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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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Nigel Farage campaigns in Maidstone - Full Speech
Nigel Farage has hit back at Boris Johnson after the former prime minister accused the Reform UK leader of a “morally repugnant” repetition of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s justification for the invasion of Ukraine. The Reform...
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Cleverly says aide described Rwanda policy as ‘crap’ for ‘dramatic effect’
James Cleverly has claimed his parliamentary aide was making a “counterintuitive statement” for dramatic effect when he described the Rwanda policy as “crap”. The Home Secretary said James Sunderland was supportive of the policy and its...
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Rishi Sunak speaks to farmers in North Devon
Rishi Sunak said it has been “a real privilege” to understand the contribution farmers make to society. The Prime Minister said at a Q and A with farmers in North Devon: “Now, I grew up in Southampton, and I didn’t come from a farming...
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Cameron and Sunak speak during farming Q&A in Devon - in full
Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speak during a visit to a farm in Devon, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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Biden's Title IX law expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students now blocked in 10 states
A federal judge in Kentucky temporarily blocked laws expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students in six additional states. (Scripps News)
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Daily Politics Briefing: June 16
All the latest political developments, as Sir Keir Starmer accuses the Tories of being "desperate" in their claims.
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Daily Politics Briefing: June 14
All the latest political developments, the day after Sir Keir Starmer unveils Labour's General Election manifesto.
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Daily Politics Briefing: June 12
All the latest political developments, as Rishi Sunak faces responses to his election manifesto.
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Daily Politics Briefing: June 11
All the latest political developments, as Labour hit out at the Tories' manifesto, saying "the money’s not there".
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Nigel Farage has nails painted on General Election campaign trail
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has a nail painted at On The Lash beauty salon, in Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, whilst on the General Election campaign trail.
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Daily Politics Briefing: June 10
All the latest political developments, as the Liberal Democrats put a £9.4bn NHS and social care pledge at the heart of their pitch to voters.
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Sir Keir Starmer makes pledge for extra 100,000 childcare places
Labour has set out plans to turn primary school classrooms into 3,300 new nurseries to create an extra 100,000 childcare places. Sir Keir Starmer said a shortage of childcare meant parents were being held back in their careers and...
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In Real Life: The Oregon Experiment
As ground-breaking drug reforms are rolled back in Oregon, lawmakers and advocates weigh what went wrong — and whether Portugal's drug policies can offer any answers on what to do next. (Scripps News)
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak heckled whilst campaigning in Melksham
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was heckled by an out-of-work GP whilst campaigning in Melksham on Friday. Dr Jane Lees-Millais told the Prime Minister the NHS was “disintegrating” as he made a speech to Tory members.
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Farming leader urges parties to back food production as sector on ‘knife-edge’
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Tom Bradshaw called for a significant increase in the UK agricultural budget to £5.5 billion a year as the “correct level” of investment for meeting environmental targets and supporting sustainable...
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Scripps Newsline: Experts discuss Biden's executive action on border control
Tonight on Scripps Newsline, we break down the implications of President Biden's sweeping new executive actions that attempt to curtail asylum claims at the southern border. (Scripps News)
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No other political party is dictating the Tories' migration policy, says James Cleverly
The Home Secretary was asked if the Tories could move further to the right as a result of Nigel Farage’s return to frontline politics. James Cleverly spoke during a visit to Swain Group in Rochester, Kent, while on the General Election...
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Darren Jones questions how Tory policies will be funded
Shadow Treasury chief secretary Darren Jones questions how Tory policies will be funded, claiming the party has set out 'over 70 billion pounds of unfunded spending commitments' in the first week of the General Election campaign.
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Darren Jones criticises 'unfunded' Conservative spending pledges
Darren Jones answers questions at a press conference where he criticises 'unfunded' Conservative spending pledges. The Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury also argued for the fiscal responsibility of Labour's spending pledges, saying...
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Sunak bids to shore up pensioners' votes with £2.4 billion income tax cut
Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £2.4 billion tax break to help secure the support of pensioners, while Labour set out to woo business leaders on Tuesday. The Prime Minister promised to increase the income tax personal allowance for...
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Jonathan Ashworth criticises Tory National Service plan
Shadow paymaster general Jonathan Ashworth talks to journalists on board the Labour Party media bus this morning as it heads out on the General Election campaign trail.
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Rishi Sunak says his national service plan will 'foster a culture of service'
Interview with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Chesham football club. Rishi Sunak answers questions on his plan to introduce national service, Keir Starmer, and the election campaign.
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Davey unveils plans to cut GP waiting times during campaign event in Eastbourne - HD footage
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has unveiled plans to give patients a right to see a GP in seven days. Sir Ed announced the pledge on a visit to Eastbourne, a target constituency for the party where the Lib Dems came second behind...