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Liberal Democrats set to fire starting gun of election campaign to ‘smash blue wall’
On Friday, the party will hold a “blue wall summit” with candidates in marginal constituencies to discuss strategy.
Sadiq Khan announces London Policing Board to help scrutinise the Met
The board was set up in line with a recommendation in the review of the culture and standards in the Metropolitan Police by Baroness Casey.
Labour vows legal change to avert another Truss-style budget ‘disaster’
Sir Keir Starmer wants to give the official fiscal watchdog the power to publish forecasts independently.
Rupert Murdoch to retire as Fox and News Corp chairman
The businessman is set to be replaced in the role at both companies by his son Lachlan.
Today’s papers show who is really running the country
The Sun has claimed a campaign victory with the prime minister's delay on net zero, while the Express dubbed him "Honest Rishi".
Labour MP demands independent inquiry into ‘flawed’ selection contest
"My experience as outlined above presents in my view a process that is neither inclusive, fair or democratic"
‘Safe haven for paedophiles’: Braverman sounds alarm over Meta’s encryption plans
Suella Braverman accused the company of failing to provide assurances that underage users will be protected from predators.
Sunak bows to pressure, weakens climate pledges
The Prime Minister outlined the plans in a hastily-arranged press conference in Downing Street.
Tory donor who handed party £5m rakes in £800k a week in NHS contracts
In December last year, Frank Hester wrote: “We are here for our NHS. We are here to help, not drive profits for shareholders."