28 hours ago There are no adults in the room: there’s barely a room. This is politics at warp speed, and we know who’s benefiting | Marina Hyde

Fiscal crisis, corruption claims, shenanigans and legal threats. This feels like the week old-style politics sat on a grenade The worst-timed foreign visit by a politician this week was LA mayor Karen Bass deciding to attend the inauguration of the president of Ghana. The second worst might be Rachel Reeves’s decision to push ahead with her China bridge-building trip against a backdrop of market turmoil, soaring UK borrowing costs and the inevitability of rising food prices. But look, maybe have no fear. The chancellor has apparently told all her cabinet colleagues to “cease anti-growth measures” – amazing – and also to come up with specific plans to boost economic activity. I am already picturing her opening the bits of paper from the hat. “Right, I’ve got 20 for ‘build an effing time machine’ and one that just says ‘Pass’. Sorry, Lammy – this isn’t Celebrity Mastermind.”As for auto-satirical lowlights further down the ministerial ladder, do keep your eye on anti-corruption ministe...

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25 hours ago Leaked memo reveals LA Mayor Karen Bass demanded her fire department cut an extra $49 million just ONE WEEK before wildfires broke out

A leaked memo sent to Los Angeles fire departments revealed Mayor Karen Bass demanded an extra $49M in budget cuts on top of the $17.6million already cut a week before fires.

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11 hours ago Khloe Kardashian's furious words for LA mayor Karen Bass after wildfires forced her famous family to evacuate

Khloe Kardashian shared her furious response to Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass after the devastating wildfires forced her family to evacuate this week.

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15 hours ago Chaos as LA Fire Chief 'called in to be fired by Mayor'... but says she is still in her job

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is clinging onto her job by a thread sources say, after she hugged staff goodbye and entered a meeting with the mayor.

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15 hours ago Spencer Pratt plans to SUE State of California after house burns down as LA mayor Karen Bass faces fierce criticism

Spencer Pratt reveals plans to sue the State of California after his home, which was reportedly worth $3 million, was tragically burnt down in the Pacific Palisades wildfires.

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16 hours ago LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley 'was called in to be fired by Mayor Karen Bass'... but says she is still in her job

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is clinging onto her job by a thread sources say, after she hugged staff goodbye and entered a meeting with the mayor.

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17 hours ago LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has been dismissed by Mayor Karen Bass, source says

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley was fired by Mayor Karen Bass just hours after delivering a scathing public critique of the city's leadership, accusing it of underfunding and failing its fire dept.

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43 hours ago Simple steps taken to prevent Getty Museum burning down. Why didn't Karen Bass do the same?

The museum's successful efforts to keep the fire at bay begs the question: why didn't Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass use similar tactics to protect homes and land?

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