83 minutes ago Starmer could introduce new law to block Musk from donating to Reform, minister suggests

As a US citizen, Mr Musk cannot legally make a personal donation to a UK political party, but he could do so through the UK subsidiaries of his companies

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96 minutes ago Lucy Powell says she understands public’s frustration with Labour in office

The Commons Leader said voters would judge Labour on whether they feel better off and have improved public services at the next election.

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2 hours ago Hollinrake backs Badenoch to win public trust by next general election

The shadow housing secretary said: ‘I think over time, people will grow to really respect her.’

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5 hours ago Faced with Trump and Farage, Britain’s natural ally is Europe | William Keegan

The Labour party’s determination to stick to Brexit simply condemns the UK to fight a lone hand against the far-right forces ranged against itThe sight of other world leaders toadying up to the US president-elect – the criminal Donald Trump – and his henchman Elon Musk is distasteful enough, but in the world of realpolitik they probably feel they have no option.The great American journalist HL Mencken did not live to see the fulfilment of his 1920 prophecy that “one day the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and complete narcissistic moron” but he is no doubt turning in his grave. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Why ministers are resisting calls to block Elon Musk from donating to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party

Pressure is building for the government to introduce measures limiting the amount a foreign national can donate to UK political parties through UK companies

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15 hours ago Tesla issues major recall of almost 700,000 vehicles as key warning system fault identified

Elon Musk's Tesla vehicles have been hit by another recall after it was found a key warning system may not work properly on around 700,000 cars, including the Cybertruck

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18 hours ago Chris Riddell on how Peter Mandelson’s meeting with Donald ‘Jabba the Hut’ Trump might go – cartoon

The Labour peer, who has been appointed Britain’s US ambassador, greets Trump as Elon Musk and Nigel Farage look on Continue reading...

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18 hours ago Elon Musk’s Tesla forced to recall cars because of fault that ‘increases crashing’

Elon Musk's luxury electronic vehicle company has been forced to recall almost 700,000 units after the fault was identified, with owners now having to wait for a resolution

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20 hours ago Stephen King posts ‘scary’ warning about Elon Musk’s control over Trump

King’s fans said that the statement was more disturbing than any of his novels

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