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2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests

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More than $15 billion has been raised in this year's midterm elections. And, France's president is condemning the violent protests erupting across the...

After the ITV exposé, see Reform’s fixation with ‘hate preachers’ as the stinking hypocrisy it really is | Owen Jones

The Guardian - Politics

Far-right extremism and rhetoric is coming from activists and unvetted councillors, but party leaders who peddle fear and rage can’t escape blameWho...

Al Jazeera investigation challenges Israeli account of Heidi Levine attack

Al Jazeera - Politics

Analysis of map coordinates and timelines raises doubts over official Israeli accounts of West Bank settler pogrom.

Andy Burnham launches campaign against ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport

The Guardian - Politics

Passengers urged to ‘share the carriage, not the noise’ as guidance sets out £100 penalties for nuisance behaviourAndy Burnham has announced a cr...

At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on military camp in Yemen’s Shabwa

Al Jazeera - Politics

Houthis launch ballistic missiles at camp in southern governorate during training exercise, gov't forces spokesman says.

Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in ‘deliberate’ car ramming

Al Jazeera - Politics

Lawmaker was struck by a car outside her office in what Prime Minister ⁠Anthony Albanese called a 'deliberate act'.

Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget

BBC News - Politics

Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays

BBC News - Politics

The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.

Brexit’s back – but are British voters ready to contemplate a reversal?

The Guardian - Politics

As Andy Burnham talks up closer alignment with the EU and a poll suggests half in UK would rejoin, the B-word is back on the agendaIn February 2016, d...

Britain cannot deal effectively with geopolitical crises without rejoining EU, says thinktank

The Guardian - Politics

‘Sovereignty without the ability to act on it is not autonomy,’ paper by Institute for Public Policy Research saysBritain cannot deal effectively ...

Burnham asks for his Widdecombe remarks to be corrected

BBC News - Politics

The prime minister had faced calls to apologise for his comments about the alleged murder of the former minister.

Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution'

BBC News - Politics

On his first substantive trip to Scotland since becoming PM, he says politicians should focus on solutions "right now" and move beyond the issue of Sc...

Burnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollution

The Guardian - Politics

Letter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communitiesThe government must hold an inqu...

Congress reacts to executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions

NPR Politics

NPR's Eric McDaniel reports on how Congress has reacted to President Trump's executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions.

Councils warned of risks of high street pedestrianisation

BBC News - Politics

The government says the process "needs to be well considered", warning that banning traffic could damage local economies.

Damages for Greens deputy over false disorder claims

BBC News - Politics

Mothin Ali is handed damages over claims made by a TV presenter and a social media commentator.

Electricity costs put UK steelmakers in worst position in three years against EU rivals

The Guardian - Politics

Premium paid over French counterparts has risen to almost £30 a megawatt hour, analysis by lobby group findsBritish steelmakers have been pushed furt...

Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary

BBC News - Politics

Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.

Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion

BBC News - Politics

The party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.

Ex-top official Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking

BBC News - Politics

Sir Olly Robbins was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson.