19 h. ago As Trump menaces us in Canada, we have a question for Britain: when will you stand up to him? | Jennifer Welsh

The UK has long benefited from its Commonwealth. Though we will take steps to ensure our survival, the silence from London is deafeningDavid Lammy thought he was reassuring Canadians. During his visit to Canada – for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers– he was asked about Donald Trump’s claims that the country should become the 51st state of the US. The UK foreign secretary stressed that Canada is a “proud [and] sovereign nation”, and – in his view – would remain so. When pressed further, he invoked Canada’s shared history and monarch with the UK, and our work together during the second world war.Canadians are already well aware of that shared history, and how Britain has long benefited from its Commonwealth. My 96-year-old father just missed the age of enlistment in support of Britain in the 1940s but his two brothers, young boys from the Canadian prairies, lost their lives as RAF bombers. One of them is buried in the beautiful Commonwealth war cemetery in Harrogate.Jennifer Welsh is...

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34 h. ago Russian networks tried to disrupt UK election but did not cause ‘notable’ impact

Dan Jarvis told a parliamentary committee of the findings as he was quizzed on the Government’s approach to defending democratic processes on Monday.

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3 d. ago Trump’s right, Putin can take the hard or easy way on Ukraine. He has to prove he wants peace | David Lammy

The G7 meeting in Canada was a vital show of unity that put the ball firmly in Russia’s court. There’s not a shred of ambiguity about thatIn diplomacy, focus is often on where we disagree. But Britain and our partners are stronger when we stand together. Last week’s G7 meeting made that clear.We arrived in Canada with real momentum. Our Ukrainian and American friends deserve a lot of credit for the breakthrough at Jeddah – with British diplomacy, from the prime minister down, making a big difference behind the scenes. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Major new law will target violent loners who plot mass killings after Southport review

Dan Jarvis announced a new criminal offence will be created to deal with a gap in the law to target violent loners who plot mass killings following a review of the UK's terror laws

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5 d. ago Female Iranian climber who was arrested for competing without a hijab and had family home destroyed by regime is forced to leave the country

Elnaz Rekabi gained global attention in October 2022 when she took part in championships in South Korea without wearing the headscarf.

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1 week ago Where do Britain stand in the global space race? ...The Standard podcast

Plus, we hear from Castrol on their AstroAnt lunar robot

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2 w. ago DAN JARVIS: Britain will not stand for the Iranian regime's threatening behaviour

DAN JARVIS MP: I have been closely observing the Iranian threat for more than two decades.

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2 w. ago Britain targets 'emboldened' Tehran's 'covert influence' in the UK as Iran is first added to top tier of new foreign registration scheme

Security minister Dan Jarvis told MPs Iran and its intelligence agencies would be placed on the top level of the foreign influence registration scheme (Firs) when it comes into effect this year.

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2 w. ago Larkhall man caught with knife unleashed volley of threats when police arrested him

Robert Gibney also admitted threatening or abusive behaviour towards police officers.

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2 w. ago Horse racing trainer called investigators 'mother*******' before getting 20

Gerald Butler was alleged to have used threatening and intimidating behaviour and made several inflammatory remarks while his barn was being searched for illegal substances

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3 w. ago Starmer fails to rule out Russia’s return to the G7 on anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Security minister Dan Jarvis was pressed on whether Russia should be allowed to return to the international forum of countries, saying that it is ‘a matter to be discussed with international allies’

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3 w. ago Downing Street slaps down suggestions Russia rejoining G7 is up for discussion

Security minister Dan Jarvis appeared to suggest there could be a path back into the forum for Russia as part of Ukraine peace talks.

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3 w. ago Minister fails to rule out Russia’s return to the G7 on anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Security minister Dan Jarvis was pressed on whether Russia should be allowed to return to the international forum of countries, saying that it is ‘a matter to be discussed with international allies’

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3 w. ago Voices: Why I support The Independent’s campaign to oppose Donald Trump’s assault on democracy and liberty

Keir Starmer must stand up on behalf of Britain in the face of Trump’s attempt to dismantle the post-Second World War security architecture of our continent, writes Sir Ed Davey

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3 w. ago Starmer urged to stand up to Trump’s ‘torrent of lies’ as he accuses Britain of doing nothing to end Ukraine war

Starmer urged to challenge Trump over Ukraine lies as president accuses Britain of ‘doing nothing to end the war’

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