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UK Faces Budget Crunch Over Defense Spending Increase

The UK faces pressure to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP to appease the US, but this conflicts with the government's fiscal rules and commitments to public services, creating a significant financial challenge.

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UK Defence Spending: Dannatt Warns Starmer of "Bin of History" Fate

Former British army head Lord Dannatt warns Keir Starmer that failure to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP will be politically damaging and leave the UK military unprepared, particularly in light of the Ukraine conflict and US pressure for increased NATO spending.

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Labour MPs Suspended Over Racist WhatsApp Messages

Following the discovery of racist and antisemitic messages in the Labour Party's "Trigger Me Timbers" WhatsApp group, two MPs, Andrew Gwynne and Oliver Ryan, along with 11 Manchester councillors, face suspension; veteran Labour MP Harriet Harman argues that those holding such beliefs are unfit for o...

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UK Labour's "Islamophobia" Commission Raises Free Speech Concerns

The UK Labour government plans a commission to define "Islamophobia," chaired by Dominic Grieve, raising concerns about free speech due to a potentially broad definition that could criminalize factual historical accounts, as exemplified by a recent court case in Manchester.

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U.K. Immigration Guidance Bars Citizenship for Irregular Entry

The U.K. government's new immigration guidance, effective February 10th, 2025, bars citizenship for those entering the country irregularly, potentially violating international law and mirroring similar stricter policies introduced since the Labour party's 2024 election victory.

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Government Suffers Defeat on Deepfake Porn Bill

The UK government suffered a major defeat in the House of Lords over its weakened version of a bill to tackle deepfake pornography, with Labour peers publicly abstaining to oppose the government's fine-only penalty and 'reasonable excuse' clause.

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Labour's SMR Plan Faces Cost and Safety Challenges

Labour's plan to build numerous small modular nuclear reactors across England and Wales faces criticism due to high costs, safety concerns associated with local siting, and the existence of cheaper, publicly supported renewable alternatives.

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Pressure Mounts on Badenoch to Revamp PMQs Strategy

Amidst criticism of her PMQs performance, UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch faces pressure to improve her approach, with some MPs urging her to bring in more experienced advisors and focus on more impactful issues like the economy, following her recent confrontations with Keir Starmer over ...

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UK's Ukraine Policy Undermined by Labour's Actions and Economic Stagnation

Amidst Ukraine's ongoing war, Labour's choices of a Trump-critical Foreign Secretary and ambassador, coupled with delayed defense spending commitments and a stagnant economy, threaten Britain's international standing and ability to effectively address the conflict.

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UK Chancellor Faces Accusations of CV Fraud and Expense Scandal

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces multiple accusations of embellishing her CV and making questionable expense claims during her time at HBOS, involving hundreds of pounds spent on personal items, prompting questions about her future and the government's economic credibility.

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UK Labour Intensifies Immigration Crackdown with Record Raids and Deportations

The UK Labour government's "Plan for Change" led to 828 raids in January (73% increase year-on-year), 609 arrests, and 18,987 deportations since July, addressing illegal immigration and employment to counter the rising Reform Party.

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Labour Suspends 13 Officials Over Offensive WhatsApp Messages

Following an investigation into a WhatsApp group containing offensive messages, the Labour Party suspended 11 councillors, two MPs, and Health Minister Andrew Gwynne, highlighting the party's commitment to addressing discriminatory behavior.

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