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Boris Johnson: Watchdog examines £220,000 taxpayers’ bill for Partygate defence: National Audit Office asks Cabinet Office about former PM’s legal costs
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Boris Johnson: Watchdog examines £220,000 taxpayers’ bill for Partygate ...
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The ghost of Jeremy Corbyn is haunting Keir Starmer - and Rishi Sunak: Relentless mentions of the former Labour leader in Parliament presents risks for both ...
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The ghost of Jeremy Corbyn is haunting Keir Starmer - and Rishi Sunak
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The Tories now face a choice: lose office with honour or burn everything in sight
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The Tories now face a choice: lose office with honour or burn everything ...
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Boris Johnson: Watchdog examines £220,000 taxpayers’ bill for Partygate defence: National Audit Office asks Cabinet Office about former PM’s legal costs
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Boris Johnson: Watchdog examines £220,000 taxpayers’ bill for Partygate ...
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The ghost of Jeremy Corbyn is haunting Keir Starmer - and Rishi Sunak: Relentless mentions of the former Labour leader in Parliament presents risks for both ...
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The ghost of Jeremy Corbyn is haunting Keir Starmer - and Rishi Sunak
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The art of losing an election: There’s a new default conversation for Tory MPs at any Westminster drinks party: is this 1992 or 1997? Is the party doomed or not? ...
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The art of losing an election
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Tories unite – for one night, at least: To the Hurlingham Club, that seat of sporting privilege. Where better to host the 1922 committee’s centenary dinner? Tory ...
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Tories unite – for one night, at least
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Who will be Keir Starmer’s chief of staff?: Plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery and Keir Starmer’s copy of the Tony Blair playbook is so well-thumbed ...
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Who will be Keir Starmer’s chief of staff?
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Did Rishi really not know about Zahawi’s tax troubles?: Necromancy was the main theme at PMQs. The Labour party has realised that Nadhim Zahawi’s resignation has ...
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Did Rishi really not know about Zahawi’s tax troubles?
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The problem with the Angela Rayner story? No one actually cares: It is convenient for the Tories to have her in the public stocks
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The problem with the Angela Rayner story? No one actually cares
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RAF shot down 'a number of drones' in Iran's attack on Israel: Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the RAF shot done Iran attack drones headed towards ...
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RAF shot down 'a number of drones' in Iran's attack on ...
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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U.S. and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to weekend attack on Israel amid escalating tensions
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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RAF fighter jets shot down Iran drones, Rishi Sunak says: The MoD says the RAF will repel "any airborne attacks within range" of its jets in the Middle East.
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RAF fighter jets shot down Iran drones, Rishi Sunak says
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Liz Truss thinks the ‘deep state’ is out to get Donald Trump: Ex-UK prime minister has a warning for the man hoping return to the White House.
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Liz Truss thinks the ‘deep state’ is out to get Donald Trump
Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
  • Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.

  • Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.

  • Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.

  • She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
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US and UK impose fresh Iran sanctions in wake of Israel attack: Most of the sanctions are linked to Iranian drone production
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US and UK impose fresh Iran sanctions in wake of Israel attack
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Rishi Sunak Hit by Fresh Poll Blows as Working Age Voters Desert Tories: UK voters of working age have turned their backs on the governing Conservative Party ...
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Rishi Sunak Hit by Fresh Poll Blows as Working Age Voters Desert Tories
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Iran’s drone, missile attack on Israel: Reactions from around the world: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it launched dozens of drones and missiles ...
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Iran’s drone, missile attack on Israel: Reactions from around the world
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PMQs scorecard: Sunak and Starmer fight over who dislikes Liz Truss more: Liz Truss bore the brunt at prime minister’s questions
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PMQs scorecard: Sunak and Starmer fight over who dislikes Liz Truss more
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Netanyahu says Israel will ‘make our own decisions’ on Iran after UK, German pleas
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Netanyahu says Israel will ‘make our own decisions’ on Iran after UK ...
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Politics latest: Tories' Rwanda bill defeated for fourth time in Lords; Sunak and Netanyahu hold phone call
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Politics latest: Tories' Rwanda bill defeated for fourth time in Lords; ...
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PMQs live: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to clash as police say Angela Rayner facing ‘multiple’ allegations
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PMQs live: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to clash as police say Angela ...
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Escalation in the Middle East: Scholz warns Iran against further attacks: Politicians around the world have strongly condemned the attack on Israel ...
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Escalation in the Middle East: Scholz warns Iran against further attacks
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
  • Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.

  • China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.

  • Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.

  • Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
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Great Britain: Parliament wants to introduce a smoking ban - these are the plans: The party of cigar lover Winston Churchill, of all people, wants to abolish ...
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Great Britain: Parliament wants to introduce a smoking ban - these are the ...
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The dangers of political prosecution: At the start of January, Donald Trump offered up a cheery new year message for Americans. ‘If I don’t get immunity ...
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The dangers of political prosecution
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UK’s Sunak urges ‘calmer heads’ after Iran attacks Israel: UK prime minister says he’ll stress the need to avoid ‘further escalation’ in call with Benjamin ...
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UK’s Sunak urges ‘calmer heads’ after Iran attacks Israel
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Bevan Fought for the NHS — and so Must We: A new play at the National Theatre celebrates Nye Bevan’s titanic struggle to create the NHS — a fight we must ...
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Bevan Fought for the NHS — and so Must We
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Rishi Sunak's smoking ban: As a former teenage smoker, I say Prime Minister is right to help us kick cigarette habit– Laura Waddell
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Rishi Sunak's smoking ban: As a former teenage smoker, I say Prime ...
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Watch: Tetchy Starmer wriggles over Rayner’s tax affairs: Angela Rayner appears unable to shake off questions about her tax affairs — literally ...
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Watch: Tetchy Starmer wriggles over Rayner’s tax affairs
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Rishi Sunak Plans UK Sick Note Review in Push to Tackle Inactivity in Britain: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is planning to review the UK’s sick note system ...
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Rishi Sunak Plans UK Sick Note Review in Push to Tackle Inactivity in ...
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Labour vows to fund NHS pledges by tackling tax dodgers: The party says its plans would raise £5.1bn a year but the government claims Labour would still raise ...
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Labour vows to fund NHS pledges by tackling tax dodgers
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How much trouble is Angela Rayner in?: Rayner is under fresh pressure after the Mail on Sunday published a series of photos appearing to suggest Lowndes Lane was ...
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How much trouble is Angela Rayner in?
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Protesters target home of Sir Keir Starmer to demand arms embargo on Israel: A group of pro-Palestinian activists have held a protest outside the home of Sir ...
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Protesters target home of Sir Keir Starmer to demand arms embargo on ...
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Sure Start could have changed everything for my family. Labour must be brave – and revitalise it
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Sure Start could have changed everything for my family. Labour must be ...
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Rishi Sunak's attempt to ban smoking is nuts, says Boris Johnson: The proposed law aims to phase out tobacco sales by stopping anyone born after 2009 buying ...
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Rishi Sunak's attempt to ban smoking is nuts, says Boris Johnson
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Sunak’s popularity among Tory members hits new low: Uh oh. The Prime Minister hasn’t been back from Easter recess for one full day yet and he’s already facing ...
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Sunak’s popularity among Tory members hits new low
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What the Mark Menzies scandal means for the Tories: Tory MP Mark Menzies has lost the whip following revelations that he had misused campaign funds
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What the Mark Menzies scandal means for the Tories
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Watch: Tory tax protestors target Rayner in Teesside: Try as she might to duck questions on her tax affairs, the issue just keeps following Angela Rayner around ...
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Watch: Tory tax protestors target Rayner in Teesside
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Here's one way to salvage the Adidas Samba after Rishi Sunak interview: Adidas Sambas have taken a beating since Rishi Sunak was spotted wearing a pair in an ...
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Here's one way to salvage the Adidas Samba after Rishi Sunak interview
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Rishi Sunak responds to claims the State Pension could be cut for millions: The future of the State Pension was a key point of discussion at Prime ...
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Rishi Sunak responds to claims the State Pension could be cut for millions
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Carers having to pay back thousands is very wrong, says Keir Starmer: Labour leader was responding to a question from the BBC about Vivienne Groom ...
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Carers having to pay back thousands is very wrong, says Keir Starmer
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PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England: The latest figures show many patients face long waits, but the PM insists headway is being made.
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PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England
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Sunak condemns Iran’s ‘reckless attack’ on Israel in ‘strongest terms’: The Prime Minister said the UK will ‘continue to stand up for Israel’s security and that ...
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Sunak condemns Iran’s ‘reckless attack’ on Israel in ‘strongest terms’
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Bosses Are Wasting Our Time: In a society where a third of workers think their job is meaningless, an alternative to constant toiling in unproductive work is ...
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Bosses Are Wasting Our Time
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Watch: Lloyd Russell-Moyle called out over his behaviour: Oh dear. Lloyd Russell-Moyle, Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown, received a rather humiliating dressing ...
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Watch: Lloyd Russell-Moyle called out over his behaviour
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Six fashion trends midlife men can kill with one wear: Rishi Sunak’s apology to the adidas Samba community for ending the run on the classic trainer is very ...
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Six fashion trends midlife men can kill with one wear
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David Lammy: Ofcom to investigate Labour MP's show on LBC: The broadcast regulator said it would examine whether an episode broadcast on Good Friday broke rules.
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David Lammy: Ofcom to investigate Labour MP's show on LBC
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Unpopular Sunak in ‘doom loop’ as UK PM stares at election defeat: LONDON: He’s failed to meet key pledges, hit an opinion poll low, and even cramped the style ...
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Unpopular Sunak in ‘doom loop’ as UK PM stares at election defeat
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The real PM? David Cameron is shifting Britain’s stance on Israel: The former prime minister has surprised many in his own party with his stance on the Middle ...
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The real PM? David Cameron is shifting Britain’s stance on Israel
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MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009: The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
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MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009
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Harold Wilson had affair while in No 10, advisers reveal: The Labour PM had a relationship with his deputy press secretary, two of his closest aides say.
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Harold Wilson had affair while in No 10, advisers reveal
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Plan divides government: Brits should be prevented from buying cigarettes: Cigar fan Winston Churchill's party wants to ban cigarettes in Great Britain ...
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Plan divides government: Brits should be prevented from buying cigarettes
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UK's Rwanda asylum plan to be debated on April 22: Britain's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will be debated on Monday April 22 in the House of Commons ...
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UK's Rwanda asylum plan to be debated on April 22
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Rape survivor calls Rishi Sunak answer 'slap in face' after watching him at PMQs: Juliana Terlizzi watched from the Commons’ public gallery as Prime Minister ...
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Rape survivor calls Rishi Sunak answer 'slap in face' after watching him ...
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Jeremy Corbyn’s comeback and what it says about Keir Starmer: The political terrain is particularly fertile for a Corbyn resurgence
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Jeremy Corbyn’s comeback and what it says about Keir Starmer
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Smooth David Cameron was brought back to bolster Britain abroad – but it hasn’t worked
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Smooth David Cameron was brought back to bolster Britain abroad – but it ...
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The Tories deserve our contempt: The Telegraph reported at the weekend that the Conservative party appears to be attempting, in its selection process for ...
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The Tories deserve our contempt