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London Mayor Backs Cannabis Decriminalization Amidst Government Opposition

London Mayor Sadiq Khan supports the London Drugs Commission's recommendation to decriminalize cannabis possession, citing disproportionate harm to Black communities from current policing and sentencing; the UK government opposes this.

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UK Government Eases Biodiversity Rules to Boost Housing Construction

The UK government proposes easing biodiversity rules for smaller housing developments (10-49 homes) to accelerate building 1.5 million homes by 2029-30, a move opposed by 89 environmental groups who warn of significant biodiversity loss. Ministers plan to provide £100 million in accelerator loans to...

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Labour Faces Crushing Defeat as Voters Defect to Liberal Democrats and Greens

A recent poll shows 52% of Labour voters from the 2024 general election are considering switching to the Liberal Democrats or Greens, potentially resulting in Labour losing 250 seats due to voter disillusionment with the party's policies and actions.

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Farage Unveils Multi-Billion-Pound Policy Proposals, Attacks Labour and Conservatives

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced multi-billion-pound policy proposals today, including lifting the two-child benefit cap, offering tax breaks for married couples, and reinstating the winter fuel payment, while attacking both Labour and Conservative parties and positioning his party as a viabl...

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Reform UK Surges in UK Polls, Challenging Established Parties

According to a recent YouGov poll, Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, is leading UK polls with 29% support, surpassing Labour (22%) and Conservatives (16%), and gaining significant ground in local elections, winning 10 local authorities.

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UK Government Reviews Two-Child Benefit Cap Amidst Uncertainty

Amidst a government review, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner declined to confirm whether the UK's two-child benefit cap, preventing most families from claiming means-tested benefits for children born after April 2017, will be scrapped, as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has privately backed abolis...

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UK to Ease Environmental Rules for Smaller Housing Developments

The UK government is reviewing Biodiversity Net Gain rules for smaller housing developments (up to nine homes) to reduce costs for smaller builders and speed up house-building, potentially easing environmental protections in favor of increasing housing supply.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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London Report Urges Cannabis Decriminalization Amidst Political Stalemate

A London report advocating for cannabis decriminalization highlights racial bias in policing and the ineffectiveness of current laws, prompting Mayor Sadiq Khan to renew his support despite political obstacles.

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Farage's Reform UK targets Labour's working-class voters

Following his election victory in Clacton last July, Nigel Farage declared that Reform UK would target Labour voters, presenting itself as a champion of working-class concerns and exploiting Labour's unpopular policies on benefits and winter fuel payments to gain support.

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Criticism Mounts Against DEI Initiatives: Shallow Corporate Exercises or Necessary Protections?

The article examines criticisms of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives from both the left and right, highlighting concerns that they are superficial, co-opted by corporations, and a poor substitute for addressing underlying economic inequalities, with potential long-term consequences ...

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MI5 Probes Russian Link to Arson Attacks on UK Prime Minister's Properties

Three men—two Ukrainians and a Romanian—have been charged with arson attacks on properties linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer; MI5 is investigating potential links to the Russian regime.

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Post Office Scandal Compensation Scheme Faces Criticism for Insufficient Payments and Slow Process

The UK government's compensation scheme for over 900 wrongly prosecuted subpostmasters due to the faulty Horizon IT system is criticized by Sir Alan Bates for providing insufficient compensation, legalistic procedures, and slow payouts; as of January, £128 million has been paid under the scheme, but...

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