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Burnham urged to drop ‘flawed’ plans that may let developers bypass environment laws for £1

Exclusive: allowing firms to dodge biodiversity protections by paying into levy will harm nature and economy, say 100 experts in letter The UK government has been accused of “rushing through” planning changes that could give developers permission to “trash” nature for as little as £1. A letter signed by more than 100 conservationists, scientists, celebrities and businesses, including the actor and writer Stephen Fry and the broadcaster Chris Packham, has urged the incoming prime minister, Andy B

Austen Morgan: Nigel Farage’s big gamble with ‘the people versus parliament’ could work

Some observers think that Farage is trying to create a tactical advantage.  His return, with a decent turnout and a good share of the vote, might signify that there will not be ten per cent of the voters of Clacton willing to petition subsequently for his recall as a member of parliament. The post Austen Morgan: Nigel Farage’s big gamble with ‘the people versus parliament’ could work appeared first on Conservative Home.

PM asks Commons to unite over MPs' safety issue

Keir Starmer opened his final PMQs by paying tribute to Ann Widdecombe.

Speaker thanks Starmer as PMQs begins

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle thanks Sir Keir Starmer at his last PMQs as prime minister.

Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17

The government says it will improve teenagers' lives but campaigners call it a "missed opportunity".

WATCH: Starmer Urges Clacton to Vote for Count Binface

Starmer answered a question about Nigel Farage and Reform in Clacton: “Mr. Speaker, they they intend to spend the summer arguing with the bin. My advice to everyone is put your vote in the bin.” That must be the backing of almost every party leader in the UK…

Keir Starmer calls for Commons memorial to Ann Widdecombe in his final PMQs

Prime Minister says shield should be placed in the House for former Tory and Reform politician

Cabinet Gives Starmer Standing Ovation at Final Cabinet Meeting

David Lemmy led the tributes, and presented Starmer with a vintage carriage clock. Not pictured: Ed Miliband…

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Andy Burnham faces the worst case of Monday morning blues he's ever had

Incoming PM set to be hit with dire news about the economy - his challenge is to avoid repeating the panic measures of Rachel Reeves and Sir Keir Starmer

Charlotte Vernon: Do you know a Conservative councillor who deserves recognition or an award?

Across the country, Conservative councillors are proving every day that local democracy works best when it is driven by people who care deeply about their communities. The post Charlotte Vernon: Do you know a Conservative councillor who deserves recognition or an award? appeared first on Conservative Home.

Bank of England governor would have put off Farage meeting had £5m gift been under investigation

Exclusive: Andrew Bailey says he does not regret meeting Reform UK leader to discuss cryptocurrency regulation The Bank of England governor has said he would have put off a controversial meeting with Nigel Farage last autumn had the Reform UK leader’s £5m gift from a crypto billionaire been under investigation at the time. Andrew Bailey said he did not regret meeting Farage to discuss the Bank’s plans for cryptocurrency regulation last September, months before the controversial donation from Tha