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Musk's X Post Supporting Tommy Robinson Sparks UK Political Furor

Elon Musk's public support for Tommy Robinson on X, following criticisms of the UK Labour Party's response to rape gangs, has sparked controversy and raised concerns among British MPs about the platform's role in promoting extremist views and the potential need for government action.

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Labour Faces Rebellion as Councillors Quit Over Centrist Policies

Twenty Labour councillors in Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, resigned en masse, forming a new independent party, citing opposition to centrist policies such as means-tested winter fuel payments and plans for 'super councils', leaving the Labour party without control of the council.

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UK Private School Fees Rise After VAT Policy Change

The UK government's decision to remove VAT exemption and business rates relief for private schools has resulted in increased fees for parents, and an estimated displacement of thousands of students, while generating an estimated £1.5bn for state school funding in 2025.

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UK Ministers Debate Employment Rights for Eastern European Workers Post-EU Expansion

In 2004, UK ministers debated delaying employment rights for Eastern and Central European workers after EU expansion, with concerns about housing and potential social strain; however, the policy was maintained due to economic benefits, leading to a far higher influx of workers than initially predict...

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UK Poll Reveals Surge in Reform UK Support, Eroding Labour and Tory Leads

A Survation poll shows Labour's support falling to 30 percent, Conservatives at 25 percent, and Reform UK rising to 20 percent, highlighting a shift in right-leaning voter preference and challenges to the two-party system.

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UK Government Urges YouTube, TikTok to Prioritize High-Quality Children's Content

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is urging YouTube and TikTok to improve children's content, citing a 70% drop in daily TV viewing among children aged 4-8 who now access online platforms with varying content quality; the government will consider intervention if platforms don't comply.

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Musk's Support for Jailed Far-Right Activist Sparks U.K. Controversy

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has publicly supported jailed British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on X, sparking controversy in the U.K. and highlighting Musk's increasing involvement in global politics, particularly his alignment with figures like Donald Trump and his support for other far-right groups a...

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Parliament Committee Demands Post Office Removal from Horizon Redress Schemes

A UK parliamentary committee urges the government to remove the Post Office from managing compensation schemes for victims of the Horizon scandal due to slow payouts and high legal fees, recommending financial penalties for delays; the Post Office spent £136 million in legal fees, 27% of the total r...

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UK Politics in 2025: Challenges and Uncertainties

The UK faces a politically turbulent 2025 with the Labour government grappling with economic woes and public discontent, while opposition parties strategize, and the global scene is further complicated by Donald Trump's presidency.

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37 Words That Defined UK Politics in 2024

The article discusses 37 prevalent political terms in the UK, encompassing controversies such as "Two-Tier Justice," the influence of Elon Musk, the "Gamblegate" scandal, and various political strategies employed by different parties.

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House of Lords Reform: Readers Offer Diverse Solutions

Readers respond to The Guardian's editorial on House of Lords reform, offering diverse proposals ranging from modifications to complete abolition and replacement with a proportionally elected senate within a federal structure, highlighting the lack of consensus on a solution.

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England's Controversial Incinerator Expansion Plan Faces Public Backlash

England is facing a backlash over plans to build 41 new waste incinerators, despite concerns that they are the UK's dirtiest form of power and will undermine efforts to achieve net zero emissions; 27 have already been given permits and some are under construction.

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