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The Guardian Politics9 Jun 2026

Bank of England warns on AI scams as deepfakes of Farage-Bailey fight spread

Governor urges public to report fake images posted on X of him and Reform UK leader in fake Question Time clash The Bank of England has warned the public against falling for AI-generated scams after deepfake videos of Nigel Farage fighting its governor spread online. Andrew Bailey, the head of the BoE, said AI-generated content related to central banks was spreading and urged people to be “vigilant”. Continue reading...

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Express Politics9 Jun 2026

Peers who blocked assisted dying accused of ‘destroying faith in British democracy’

MPs warned recent events around assisted dying posed a wider 'existential question' about democracy.

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Express Politics9 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer prepares for war with Andy Burnham as he issues resignation update

Sir Keir Starmer has told ministers he will fight a leadership contest if called, insisting he can defeat Andy Burnham despite polls showing just 37% backing.

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Express Politics9 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves sent £700 'chain reaction' warning after announcement

An expert has lashed out at one of the Chancellor's plans, suggesting it will have a significant knock on effect

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Express Politics9 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves sent £700 'chain reaction' warning after announcement

An expert has lashed out at one of the Chancellor's plans, suggesting it will have a significant knock on effect

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The Guardian Politics9 Jun 2026

Rows over defence investment plan ‘have badly harmed cabinet relations’

Sources say much delayed Dip is close to sign-off but only after some of the Labour government’s worst infighting Cabinet relations have been left badly damaged by the protracted row over the defence investment plan (Dip), according to Whitehall sources who say the standoff has led to some of the worst infighting since Labour took power. Ministers are putting the final touches on the plan, which is expected to be published in the coming weeks after departments agreed to cut their capital budgets

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The Guardian Politics9 Jun 2026

Let this be a warning – if Europe worries about Trump, it has even more reason to fear JD Vance | Gaby Hinsliff

His toxic Henry Nowak intervention fits a pattern. Vance has hard-right views, a disdain for European society – and he may yet become president Immigration is falling in Britain. It’s falling so fast and so hard – net migration to the UK nearly halved between 2024 and 2025 – that before long we could conceivably be a shrinking population, with more people leaving the country than coming here. (And no, that’s not because of an exodus of bright young Britons fleeing overseas, though you wouldn’t b

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Conservative Home9 Jun 2026

David Willetts: London Tech Week and the security agenda

We once again have to think about defence requirements, national capabilities and strategic strengths. This is what Conservatives used to do. We are rediscovering that Conservative tradition. The post David Willetts: London Tech Week and the security agenda appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics9 Jun 2026

Parents issued warning about the one thing they shouldn't do on a child's birthday

Parents are hurting their child's education by letting them skip lessons on special days

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The Guardian Politics8 Jun 2026

Rushed social media ban for under-16s in UK could ‘unravel’, charity warns

Molly Rose Foundation says government should instead set strict safety standards for apps A rushed under-16s social media ban in the UK could unravel and families will be left to count the cost, a leading child safety charity has warned. The Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) said an age limit on the use of tech platforms could unravel, after a report that the prime minister, Keir Starmer, is to announce a ban on under-16s accessing “harmful” social media apps. Continue reading...

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Express Politics8 Jun 2026

Forget about Andy Burnham - Donald Trump is about to end Keir Starmer’s career

The Chagos mess feels like a private embarrassment, but Chris Riches says it's about to turn into the kind of humiliation that ends careers without warning.

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Guido Fawkes8 Jun 2026

Labour Wars: Eyebrow-Raising Burnham Campaigners…

What’s the situation on the ground in Makerfield? The wife of which ex-Labour MP – charged with sexual assault this year – is working on the Burnham campaign? What’s the plan for SpAds and personnel who still work in the Starmer government? Why is Labour arguing publicly about Brexit again? Find out all that and…

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