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Fury over Mandelson 'cover-up' after mobile phone stolen - 'it stinks from nose to tail!'

Morgan McSweeney's phone being stolen has sparked fury from Tory opposition figures.

MPs accuse social media firms of Iran misinformation

Parliamentary hearing focused on online harms from X, TikTok and Meta including use of AI to nudify young girls UK politics live – latest updates MPs have accused “complacent” social media giants of spreading Iran war misinformation, allowing political deepfakes that could threaten elections and still enabling the use of AI to nudify young girls. In a testy parliamentary hearing that exposed deepening frustration among MPs with big tech firms, X, TikTok and Meta listed measures they have taken

Rachel Reeves rules out universal support on energy bills

Chancellor says package offered by Liz Truss’s government was unaffordable and any future help will be targeted Rachel Reeves has ruled out universal support to deal with any future rise in energy bills, saying any government help would be targeted, and criticised the support offered by Liz Truss’s government as unaffordable and irresponsible. The chancellor also said she would review the planned fuel duty rise in September, but she did not commit to delaying or postponing it. Continue reading.

Reeves Slams Tory Energy Cap Despite Previously Claiming It Didn’t Go Far Enough

Rachel Reeves has gone through a Damascene conversion on energy bills. As of today, her position is the Truss-era universal cap was a “mistake” because it benefitted the wealthy and added to the national debt. She is right: the taxpayer should never be paying to heat millionaires’ swimming pools. She didn’t say this in opposition.…

'Benefits influencer' craze sees claims surge as Brits 'coached to apply for up to £62k'

Reform UK's Robert Jenrick said the 'ballooning benefits will bankrupt Britain' unless the Government takes action.

Nigel Farage sparks outrage after going back on his word with Ipswich Town stadium visit

Nigel Farage and Reform continued their "We Will Fix It" local election tour in Suffolk but caused some fury when posing in Ipswich Town colours

Lib Dems fix communities, says Davey at election campaign launch

The Lib Dem leader highlights policies on the NHS and energy bills ahead of council polls in England.

Lib Dems fix communities, says Davey at election campaign launch

The Lib Dem leader highlights policies on the NHS and energy bills ahead of council polls in England.

Olivier Guitta: We should not underestimate the risks of Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran doesn’t need to win a naval battle. By dumping cheap mines in the Strait, Tehran can freeze not only 20 per cent of the world’s oil but also 5 per cent of global trade. It’s the ultimate asymmetric play: dirt cheap, total gridlock The post Olivier Guitta: We should not underestimate the risks of Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz  appeared first on Conservative Home.

UK medical council overhaul may mean more doctors struck off for racism and antisemitism

Health department says ‘too many’ doctors have been using racist and antisemitic language, particularly on social media, without rebuke An overhaul of the General Medical Council is expected to lead to more doctors that face accusations of racism and antisemitism on social media being struck off. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a consultation on changes to the legislation governing the regulation of doctors, saying the move will lead to the biggest reform of the medi

LIVE: Reeves Addresses Commons on Surging Energy Bills

Robert Colvile Stepping Down as CPS Director

Robert Colvile is stepping down as Director of the Centre for Policy Studies after more than eight years in the top job. Another big departure in wonk world…  Colvile said today: “It’s been the honour of my life to lead the CPS, and in particular to help see it through its 50th anniversary. I’m hugely…