Tag #Uk Politics

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Twenty Labour Councillors Quit, Leaving Party Without Control of Broxtowe Council

Twenty Labour councillors in Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, resigned to form the Broxtowe Independents party due to disagreements with Keir Starmer's leadership, including cuts to winter fuel allowance and council restructuring plans, causing Labour to lose control of the council.

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20 Labour Councillors Resign, Leaving Party Without Control of Broxtowe Borough Council

Twenty Labour councillors in Broxtowe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire, resigned en masse on Thursday, forming the Broxtowe Independents, citing policy disagreements with Sir Keir Starmer's leadership and the blocking of 10 of their candidates from upcoming local elections, leaving Labour without ma...

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UK Assisted Dying Bill Faces Uncertain Future in Parliament

A bill legalizing assisted dying in the UK is undergoing a line-by-line review in the parliamentary committee stage, facing potential amendments and a future uncertain due to the government's neutrality; if passed, implementation would take at least three years.

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Musk Supports Jailed British Far-Right Activist Robinson

Elon Musk, using his X account, publicly supported jailed British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, sharing posts advocating for his release and describing him as a political prisoner; this follows Musk's previous attacks on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and h...

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Badenoch Calls for National Inquiry into UK Grooming Scandal

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is urging a national inquiry into the UK's grooming scandal after the safeguarding minister rejected Oldham council's call for a local inquiry, citing the need for justice for victims of widespread child sexual exploitation across England, following similar failures...

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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 Fossil Fuel Plant Closures Highlight Green Transition Challenges"

The closures of Scotland's Grangemouth oil refinery, Port Talbot's blast furnace, and Vauxhall's Luton plant in 2024 resulted in the loss of thousands of jobs, highlighting the challenges of transitioning to a green economy and fueling political tensions.

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Starmer Launches Policy Blitz to Tackle NHS Waiting Lists and Crime"

Keir Starmer's Labour government is launching a policy blitz focused on reducing NHS waiting lists and tackling crime, aiming for rapid, visible improvements to win back public support before the next general election, but faces challenges such as staff shortages and uncontrollable external factors.

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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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Musk's X Posts on Robinson and Starmer Spark UK Political Outrage

Elon Musk's X posts calling for the release of Tommy Robinson and attacking Keir Starmer over past handling of child sexual exploitation cases in Oldham sparked outrage among Labour MPs, leading to calls for the UK government to leave the platform; Musk's reported $100 million donation to Reform UK ...

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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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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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