Tag #Uk Politics

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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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Good Health and Well-being
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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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Gender Equality
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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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British Free Speech Under Threat: Self-Censorship on Race, Religion, and Immigration

A study by Ipsos for the Commission for Countering Extremism reveals that a significant portion of Britons self-censor their views on race, religion, and immigration due to fear of causing offense, with older white males feeling most restricted.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK PMQs Avoids Afghan Data Leak Amid Economic Debate

The final PMQs before the UK summer recess focused on economic policy, avoiding the recent leak of data concerning over 18,000 Afghan resettlement applicants. The opposition criticized the government's economic record, while the government questioned the opposition's tax proposals. An injunction ban...

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High Court Challenge Threatens Leasehold Reforms

Wealthy landowners and charities are challenging the 2024 Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act in the High Court, arguing it infringes on their human rights, potentially delaying vital reforms for 4.5 million leaseholders who fear their voices are excluded from the legal proceedings.

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UK Lowers Voting Age to 16

The UK government will lower the voting age to 16 before the next general election, impacting 1.5 million young people and representing the biggest change to the electorate since 1969; wider reforms include expanding voter ID options and moving towards automatic voter registration to address the est...

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Quality Education
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Labour MP Suspended for Disability Benefit Rebellion

Labour MP Rachael Maskell was suspended for leading a rebellion against government disability benefit cuts, arguing the party needs to better represent the "invisible" in society; three other MPs faced similar discipline.

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UK Councils Rescind Climate Emergency Declarations

Durham County Council, led by a Reform Party majority, overturned its 2019 climate emergency declaration, replacing it with a County Durham care emergency declaration; this follows a similar decision by West Northamptonshire Council, sparking criticism and protests.

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Climate Action
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Smith Criticizes Cameron's 'Cavalier' Brexit Referendum Approach

Former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith accused ex-Prime Minister David Cameron of a "cavalier" approach to the 2016 Brexit referendum, criticizing the lack of planning for potential outcomes, particularly regarding the Irish border, and the resulting years of political instability.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Reeves Breaches Parliament's Gift-Registration Rules

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves inadvertently breached parliamentary rules by failing to register within 28 days two National Theatre gifts—March 2024 tickets and dinner (£265), and December 2024 tickets (£276)—totaling £541, prompting an investigation by the parliamentary commissioner for standards.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Miliband's Climate Warning: Data-Driven Call for UK Action

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband delivered a speech emphasizing the urgency of climate action, citing the Met Office's report detailing increased extreme weather events and their impacts on Britons, while advocating for net-zero targets despite political opposition.

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Climate Action

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