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New Leftwing Party Faces Fundraising Dispute, But Assets Consolidated

Zarah Sultana's fundraising drive for a new leftwing party, co-led with Jeremy Corbyn, initially sparked concerns about data control but was resolved by folding assets into the collective structure; however, Corbyn's Peace and Justice Project remains separate.

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Labour's Hesitant Redistribution Strategy Amidst Growing Inequality

The UK's wealth inequality, exceeding that of neighboring European countries, has prompted modest redistributive measures from the Labour government, but their hesitant communication strategy raises questions about its effectiveness and authenticity.

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Reform UK Deputy Leader Criticizes King Charles's State Visit Speech

Richard Tice, Reform UK's deputy leader, criticized King Charles for mentioning border issues and irregular migration in a speech during the French President's visit, questioning the King's preparation and suggesting the late Queen would have handled it differently. This occurred during a week where...

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Labour MPs Form Coalition to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis

Labour MPs are forming a new group, the living standards coalition, to pressure their leader to address the rising cost of living and to prevent the Reform party from winning the next election, spurred by a recent YouGov poll suggesting Reform's potential victory.

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Tories Urge Ban on Foreign Nationals from UK Sickness Benefits

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch will propose barring foreign nationals from claiming UK disability and sickness benefits, arguing the current benefits bill is unsustainable and accusing Labour of ignoring rising costs. This follows the government's scaled-back welfare cuts after a Labour rebellion.

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UK Government Concedes to Welfare Bill Amendments Protecting Disabled People

The UK government has made significant concessions to its welfare bill following pressure from Labour MPs and disability advocates, including delaying changes to disability benefits and committing to co-production with disabled people and experts on future changes to the personal independence paymen...

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Parliament Investigates MP Over Undeclared Donations

Parliament's standards commissioner is investigating former Reform MP Rupert Lowe for allegedly failing to declare over £600,000 in donations received since June 23rd for his independent "Rape Gang Inquiry," which should have been declared by July 21st according to parliamentary rules.

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Macron and Sunak Confront Populist Threat

French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Sunak addressed the rising threat of populist parties like Reform UK and National Rally, emphasizing pragmatic governance. Polling data reveals that 26% of Labour voters who switched to Reform UK would return if small boat crossings decreased, indicating...

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Badenoch Proposes Stricter Disability Benefit Eligibility

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch sparked controversy by challenging the statistic that one in four Britons are disabled, proposing stricter eligibility for disability benefits, including excluding conditions like food intolerances, anxiety, and mild depression, aiming for \£9 billion in savings to ...

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Starmer Dodges Wealth Tax Questions Amidst Political Debate

During Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir Starmer sidestepped questions about a potential wealth tax and a freeze on income tax and national insurance thresholds, while the Conservative leader criticized Labour's stance, highlighting differing approaches to taxation and economic priorities.

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Badenoch Invites Welfare-Supporting Tories to Join Reform

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch urged Tories supporting increased welfare, higher taxes, and more spending to join Nigel Farage's Reform party, following recent defections by Sir Jake Berry and David Jones; she characterized these defectors as prioritizing political maneuvering over policy.

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UK Welfare Reforms Face Opposition, Immigration Deterrent Planned, Trump's Scotland Visit Imminent

The UK Parliament debates welfare reforms amidst potential Labour rebellion; UK and France agree on new measures to deter illegal immigration; Donald Trump's visit to Scotland is anticipated, requiring significant policing.

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