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Politics Independent 11/12/2025 05:10:25 AM Revealed: Britain’s ‘racist’ system of stripping citizenship Why Lammy is ‘considering wiping childhood criminal records’ Ex-Olympian and Iceland boss among new peer nominations Madeleine McCann’s father wants ‘Leveson 2’ – why has Labour said no? Reeves admits pre-Budget leaks were ‘extremely damaging’ Starmer rules out EU customs union after Labour rebellion - latest PM belatedly defends Sadiq Khan after Trump brands mayor ‘disgusting’ What will it take for UK to rejoin customs union? UK ‘would consider’ Australia-style social media ban for under-16s Why is Labour under pressure to seek an EU-UK customs union? Cooper issues sanctions against Russia amid ‘information warfare’ More than a dozen Labour MPs back call for EU-UK customs union The UK’s aid cuts have consequences for our security Chair of the grooming gangs inquiry announced Trump hits out at ‘vicious’ Sadiq Khan as he reignites feud with mayor Deal to release ‘£100bn of Russian assets’ for Ukraine expected soon Are the troubles of Nigel Farage weakening Reform UK? Starmer rules out EU customs union after Labour rebellion - latest Two House of Lords peers suspended after breaking lobbying rules Britain under attack from Putin’s cyber army, warns Cooper Tories to block Motability access for people with ADHD and anxiety MP praises Trump’s immigration crackdown – says it’ll work in UK Police assessing claims Reform broke law during Farage campaign Keir Starmer launches personal TikTok account despite ban MP praises Trump’s immigration crackdown – says it’ll work in UK Police assessing claims Reform broke law during Farage campaign Keir Starmer launches personal TikTok account despite ban Watch live: Zelensky meets Starmer for crunch Ukraine talks Labour group asks members who they would back in leadership challenge UK will stay ahead of Putin, Royal Navy chief says Questions over Reform’s donations as watchdog urged to investigate Ex-equalities watchdog head questions Farage’s response to racism row Reeves’ £150 cut in energy bills will be nuked, warns ex-Labour donor Your Party ‘could team up with Greens to keep Farage out’ Government accused of delaying crucial single-sex spaces guidance Jobless youngsters to be offered work in construction and hospitality Minister shuts down David Lammy over joining EU customs union Millionaire Tory donor defects to Reform UK in major boost for Farage Labour bars trans women from main women’s conference Labour has abandoned women’s rights, former EHRC chief claims Trump slammed for ‘weird’ remarks about his own press secretary Tony Blair ‘planning major intervention’ over Labour’s future Reform to make its own tartan in bid to woo Scottish voters ‘Why is this allowed?’ Readers hit out after £9m Reform donation Labour voters want PM to rejoin customs union instead of raising taxes Holocaust survivors urge Farage to apologise for alleged racist abuse Former PM Liz Truss claims she will confront ‘deep state’ in new show Lammy says rejoining EU customs union could boost UK economy Reform UK gets record £9m donation from Thai-based crypto billionaire Farage repeatedly shouts ‘Bernard Manning’ amid racism allegations

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Attribution Fear and scepticism as Reeves prepares for her big Budget moment Attribution 'Head in hands': Ministers fume at No 10's self-inflicted chaos Attribution PMQs: Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label as Badenoch attacks government's record. Video, 00:01:15PMQs: Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label as Badenoch attacks government's record Attribution Why is Downing Street painted black? Video, 00:00:42Why is Downing Street painted black? Attribution The Global Story. The Fifa-Trump bromance. Audio, 27 minutesThe Global StoryThe Fifa-Trump bromance Attribution Walescast Senedd debate. Video, 00:01:32Walescast Senedd debate Attribution Politicians thrash out key issues in live TV debate. Video, 00:01:32Politicians thrash out key issues in live TV debate Attribution 21:57 GMT 10 DecemberEx-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies among new peers, published at 21:57 GMT 10 DecemberEx-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies among new peers Attribution 18:58 GMT 10 DecemberMPs criticise delay to violence against women strategy, published at 18:58 GMT 10 DecemberMPs criticise delay to violence against women strategy Attribution 18:34 GMT 10 DecemberAberdeenshire schools reduce hours over rising flu cases, published at 18:34 GMT 10 DecemberAberdeenshire schools reduce hours over rising flu cases Attribution 18:19 GMT 10 DecemberCouncil tax rises not ruled out after Plaid-Labour budget deal, published at 18:19 GMT 10 DecemberCouncil tax rises not ruled out after Plaid-Labour budget deal Attribution 18:06 GMT 10 DecemberPolitician criticised for using phone during Covid evidence, published at 18:06 GMT 10 DecemberPolitician criticised for using phone during Covid evidence Attribution 17:57 GMT 10 DecemberReform trying to 'stifle free speech' at council, published at 17:57 GMT 10 DecemberReform trying to 'stifle free speech' at council Attribution 17:54 GMT 10 DecemberPolitician criticised for lack of 'respect' in Covid hearing. Video, 00:00:36, published at 17:54 GMT 10 DecemberPolitician criticised for lack of 'respect' in Covid hearing Attribution 17:13 GMT 10 DecemberEuropean ministers back ECHR plan to tackle illegal migration, published at 17:13 GMT 10 DecemberEuropean ministers back ECHR plan to tackle illegal migration Attribution 17:04 GMT 10 DecemberFinance minister confident on multi-year budget, published at 17:04 GMT 10 DecemberFinance minister confident on multi-year budget Attribution Northern Ireland Politics 16:35 GMT 10 DecemberPolitician told off for being on phone in Covid hearing. Video, 00:00:36, published at 16:35 GMT 10 DecemberPolitician told off for being on phone in Covid hearing Attribution 16:22 GMT 10 DecemberDon't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PM, published at 16:22 GMT 10 DecemberDon't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PM Attribution 15:44 GMT 10 DecemberTrump attack on London mayor is wrong, says No 10, published at 15:44 GMT 10 DecemberTrump attack on London mayor is wrong, says No 10 Attribution 15:33 GMT 10 DecemberUnion warns 'inaction' could sabotage shipyard's survival, published at 15:33 GMT 10 DecemberUnion warns 'inaction' could sabotage shipyard's survival Attribution 14:24 GMT 10 DecemberToo many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves, published at 14:24 GMT 10 DecemberToo many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves Attribution 14:07 GMT 10 DecemberReform defends selection of Bangladeshi candidate , published at 14:07 GMT 10 DecemberReform defends selection of Bangladeshi candidate Attribution Hampshire & Isle of Wight 12:32 GMT 10 DecemberCouncillor defects from Conservatives to Reform, published at 12:32 GMT 10 DecemberCouncillor defects from Conservatives to Reform Attribution 12:25 GMT 10 DecemberSenedd backs tobacco ban for 'smoke-free generation', published at 12:25 GMT 10 DecemberSenedd backs tobacco ban for 'smoke-free generation' Attribution 20:46 GMT 9 DecemberNo 10 denies failing to defend Khan against Trump, published at 20:46 GMT 9 DecemberNo 10 denies failing to defend Khan against Trump Attribution 19:23 GMT 9 DecemberEx-children's boss to lead grooming gang inquiry, published at 19:23 GMT 9 DecemberEx-children's boss to lead grooming gang inquiry Attribution 18:54 GMT 9 DecemberLabour and Plaid Cymru agree Welsh budget deal, published at 18:54 GMT 9 DecemberLabour and Plaid Cymru agree Welsh budget deal Attribution 17:47 GMT 9 DecemberAxed councillor concerned over Reform UK direction, published at 17:47 GMT 9 DecemberAxed councillor concerned over Reform UK direction Attribution Hereford & Worcester 17:45 GMT 9 DecemberNigel Farage meets French far-right leader in London, published at 17:45 GMT 9 DecemberNigel Farage meets French far-right leader in London Attribution Why you can trust BBC News Best of the BBC “Outstanding! 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The Spectator 11/12/2025 05:10:26 AM Keir Starmer is not waving but drowning at PMQs The special needs racket is out of control The celebrity ECHR letter is pious posturing Europe’s kind words and bear hugs can't save Zelensky Homage to the herring as king of the fishes How Hans Holbein brought portraiture to England A Spectator poll: What is the greatest artwork of the century so far? Supermarkets have finally discovered chilli Will I ever be a juror? The teenage Farage story misses the point Homage to the herring as king of the fishes How Hans Holbein brought portraiture to England A Spectator poll: What is the greatest artwork of the century so far? Supermarkets have finally discovered chilli From Spectator Life Will I ever be a juror? From Spectator Life The teenage Farage story misses the point From Spectator Life The Great British Railways trains are an abomination Badenoch still has a Herculean task ahead of her How an Iran-Egypt Pride match threw the World Cup into disarray Rachel Reeves: There were too many Budget leaks Mahmood should not waste her chance to reform the police Pantone’s 'colour of the year' isn't racist Could Shabana Mahmood merge the police into 12 forces? Reform support in Scotland rises again Keir Starmer's call for ECHR reform is a risky gamble Will Australia's social media ban work? The special needs racket is out of control Keir Starmer is not waving but drowning at PMQs Europe’s kind words and bear hugs can't save Zelensky The year wokery went into decline The celebrity ECHR letter is pious posturing An apology to Hope Not Hate and Harry Shukman Hands off my prostate The ‘Crewkerne Man’ is reviving political satire for the AI age Juries are defenders of free speech The mind-body conundrum Supermarkets have finally discovered chilli From Spectator Life The teenage Farage story misses the point From Spectator Life Welcome to the Wetherspoons of hotels From Spectator Life Santa Pants: a cocktail recipe by Matthew and Camila McConaughey Will I ever be a juror? From Spectator Life Put Christ back into Christmas cards From Spectator Life 'I’ve been allergic to AI for a long time': an interview with Peter Thiel Peter Thiel has been described variously as Americas leading public intellectual, the architect of Silicon Valleys contemporary ethos or as an incoherent and alarmingly super-nationalistic malevolent force. The PayPal and Palantir founder, a prominent early supporter of Donald Trump, is one of the worlds richest and most influential men. Throughout his career, his principal concern How the Queen is spreading the joy of reading My favourite books to give at Christmas 'We must not be the Tory party 2.0': Nigel Farage on his plans for power Don't listen to those who tell you America is over Songs of murder, rape and desertion The evasions of smalltown Alabama: The Land of Sweet Forever, by Harper Lee, reviewed Rory Stewart’s romantic view of Cumbria is wide of the mark Peril in Prague: The Secret of Secrets, by Dan Brown, reviewed Cosy crime for Christmas: a choice of thrillers The little imps who pretended to be poltergeists The cartographer’s power to decide the fate of millions What happened to Westminster Bridge? From Spectator Life

New Statesman 11/12/2025 05:10:26 AM Nigel Farage’s American dream As prime minister, the Reform leader would take Trump’s America as a blueprint for Britain We need hope, not cynicism Labour MPs complain about minister’s race remarks Who’s winning Labour’s shadow leadership contest? Why aren’t Labour together? PMQs: Kemi Badenoch finds her mojo as Starmer struggles Labour is now the least trusted party in Britain Britain’s inquiry culture radicalises victims The sick youth of Britain Your Party’s grassroots are losing patience The book is dead? Long live the book! We announce the New Statesman’s fiction and non-fiction books of the year CMAT’s subversive hoedown The Abandons needs a better idea than “girlboss Western” Paddington The Musical escapes the uncanny valley Books of the year 2025 It Was Just an Accident is a reckoning with the Iranian regime In the autumn of Salman Rushdie 1. Nigel Farage’s American dream As prime minister, the Reform leader would take Trump’s America as a blueprint for Britain 2. PMQs: Kemi Badenoch finds her mojo as Starmer struggles 3. Labour MPs complain about minister’s race remarks 4. We need hope, not cynicism 5. Who’s winning Labour’s shadow leadership contest? Books of the year 2025 The book is dead? Long live the book! Inside the battle to lead Your Party Assisted dying’s disgraceful delay Syria’s fragile future A year after the fall of Assad, the country is grappling with sectarian tensions and flashes of violence Why does Tucker Carlson hate Britain? Europe is losing Ukraine  Donald Trump is making peace in Ukraine harder Americans don’t care about Britain Ukraine’s corruption scandal reaches the top of Zelensky’s government JD Vance has two obstacles to the White House The day the establishment died The student fee protest overthrew an entire political reality Reform’s “DOGE” yet to tame outsourcers Gordon McKee is taking the biscuit Your Party’s grassroots are losing patience Bridget Phillipson’s child poverty victory Why does Tucker Carlson hate Britain? Which Labour MP is already teeing up a job in the City? Angela Rayner vs. Wes Streeting: has the next leadership race begun? Crap, trash and greed Middle earners targeted by budget Rachel Reeves’ tax-heavy budget The real crisis of literacy – we’re reading too much Anthony Barnett: “The Sixties were a catastrophic failure” The progressive case for Anglofuturism The guru of the AI apocalypse Bari Weiss’s American fairy tale Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk and the Claremonsters Let the non-doms leave Is Nigel Farage right about the Bank of England? Britain’s industrial strategy in an age of energy crises What the Treasury can learn from Donald Trump Welcome to HMO Britain The time has come for a new type of climate coalition Will Britain ever be healthy enough to work properly? Revealed: Employment Rights Bill could bring £10bn boost to economy Joining the dots through predictive prevention Unlike the rest of the UK, Scottish child poverty rates are falling You can’t solve a crisis with the same thinking that caused it We must innovate to defeat the dementia crisis Making a success of Great British Railways The tourist tax is costing Britain Find creative answers to copyright challenges