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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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Gender Equality
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UK Rejects Global AI Agreement in Paris, Prioritizing National Interests

The UK refused to sign a global AI agreement in Paris, aligning with the US stance against what they see as excessive regulation, prioritizing national interests over the international accord despite previous UK-led initiatives in AI safety.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Assisted Dying Bill: Proposed Shift from High Court to Expert Panels

A proposed amendment to the assisted dying bill in England and Wales suggests replacing High Court approval of individual cases with expert panels chaired by a senior legal figure and including psychiatrists and social workers, aiming to improve efficiency while maintaining safeguards.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Thatcher's 50th Anniversary: A Legacy of Change and Division

Fifty years ago, Margaret Thatcher became Conservative Party leader, triggering profound political changes in Britain, including three election victories and the implementation of transformative policies that remain highly divisive today.

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Reduced Inequality
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UK MPs Push for Four-Day Workweek, Government Rejects Proposal

A group of British MPs are proposing a four-day workweek amendment to the Employment Rights Bill, which is being considered by a panel of experts; however, the government has rejected this amendment.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Starmer's Trump Imitation Backfires

Keir Starmer's imitation of Donald Trump's policies, including on immigration and nuclear energy, is backfiring, highlighting the challenges of political mimicry and the importance of authenticity in political leadership.

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UK Government Faces HS2 "Bat Tunnel" Dilemma

The UK government faces intense criticism over the £100 million HS2 bat tunnel in Buckinghamshire, highlighting a conflict between infrastructure development and environmental regulations; currently, there's no clear solution to prevent similar projects, potentially leading to political and legal ch...

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Climate Action
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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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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Assisted Dying Bill: High Court Judge Role Replaced by Multidisciplinary Panel

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's amended bill proposes replacing High Court judge approval for assisted dying with a multidisciplinary panel chaired by a retired High Court judge or equivalent, sparking criticism from fellow MPs who fear it weakens safeguards against coercion.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Labour MP Sacked Over Offensive WhatsApp Messages

Labour MP Andrew Gwynne was sacked and had the whip suspended after offensive messages, including racist and sexist comments, leaked from a WhatsApp group called "Trigger me Timbers", highlighting the misuse of private messaging platforms in Westminster.

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Labour Suspends 11 Councillors Over Offensive WhatsApp Messages

Eleven Labour councillors in Greater Manchester have been suspended following an investigation into a WhatsApp group, "Trigger Me Timbers", where offensive messages were shared; this follows the suspension of two Labour MPs, Andrew Gwynne and Oliver Ryan, for similar reasons.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Conservative Party Considers Merger with Rising Reform UK to Counter Labour

Amid growing pressure, the UK Conservative Party is considering a potential merger or electoral pact with the surging Reform UK party to counter Labour's projected electoral success; shadow minister Alex Burghart, while initially rejecting the idea, refused to completely rule out a future alliance, ...

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