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Mandatory digital ID launch called 'a fiasco' by scrutiny committee

The government has now shifted to a voluntary digital ID scheme which it says will allow people to access services more easily.

UK issues blistering 6-word warning to Putin after deadly Russian bombing

Moscow ‘lashing out in desperation' as it struggles to make progress in Ukraine despite bitter four-year conflict

Andrew Neil brutally slaps down Andy Burnham for blaming UK's problems on Thatcher

Makerfield, in the Wigan borough of Greater Manchester, remains a traditional Labour stronghold but is being contested by Reform UK.

WATCH: Badenoch Shreds Starmer Over Russian Sanctions Farce

Punchy. Read Guido’s fact check of Starmer’s farcical claims here…

Planned fuel duty rise to be scrapped, says Keir Starmer

PM tells Commons extending the temporary 5p cut is a necessary response to cost-of-living pressures UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has announced an extension to the temporary 5p cut in fuel duty, as widely expected, telling the Commons it was a necessary response to cost-of-living pressures. Before a wider package of measures due to be announced by Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, on Thursday, Starmer used prime minister’s questions to announce the extended freeze and a vehicle t

POLL: Should supermarkets be forced to limit price of eggs, milk and bread? Vote now

Trade associations and supermarket bosses have hit out at the reported proposals, with the head of M&S calling them 'completely preposterous'.

FACT CHECK: Starmer’s Misleading Claims After Lifting Sanctions on Russian Oil

Guido Verify has analysed Starmer’s three defences in PMQs after lifting sanctions on processed Russian diesel and jet fuel supply. Starmer has tried to issue defensive claims in the Commons… CLAIM 1: “this government has phased in sanctions in this way before, and the last government used the same technique” A refining loophole of a…

Keir Starmer accused of funding killing of Ukrainian troops after bombshell decision

Kemi Badenoch and the Prime Minister in brutal Commons clash

Drakeford links Welsh Labour's collapse to lack of new powers from UK government

The former first minister said a lack of new powers for Wales was significant in Labour's election defeat.

Drakeford links Welsh Labour's collapse to lack of new powers from UK government

The former first minister said a lack of new powers for Wales was significant in Labour's election defeat.

Keir Starmer confirms huge new change for UK petrol and diesel drivers

Rates were previously planned to increase from September.

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