British politics
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UK transport minister resigns over decade-old fraud conviction
Louise Haigh said her conviction for claiming her mobile phone was stolen was a “genuine mistake”, but risked being a…
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UK to introduce levy on stadium tickets to support grassroots venues
The UK government is set to introduce voluntary stadium and arena ticket levy to save grassroots music venues struggling to…
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English far-right’s Tommy Robinson jailed for violating court orders
Robinson was jailed for 18 months after he confessed to ‘flagrant’ breaches of court orders by making false allegations against…
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People seeking safety deserve compassion — not this Rwanda Bill
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial…
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Who is Esther McVey and what does ‘anti-woke’ mean anyway?
The British government’s brutal cabinet reshuffle has reintroduced Esther McVey, a minister without a portfolio who will be tasked with…
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Being gay isn’t enough for asylum, says UK gov official
The country’s home secretary questions the foundation of modern asylum law during a speech in Washington. Suella Braverman questioned the…
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UK mulls dog breed ban after violent attack clip goes viral
A leading British politician described the breed as a “clear and lethal danger to our communities, particularly to children.” A…
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UK ruling Conservative Party loses two out of three by-elections
The UK’s ruling Conservative Party loses two out of three by-elections as support for the main opposition Labour Party soars…
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UK Conservative MPs are helping anti-drag sentiment become mainstream
Conservative MPs and peers in the UK are contributing to the growing hostility to all-ages drag events in the country,…
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Has the UK forgotten the lessons of the past in its latest trade deal?
By Dan Sutton, Postgraduate researcher, University of Manchester, and Christos Kourtelis, Lecturer, Loughborough University  •  Updated: 12/05/2023 – 14:01 The UK must not continue to…
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