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Mordaunt takes inspiration from The Beatles to criticise ‘nowhere man’ Starmer
Ms Mordaunt said voters would ‘not fall for today’s pledge card’.
Starmer’s pledge cards mark return to Blair-era campaigning
Pledge cards have been a feature of almost every Labour general election campaign since Tony Blair introduced them in 1997.
Google boss ‘cautiously optimistic’ about protecting elections from deepfakes
Sundar Pichai also said AI regulation would be needed, but should strike a balance to protect innovation.
MPs call for inquiry into role of CPS in Assange case
The Australian-born journalist is being held in Belmarsh prison in London as he fights being extradited to the United States.
United Utilities posts earnings leap amid fallout from sewage spill
The water group reported a 17.5% rise in underlying operating profits to £517.8 million in the year to March 31.
Boy, six, to take on Welsh Three Peaks challenge to support family in Gaza
Gabriel Fares aims to raise money to help his extended family in Gaza.
US military says Gaza Strip pier project complete with aid to flow soon
The maritime route is designed to bolster the amount of aid getting into the Gaza Strip but is not considered a substitute for land-based deliveries.
Drivers hit by retailers making ‘unfairly high margins’ on fuel, minister warned
The RAC urged Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho to ensure the Competition and Markets Authority has the power to take ‘meaningful action’.
Sir Keir Starmer to launch Labour’s key election doorstep offer to voters
Another defection is rumoured.