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50,000 UK Junior Doctors Strike for 29.2% Pay Raise

Approximately 50,000 junior doctors in England are striking for a 29.2% pay raise from Friday to Wednesday morning, citing a 20%+ real income decrease since 2008, despite recent pay increases, while the government offers 5.4%.

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Labour MP Suspended for Chalk Stream Protection Campaign

Labour MP Chris Hinchliff was suspended for leading a small rebellion against the planning bill to protect chalk streams in his constituency, prompting the government to later introduce similar amendments, highlighting internal party tensions on environmental policy.

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Life on Land
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Corbyn Launches New UK Political Party

Jeremy Corbyn, former UK Labour leader, announced a new political party on Thursday, advocating for wealth redistribution and criticizing the current system's handling of poverty and inequality; the party's name remains unconfirmed.

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UK to Sell Confiscated Bitcoin to Fund Spending

The UK government plans to sell over £5 billion worth of bitcoin seized from criminals to fund public spending, potentially alleviating pressure to raise taxes; this follows plans to develop a system for regular sales of confiscated cryptocurrencies.

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Abbott Suspended Again Over Anti-Semitism Remarks

Veteran Labour MP Diane Abbott was suspended for a second time this week for claiming anti-Semitism is less serious than anti-black racism, prompting criticism of party leader Keir Starmer and highlighting internal tensions.

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Abbott Defends Controversial Racism Comments, Labour to Review

Diane Abbott, a Labour MP, defended comments suggesting differences in racism's impact on people of color, despite a past suspension and apology; Labour stated they are "taking these comments incredibly seriously" and will review them against party rules.

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Labour's Failure to Address Racism Highlighted by Abbott Suspension

Farrukh Dhondy, referencing Diane Abbott's suspension from the Labour party and a past Channel 4 program, argues the party's failure to address unique forms of racism faced by Black Britons signals a broader societal issue, hindering progress towards racial equality.

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Labour's Missed Opportunity: Delayed Ethics Commission Weakens Political Reform

One year after Labour's election win, the government's delayed launch of its ethics and integrity commission, weakened by vague enforcement, reveals a missed opportunity to reform Britain's political system and rebuild public trust, as evidenced by the rise of Reform UK.

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Rayner's Proposed Tourist Tax Pits Her Against Reeves

Labour's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is advocating for a tourist tax on hotel stays in England, facing opposition from Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Treasury due to concerns about further impacting the hospitality industry; several regional mayors support the proposal.

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Delays and Criticism Plague Welsh Labour's Senedd Candidate Selections

The Welsh Labour Party's candidate selection process for the 2026 Senedd election is facing criticism for delays and poor communication, with prospective candidates reporting 'incompetence' and a 'lack of urgency' and some deadlines extended to August 3rd.

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Labour MPs Challenge Gambling Industry Ties Amidst Push for Reform

A growing group of Labour MPs are pushing for a new Gambling Act to replace the 2005 legislation, amid concerns over rising gambling addiction in Britain, prompting a potential clash with the party's gambling-linked donors and challenging the government's approach.

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Labour Suspends Four MPs After Welfare Bill Rebellion

Four Labour MPs were suspended for rebelling against government-proposed disability benefit cuts, leading to a policy U-turn and highlighting internal party divisions. The suspended MPs will continue supporting the government as independents.

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