Britain’s far-right violence comes to us direct from the 1970s. But so does the solution | Taj Ali
Young men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth…
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Critics of UK government’s economic forecaster are ‘shooting the messenger’, say MPs
Treasury committee rejects calls for fundamental reform of independent watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility…
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It’s easy to ignore the Lib Dems, but they could soon hold the balance of power | Rafael Behr
Ed Davey’s strategy is meant to build a ‘firewall’ of MPs to prevent Reform UK entering government. The stakes are high…
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Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension
‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes A…
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England’s mayors should face greater scrutiny as powers expand, thinktank says
IPPR North says one bad decision could derail devolution agenda as regions gain control of billions in funding…
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Call it a win: boredom but no temper tantrums in Burnham’s first face-to-face with America’s King Baby
Meeting at the UN in New York, the UK prime minister showed signs he can handle trash-talking President Trump US…
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Donald Trump praises ‘natural businessperson’ Andy Burnham after first meeting
US president says British PM has a ‘lot of assets on his side’ as pair meet at UN in New York Donald Trump has praised…
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The Guardian view on the Lib Dems: Ed Davey wants Tory voters without losing the left | Editorial
The party leader offers social liberalism and lower taxes, hoping opposition to Reform UK will hold together voters…
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The Guardian view on Keynes in the West End: James Graham’s latest play captures the zeitgeist | Editorial
As the chancellor, John Healey, ponders options ahead of his first budget, the playwright’s new work offers lessons…
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Reform UK-led council ends support for Show Racism the Red Card
Charity’s head coach ‘shocked’ after Sunderland council leader says it will not support ‘politically charged’ groups…
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Nick Clegg could make £30m windfall from datacentre startup Nscale flotation
The former UK deputy prime minister is a board member of the UK-based company and owns 917,000 shares Nick Clegg could…
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UK borrows £18bn in August, putting pressure on Healey before budget
Some economists say it is now ‘inevitable’ that chancellor will need to raise taxes in the budget next month The UK…
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Lib Dems quietly commission review into religious inclusion amid case brought by dropped candidate
Richard Newby to chair inquiry commissioned in response to discrimination case brought by David Campanale, who is…
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Lib Dems torn over whether to be voters’ first choice or the route to block Reform
Party strategists say careful targeting of seats has paid off and should continue, but some say a wider vision is…
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Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’
Experts say trend across England probably reflects swifter access to diagnoses as wealthier families go private Some of…
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Lib Dems reject ‘discriminatory and unworkable’ EHRC guidance on transgender people
Motion passed at party conference calls for new approach to implementing ruling that legal definition of a woman is…
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Another day, another Reform Wales leader. Grumpy Nige seems to miss the old one | John Crace
At a low-key event, Helen Jenner replaces Dan Thomas, who was arrested on suspicion of assault and gets warm words from…
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Britain loves its underdogs. We should be celebrating our Eurovision flops, not investigating them
The digital, culture, media and sport select committee is to explore why the UK’s entrants are frequently ‘dismal’.…
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Can Andy Burnham pull off the ‘Mamdani effect’ on Donald Trump? – podcast
The UK prime minister will meet the US president for the first time in New York on Tuesday. With Trump at his weakest…
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Ben Jennings on the Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton – cartoon
Discover and buy more of Ben’s cartoons here Order your own print of this cartoon from the Guardian Print Shop Ben’s…
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Awaab’s law is not working, say social housing tenants stuck in mouldy homes
Residents say new legislation in England forcing landlords to fix dangerous hazards is not improving conditions Sarah…
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What do you think of the MPs’ inquiry into UK Eurovision song contest failure? I give it nul points | Laura Snapes
There are obvious reasons why the UK flops and flops again, but that isn’t the point. This annual debacle is now part…
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Lib Dems propose big tech levy to fund £250m online crime agency
Proposal one of many at conference responding to concern voters unaware of party’s policies or what it stands for The…
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UK minister warns of impact of Trump’s Iran war on next month’s budget
Bridget Phillipson says Burnham’s past criticisms of US president not an issue as PM prepares to meet Trump at UN Next…
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Feeling ‘forced out’ by Badenoch? Lib Dems conference welcomes young Tory defectors
Self-described moderates say Ed Davey’s party offers them a home as Conservatives shift further right Climbing the…
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Victims say Home Office attempt to curtail spycops inquiry will result in a ‘cover-up’
Shabana Mahmood is concerned about length and £144m cost of inquiry into intrusive police surveillance Victims of…
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Don’t discount Reform because it's had a bad year. In our angry, fragile democracy, anything can happen | John Harris
Nigel Farage’s tactics are to play up the anxiety and resentment that people feel. Labour’s job is simple: to offer…
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Chiltern Railways enters public ownership in Labour nationalisation push
Operator that runs services between London Marylebone and Birmingham is sixth to be nationalised since 2025 Chiltern…
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‘Flip the table and rise up’: Lib Dems’ president in combative mood as party gathers in Brighton
Josh Babarinde wants to target big tech and crypto billionaires while giving power and cash back to the public Standing…
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Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of ‘fiddling while Europe risks burning’
Tory leader claims prime minister is avoiding difficult decisions as she urges him to increase defence spending Kemi…
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UK politics increasingly funded by billionaires as mega-donations surge
Exclusive: A total £179m has been donated by wealthy individuals since 2019, research reveals British politics is…
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Lib Dems have ‘moral responsibility’ to block Reform, says Ed Davey as party gears up for snap election
Exclusive: Lib Dem leader bullish ahead of party conference despite static poll ratings and MPs’ frustrations The…
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‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution Foundation
Thinktank calls on chancellor to end housing allowance freeze with typical two-bedroom household facing £158 week…
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Poorest countries hit hardest by UK aid cuts under Keir Starmer government, new figures reveal
Aid to lower-income countries fell by almost 7%, while higher-income countries saw their share of Britain’s aid budget…
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Digested week: BuzzBallz signed by Tory leader builds excitement for conference
Kemi Badenoch-autographed cocktail offered as raffle prize. Plus, Bruce Springsteen’s surprisingly normal nightwear…
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‘A man threatened to shoot me’: the abuse pushing UK councillors out of politics
Exclusive: Survey finds 78% of councillors feel at risk in their roles, with 52% saying intimidation has risen in past…
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