10 h. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s welfare rebellion: Starmer must learn from his mistakes | Editorial

A poorly devised cuts policy was mis-sold as reform and MPs were dismissed when they pointed out the problemA clash between the government and Labour MPs over disability benefits was foreseeable long before this week’s Commons rebellion. That doesn’t mean a crisis was inevitable. Compromise might have been reached before the 11th-hour climbdown that averted a defeat in parliament.The conflagration that burned a lot of Sir Keir Starmer’s authority was all the greater because trust had broken down. The twin causes were failure of political judgment in Downing Street and bad policy. The prime minister underestimated the potency of MPs’ objections to the withdrawal of personal independence payment (Pip) from disabled people, and overestimated the capacity of his whips to bully and cajole his party into accepting the changes.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to...

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20 h. ago Adam Thomas says 'it changed me' as he issues major health update that 'feels incredible'

Those who follow the actor on social media will know that he has been opened and honest about his health struggles with chronic pain

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54 h. ago ITV Love Island viewers issue same complaint as bosses change Heart Rate Challenge

Love Island viewers were left sharing the same complaint as the iconic Heart Rate Challenge returned with the remaining sexy singletons showing off their hottest moves

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60 h. ago Ben Shephard's life from soap link and crippling health battle ahead of major milestone

Ben Shephard has been a staple on TV screens for years, but away from the cameras the This Morning host has a very different life.

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66 h. ago Emmerdale and Coronation Street issue statement as major change comes to ITV soaps

ITV have confirmed a new way for fans to be able to watch and catch up with all of the latest drama from Emmerdale and Coronation Street, starting from this week

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67 h. ago Coronation Street and Emmerdale issue statement in major change to how fans watch ITV soaps

Both ITV soaps have made a change to the way fans can watch the long-running shows

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67 h. ago BBC response to Bob Vylan’s IDF chants at Glastonbury ‘not good enough’, says minister

Jacqui Smith says live broadcast should have been pulled, but rapper stands by performance calling for ‘change in foreign policy’UK politics live – latest updatesOn-screen warnings issued by the BBC about discriminatory language during Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set were “not good enough”, a minister has said.The BBC is facing questions after the musician Bobby Vylan – of the punk-rap duo Bob Vylan – led crowds at the festival’s West Holts stage in chants of “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]” on Saturday. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Major supermarket urgently recalls lunch favourite that's contaminated with 'pieces of plastic'

A leading supermarket has urgently recalled a lunch favourite over concerns it poses a choking hazard.

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2 d. ago Wrexham owner set to officially change his name after years of issues

Rob McElhenney has confirmed he is changing his surname to 'Mac' after the Wrexham co-owner said it is 'harder to pronounce' for people - but his wife is not so keen on the idea

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3 d. ago Sporting president issues Viktor Gyokeres statement amid 'Arsenal change of heart' and Man Utd contact

The transfer saga involving the Sporting striker is showing no signs of being resolved any time soon

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5 d. ago Martin Lewis issues advice to anyone changing money ahead of going on holiday this summer

Martin Lewis has offered his advice on the cheapest way to spend money when abroad

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5 d. ago Emmerdale's Adam Thomas hints at soap return but fans spot real reason he's back on set

Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas has sparked speculation he's making a return but fans are convinced they know the real reason he's back on the set of the ITV soap

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5 d. ago Adam Thomas sends Emmerdale fans wild as he announces 'I'm back!' and shares pic from ITV set

The soap star featured on the show as lovable farmboy Adam Barton from 2009 to 2018 and soon became a fan-favourite. 

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5 d. ago Reeves 'set to raise taxes' to fund Starmer benefits surrender: PM says he is 'pleased' after Labour revolt forces guarantee that NO

Keir Starmer claimed he had 'listened' in making major concessions to rebels threatening to kill flagship legislation on health and disability benefits.

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5 d. ago Adam Thomas sends Emmerdale fans wild as he returns to ITV soap set

Adam Thomas sent Emmerdale fans into a frenzy after he shared a picture of himself on the set of the ITV soap, seven years after his character Adam Barton left the Dales

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5 d. ago Adam Thomas declares 'I'm back' as he teases major Emmerdale return

The actor is best known to fans for playing Adam Barton in the ITV soap

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5 d. ago Adam Thomas tells Emmerdale fans 'I'm back' as he returns to ITV soap set

Adam Thomas has shared a picture of himself on the set of Emmerdale set as he tells fans 'I'm back' seven years after leaving the ITV soap

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5 d. ago Defeated team Starmer's fury at rebel 'pr**ks': PM benefits surrender triggers civil war that insiders claim could be the 'death knell of the party'

Tensions are running high after a massive revolt forced the PM to offer major concessions to salvage flagship legislation on health and disability benefits.

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8 d. ago BBC staff are told 'they must represent unpalatable and offensive views'

The broadcaster released updated editorial guidelines stating output must be impartial so the public feels comfortable expressing taboo perspectives.

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8 d. ago Major NHS reform will see Brits' access to GP services transformed

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is set to announce a GP overhaul that will see working class areas being given more funding to tackle the 'inverse care' being delivered

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