sarah Pochin: Adverts full of black people ‘drive me mad’

Evening Standard

Reform’s Sarah Pochin: Adverts full of black people ‘drive me mad’

Liberal Democrat peer Lord Taverne dies aged 97

Evening Standard

Liberal Democrat peer Lord Taverne dies aged 97

Reform’s Pochin apologises after hitting out at adverts ‘full of black people’

Evening Standard

Reform’s Pochin apologises after hitting out at adverts ‘full of black people’

Trump tears down East Wing for $300M ballroom ahead of high-stakes China meeting

Trump tears down East Wing for $300M ballroom ahead of high-stakes China meeting

JD Vance slams Mamdani over 9/11 comment, says Democrat socialist believes 'the real victim' was 'his auntie'

JD Vance slams Mamdani over 9/11 comment, says Democrat socialist believes 'the real victim' was 'his auntie'

Cuomo rips Mamdani's victim narrative, says Dem socialist is 'offender' against 9/11 families, Jews and more

Cuomo rips Mamdani's victim narrative, says Dem socialist is 'offender' against 9/11 families, Jews and more

Lucy Powell will take a 'submarine approach' - for now

Lucy Powell will take a 'submarine approach' - for now

RACHEL REEVES: 'British people were sold a levelling up lie'

RACHEL REEVES: 'British people were sold a levelling up lie'

Lucy Powell wins Labour Deputy Leadership and makes defiant election pledge

Lucy Powell wins Labour Deputy Leadership and makes defiant election pledge

Liberal Democrat peer Lord Taverne dies aged 97

Evening Standard

Liberal Democrat peer Lord Taverne dies aged 97