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Lib Dems push for ban on MPs taking money from X, citing Maga threat

Ed Davey attacks Reform calling it ‘Maga franchise’ and says Elon Musk funnels far-right ideas into UK via X UK politics live – latest updates The Liberal Democrats are pushing for a ban on MPs accepting payments from X as part of a proposed wider crackdown on what Ed Davey will call a “serious threat” to UK democracy from Donald Trump’s US and other countries. Announcing the plan on Tuesday, the Lib Dem leader renewed his attacks on Reform UK – a series of whose MPs have taken money from X –

Luke Evans: Starmer can’t handle the truth

We are asked to believe that a Prime Minister can personally  determine the outcome, while remaining detached from the system that delivers it. That he can shape the direction, but not own the destination. That when the machinery of Government bends around a political decision, the responsibility lies only with those who turned the gears.  The post Luke Evans: Starmer can’t handle the truth appeared first on Conservative Home.

PMQs: Badenoch grills Starmer over failing record

The Tory leader said that Sir Keir Starmer is no longer in control and has overseen "one disaster after another". The post PMQs: Badenoch grills Starmer over failing record appeared first on Conservative Home.

WATCH: Starmer Refuses to Rule Out Sacking Reeves at PMQs

Open the dictionary to find this as the definition of a non-denial…

Two People Stabbed in Golders Green

A man has been arrested after two people were stabbed in Golders Green, north-west London, according to Jewish neighbourhood watch group Shomrim said. “One male was seen running along Golders Green Road armed with a knife and attempting to stab Jewish members of the public. Shomrim responded immediately and detained the suspect. Police attended and…

Rachel Reeves humiliated by brutal Kemi Badenoch jibe in tense PMQs clash

The Tory leader called for the Chancellor to be sacked during a back-and-forth with the Prime Minister.

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Starmer's top team split over whether PM should carry out reshuffle next month

Keir Starmer's inner team is split over whether the prime minister should carry out a reshuffle after the May elections in the wake of the Mandelson crisis engulfing this government.

PMQs: Who’s Asking the Questions?

1. Gurinder Singh Josan LAB 2. Emily Thornberry LAB 3. Chris Hinchliff LAB 4. Rushanara Ali LAB 5. John Hayes CON 6. Anna Dixon LAB 7. Jeremy Wright CON 8. Natasha Irons LAB 9. Baggy Shanker LAB 10. Luke Evans CON 11. David Burton-Sampson LAB 12. Lee Pitcher LAB 13. Olly Glover LIB 14. Iqbal…

Swearing banned by one in five councils in England and Wales, finds report on ‘busybody’ fines

Campaigners saying public spaces protection orders also being used to criminalise wide range of everyday activities One in five local councils have banned swearing under new “busybody” orders, up from one in 20 councils in 2022. A new report by the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life has found that public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) – originally intended to tackle serious anti-social behaviour – are being used by councils in England and Wales to criminalise a wide range of everyday activi

Reform’s Scottish leader called ‘tone deaf’ after boasting about his houses, cars and yachts

SNP leader John Swinney suggests Malcolm Offord and other leaders should publish tax returns before 7 May UK politics live – latest updates The leader of Reform UK in Scotland, Malcolm Offord, has been dismissed as “tone deaf” and “entitled” after he boasted in a televised election debate about the number of cars, houses and boats he owned. Responding to the row on Wednesday morning, the SNP leader, John Swinney, proposed that all party leaders should publish their tax returns before the elect

Revealed: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024

Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher Harborne Nigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 British general election, the Guardian can reveal. Farage had already stated he did not intend to stand as a prospective MP but U-turned within weeks of receiving the personal gift from the Thai-based businessman. Continue reading...