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The Polish TNT factory that reveals the flaw in Nato’s plan to contain Putin

The Polish TNT factory that reveals the flaw in Nato’s plan to contain Putin

Explosives are essential if Nato's European powers want to keep Russia in check. But the alliance has a serious shortage

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Explainer: What is legal aid and who qualifies to get it?

Explainer: What is legal aid and who qualifies to get it?

Rachel Reeves in the firing line as 'lame duck' Prime Minister plots reset

Rachel Reeves in the firing line as 'lame duck' Prime Minister plots reset

Tories hilariously troll Keir Starmer ahead of welfare chaos showdown at PMQs

Tories hilariously troll Keir Starmer ahead of welfare chaos showdown at PMQs

Keir Starmer has been humiliated at the worst possible moment

Keir Starmer has been humiliated at the worst possible moment

Fresh crisis for Keir Starmer as minister makes bombshell migration statement

Fresh crisis for Keir Starmer as minister makes bombshell migration statement

Labour are pouring limited resources down drain instead of stimulating enterprise

Labour are pouring limited resources down drain instead of stimulating enterprise

Federal climate website goes dark as Trump administration promises policy reset

Federal climate website goes dark as Trump administration promises policy reset

Angela Rayner claims she doesn’t want to be PM because it will ruin her looks

Angela Rayner claims she doesn’t want to be PM because it will ruin her looks

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Blow for Keir Starmer as young voters abandon Labour for 2 parties

Blow for Keir Starmer as young voters abandon Labour for 2 parties

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Starmer sidekick torn to shreds in car crash interview after Labour climbdown

Starmer sidekick torn to shreds in car crash interview after Labour climbdown

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Keir Starmer and Labour have betrayed the working class and these 5 blunders prove it

Keir Starmer and Labour have betrayed the working class and these 5 blunders prove it

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Ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell granted legal aid following embezzlement charge

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Ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell granted legal aid following embezzlement charge

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Ministers ‘have to work harder’ to bring down small boat numbers – McFadden

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Ministers ‘have to work harder’ to bring down small boat numbers – McFadden

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Chief executive of miscarriage of justice review body resigns

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Chief executive of miscarriage of justice review body resigns

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The UK Government should never have entertained the thought of cutting benefits

The UK Government should never have entertained the thought of cutting benefits

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Glasgow pushes forward with plan for Clyde Tunnel tolls for drivers who don't live in city

Glasgow pushes forward with plan for Clyde Tunnel tolls for drivers who don't live in city

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All the concessions made to Keir Starmer's welfare bill and what happens next

All the concessions made to Keir Starmer's welfare bill and what happens next

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Palestine Action ban to be voted on - when, why and how it will happen

Palestine Action ban to be voted on - when, why and how it will happen

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Diane Abbott faces calls for Labour expulsion over latest Israel comments

Diane Abbott faces calls for Labour expulsion over latest Israel comments

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Internet service providers fear feds will side with CRTC on ruling boosting competitor access to fibre networks

Internet service providers fear feds will side with CRTC on ruling boosting competitor access to fibre networks

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Rachel Reeves will 'of course' be chancellor in six months' time, says senior Starmer ally

Rachel Reeves will 'of course' be chancellor in six months' time, says senior Starmer ally

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Paramount to reach a $16 million settlement over Trump's CBS lawsuit

Paramount to reach a $16 million settlement over Trump's CBS lawsuit

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Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell granted legal aid after embezzlement charge

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell granted legal aid after embezzlement charge

about 5 hours ago

Cost of clearing 'fatbergs' from Scotland's sewers revealed amid wet wipe ban call

Cost of clearing 'fatbergs' from Scotland's sewers revealed amid wet wipe ban call

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Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer left broken after welfare 'clusterf***' as Labour in shambles

Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer left broken after welfare 'clusterf***' as Labour in shambles

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'Humiliated' Keir Starmer torn apart on GB News with crushing 'U-turn' verdict

'Humiliated' Keir Starmer torn apart on GB News with crushing 'U-turn' verdict

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Rachel Reeves's plans blown apart by £4.8bn hole as Labour minister stokes tax fears

Rachel Reeves's plans blown apart by £4.8bn hole as Labour minister stokes tax fears

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Welfare cuts chaos: Tax rises 'are more likely' after Keir Starmer's 'shambolic' welfare cuts climbdown

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Welfare cuts chaos: Tax rises 'are more likely' after Keir Starmer's 'shambolic' welfare cuts climbdown

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Sarwar wants 'closer alignment' between tax rates in Scotland and England

Sarwar wants 'closer alignment' between tax rates in Scotland and England

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Most people do not trust Labour to end this one huge issue causing problems across Britain

Most people do not trust Labour to end this one huge issue causing problems across Britain

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Campaigners rush to defend triple lock amid pensioner poverty warning

Campaigners rush to defend triple lock amid pensioner poverty warning

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Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears final hurdle before House-wide vote

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears final hurdle before House-wide vote

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Keir’s first year: Starmer under pressure after a rocky start for Labour

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Keir’s first year: Starmer under pressure after a rocky start for Labour

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Expert: Putin is changing tactics but would need SEVENTY YEARS to conquer all Ukraine

Expert: Putin is changing tactics but would need SEVENTY YEARS to conquer all Ukraine

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Childhood obesity in Scotland 'growing alarmingly' as experts call for food industry crackdown

Childhood obesity in Scotland 'growing alarmingly' as experts call for food industry crackdown

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Nigel Farage's Reform charging potential MSPs £200 to stand for party in 2026 election

Nigel Farage's Reform charging potential MSPs £200 to stand for party in 2026 election

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John Swinney urged not to drop Scotland's ban on cash for weapons in face of Russia threat

John Swinney urged not to drop Scotland's ban on cash for weapons in face of Russia threat

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Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell granted legal aid after he was charged with embezzlement

Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell granted legal aid after he was charged with embezzlement

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Bosses at Glasgow council live entertainment firm awarded nearly £120,000 in bonuses

Bosses at Glasgow council live entertainment firm awarded nearly £120,000 in bonuses

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Federal judge blocks Trump's immigration policy in shocking decision on Haitian protections

Federal judge blocks Trump's immigration policy in shocking decision on Haitian protections

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Cities near LA abandon July 4th celebrations as Trump's immigration crackdown takes hold

Cities near LA abandon July 4th celebrations as Trump's immigration crackdown takes hold

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ICE investigation leads to prison sentence for 'dangerous predator' who abused 2-year-old

ICE investigation leads to prison sentence for 'dangerous predator' who abused 2-year-old

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Pentagon halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine over concerns about US stockpiles

Pentagon halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine over concerns about US stockpiles

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Why govt's promise of 'biggest boost to affordable housing in a generation' may be overblown

Why govt's promise of 'biggest boost to affordable housing in a generation' may be overblown

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Internal records point to FBI playing politics with evidence of China tampering in 2020 election

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Internal records point to FBI playing politics with evidence of China tampering in 2020 election

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Trump says his daughter-in-law is his top choice to run for Sen. Thom Tillis' seat

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Trump says his daughter-in-law is his top choice to run for Sen. Thom Tillis' seat

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski's 'agonizing' decision to support Trump's agenda bill paid off for Alaska

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski's 'agonizing' decision to support Trump's agenda bill paid off for Alaska

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'Cannibal migrant' tried to EAT HIMSELF claims US Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem

'Cannibal migrant' tried to EAT HIMSELF claims US Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem

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Trump 'working on' deportation exemptions for illegal farm and hospitality workers

Trump 'working on' deportation exemptions for illegal farm and hospitality workers

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MAGA law group fights to expose how Biden's DEI agenda may have tainted life-saving organ transplants

MAGA law group fights to expose how Biden's DEI agenda may have tainted life-saving organ transplants

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Probe into Biden's alleged mental decline cover-up deepens with more former White House officials to testify

Probe into Biden's alleged mental decline cover-up deepens with more former White House officials to testify

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The PM faced down his party on welfare and lost. I suspect things may only get worse

The PM faced down his party on welfare and lost. I suspect things may only get worse

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Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

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States sue Trump administration for sharing health data with DHS

States sue Trump administration for sharing health data with DHS

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Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid

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Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid

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Billions in grants for summer school, English instruction delayed during Trump administration review

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Billions in grants for summer school, English instruction delayed during Trump administration review

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Hard-fought win in Senate sets up round two throwdown in House for Trump's big bill

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Hard-fought win in Senate sets up round two throwdown in House for Trump's big bill

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What the Justice Department's push to bring denaturalization cases means

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What the Justice Department's push to bring denaturalization cases means

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Labor Department awards grants to expand Trump goal of one million apprenticeships

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Labor Department awards grants to expand Trump goal of one million apprenticeships

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U.S. says 'little to show' for six-decade aid agency. Supporters point to millions of lives saved

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U.S. says 'little to show' for six-decade aid agency. Supporters point to millions of lives saved

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