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The Guardian Politics24 Jun 2026

The Guardian view on Islamophobia: political rhetoric is fuelling hate crime | Editorial

Muslims in the UK, Europe and the US are increasingly fearful and frustrated as targeted attacks rise. Others must speak out The chilling attacks that injured five men in Edinburgh at the weekend, including two who were struck as they left a mosque, have deepened the fear that many Muslims in Britain feel today. The case received remarkably little attention south of the border. A man has now been charged with five counts of attempted murder, allegedly “aggravated by reason of having a terrorist

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Express Politics24 Jun 2026

Kemi Badenoch slams Rejoiner activist as 'national embarrassment' after speech 'hijack'

Tory leader writes to Met Police Commissioner in bid to stop Steve Bray disrupting 'national events'

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Express Politics24 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves has chosen criminals over corner shops – Burnham will make it worse

OPINION - RICHARD TICE: Taxing pleasure has wreaked havoc on the Treasury.

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Express Politics24 Jun 2026

British museums and galleries under threat from cyberattack and theft

Labour is blasted for a lack of leadership as Britain's treasures homes face a host of risks and challenges

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The Guardian Politics23 Jun 2026

The Guardian view on the politics of Scotland: like Labour, the SNP is in need of renewal | Editorial

The sentencing of Peter Murrell brings limited closure to a major scandal. But John Swinney’s government faces new challenges in a changing landscape The Scottish National party (SNP) is accustomed to presenting Westminster dysfunction as a boost to its case for independence. But the political drama unfolding in London since May’s local elections, culminating on Monday in Sir Keir Starmer’s enforced resignation, has also been welcome for a more discomfiting reason. The glare of the spotlight on

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The Guardian Politics23 Jun 2026

DUP seeks to distance party from ‘wicked deceiver’ Jeffrey Donaldson

Denunciation comes after former Democratic Unionist leader convicted of child sexual offences The Democratic Unionist party has denounced Jeffrey Donaldson as a “wicked deceiver” who led a “double and duplicitous life” a day after its former leader was convicted of child sexual offences. Leaders at the Stormont assembly on Tuesday sought to distance the DUP from Donaldson and described him as a manipulator who had hoodwinked Northern Ireland and hid his crimes behind a facade of respectability a

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BBC Politics23 Jun 2026

Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail

A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.

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Conservative Home23 Jun 2026

Charles Amos: Your ex-girlfriend may soon be allowed to legally steal your furniture

Lammy’s proposed reforms simply amount to legalising theft by long-term girlfriends from their long-term property-owning boyfriends. Every argument in favour of it, from fairness as household contribution, fairness as equality to protecting vulnerable women is spurious. The post Charles Amos: Your ex-girlfriend may soon be allowed to legally steal your furniture appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics23 Jun 2026

Donaldson's first night in prison as downfall shakes NI politics

Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape.

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The Guardian Politics23 Jun 2026

Nationalist group leaders agree to stop hoisting St George’s flags in Oxfordshire

Representatives of Raise the Colours appeared in court after local council accused them of intimidating staff Leaders of the nationalist group Raise the Colours have agreed to stop hoisting England flags from lamp-posts in Oxfordshire after the local authority sought a high court injunction against the campaign. Ryan Bridge, Ben Cullen and Trudy Wells told the high court on Tuesday they would not raise St George’s flags from Oxfordshire county council property, encourage others to do so or imped

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The Guardian Politics23 Jun 2026

Montblanc pens to Le Creuset ramekins: police photos show Peter Murrell’s spending habit

Haul found is only a fraction of what the former SNP chief executive bought using embezzled party money The white police evidence tags on the unused Montblanc pens, picnic sets, Le Creuset ramekins and the chrome Alessi teapot tell a story of a compulsive, often secretive shopaholic. The £2,400 Smythson two-person tea set, complete in a beige picnic box, was found in a cupboard, unused, as were jewellery boxes and leather-bound writing folders. There were 11 Montblanc pens, with a white gold ver

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Guido Fawkes23 Jun 2026

Ex-SNP Chief Peter Murrell Jailed for Five Years

Ex-SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for stealing party funds. He will also pay back the money he embezzled. Murrell told the court he was “overwhelmed by feelings of embarrassment and shame“. His ex-wife Nicola Sturgeon claimed she has been “completely exonerated”…

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