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Interview with Russell Findlay after becoming Scottish Conservatives leader
Russell Findlay is announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader, at the Radisson Hotel in Edinburgh. A leadership election was called after Douglas Ross announced he was standing down following the general election.
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Keir Starmer's keynote speech at Labour conference - HD version
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.
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Prospect of Social Democrats entering government ‘within reach’, says Cairns
The prospect of the Social Democrats entering government in Ireland “feels within reach”, Holly Cairns has said. The leader said her party would go to the electorate making it clear that it wanted to be part of the next ruling coalition....
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Sir Keir Starmer boards plane for Washington DC
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer boards a plane at Stansted Airport with Foreign Secretary David Lammy as he travels to Washington DC, where he will meet President Biden.
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Mel Stride knocked out of Tory leadership race as Jenrick tops second round
Mel Stride has been eliminated from the Conservative leadership contest as Robert Jenrick topped the second round of voting by MPs. The second ballot in the Conservative leadership contest put Mr Jenrick first with 33 votes, followed by...
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Tugendhat promises ‘Conservative revolution’ as leadership ballot looms
Tom Tugendhat has launched his bid for the Tory leadership with a promise of a “Conservative revolution” and a return to integrity in politics. In a speech on Tuesday, the former security minister said he would use his party’s period in...
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"Maybe not the best at comebacks" - Q&A with James Cleverly at Conservative Party leadership campaign event
James Cleverly answered questions from the press during the Conservative Party leadership campaign event at the old war rooms. He spoke about his plans if he was made leader of the party.
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James Cleverly accuses Starmer of 'vandalism' on defence funding
James Cleverly has accused Sir Keir Starmer of an “act of vandalism” on defence funding as he committed to spend 3% of gross domestic product in response to growing international threats. In what was described as a Major speech in his...
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Tory leadership hopeful James Cleverly talks to the media
James Cleverly talks to the media after launching his campaign for leadership of the Tory party. Shadow home secretary James Cleverly suggested he would cut welfare to spend more on defence and lower taxes.
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James Cleverly accuses Starmer of 'vandalism' on defence funding
James Cleverly has accused Sir Keir Starmer of an “act of vandalism” on defence funding as he committed to spend 3% of gross domestic product in response to growing international threats. In what was described as a Major speech in his...
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Kamala Harris' sister, policy advocate and lawyer Maya Harris at DNC: 'We need her leadership in this historic moment'
The sister of the vice president called their upbringing a "distinctly American story." As Maya Harris spoke on the DNC stage she became emotional as she spoke about their mother.
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Walz leads a chant of "We're not going back" at DNC
"We're not going back" has become somewhat of a slogan for the Harris-Walz campaign. (Scripps News)
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Biden 'feeling fine' after COVID-19 diagnosis, campaign says
Biden caught COVID at a time when people inside his own party are increasingly voicing concerns about his age and health. (Scripps News)
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After Hamas leader killed, fears rise over escalation of Middle East violence
After Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an airstrike in Tehran, Iran's government has vowed to retaliate amid fears of a wider escalation of violence in the Middle East. (Scripps News)
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Assignment Haiti: Descent Into Anarchy
Scripps News’ international correspondent Jason Bellini traveled to Port-au-Prince to document the human toll of Haiti’s descent into anarchy. (Scripps News)
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Nancy Pelosi addresses the DNC
After tearing into former President Trump at the DNC night 3, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Time Walz are "onward to victory" in November. (Scripps News)
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Six candidates confirmed for Tory leadership contest – HD statement in full
Bob Blackman MP, Chairman of the 1922 Committee, announced the nominations of the Conservative Party Leadership Contest. Kemi Badenoch, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick, Dame Priti Patel, Mel Stride and Tom Tugendhat have been confirmed as...
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House votes to form task force to investigate shooting at Trump rally, recommend legislative fixes
The House voted Wednesday to form a task force to investigate the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on June 13. (Scripps News)
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Secret Service Director Cheatle resigns amid scrutiny after Trump assassination attempt
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after the agency's leader faced intense questioning from a congressional panel about the assassination attempt on former President Trump. (Scripps News)
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Sinn Fein leader says asylum seeker accommodation in Ireland should not be in the most deprived areas
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said accommodation centres for asylum seekers should not be put in the most deprived communities in Ireland as her party launched its migration policy, centred on consultation and an audit of public...
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Gething 'acted with incredible dignity', says Labour ally
Hefin David, one of the First Minister’s staunchest allies on the Labour benches in the Senedd, said Vaughan Gething has “acted with incredible dignity” but now was the time for him to go. Speaking to the PA news agency, he said: “He has...
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Mayors arrive in Downing Street ahead of a meeting with Sir Keir Starmer
Mayors have begun arriving in Downing Street ahead of a meeting with the Prime Minister. In order: Nik Johnson, David Skaithe, Dan Norris, Richard Parker, Kim McGuinness, Sadiq Khan, Tracy Brabin, Claire Ward, Andy Burnham, Steve Rotheram
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Mayors gather inside Downing Street as they meet with Sir Keir Starmer
Mayors gather inside Downing Street as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the Government wanted to build a “real partnership” with mayors during a meeting with regional leaders in Downing Street.
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Sir Keir Starmer addresses regional mayors in Downing Street
Mayors gather inside Downing Street as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the Government wanted to build a “real partnership” with mayors during a meeting with regional leaders in Downing Street.