5 h. ago Democrats dominate Republicans in new poll that shows biggest lead in eight years as Trump bottoms out

Independents overwhelmingly prefer Democrats ahead of next year’s midterms as a majority of Americans say Trump should focus on lowering prices

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51 h. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s asylum plans: ministers cannot out

Shabana Mahmood’s asylum overhaul burdens an overstretched system and hands political advantage to her opponentsIn government, politicians often mistake gestures for progress. It is disappointing to see Shabana Mahmood succumb to that temptation. The home secretary’s flurry of proposals are designed to signal purpose, but constitute a wishlist of demands that her department can’t deliver. Currently, those fleeing persecution are given a five-year right to stay in the country and can apply for settled status after that. Ms Mahmood wants refugees to stay in the country initially only for a 30-month period, and then review their status to see whether they will be allowed to remain in the country for another 30 months. After two decades in Britain, they could apply to stay here permanently.Denmark is held up as the model. A decade ago a centre-left government there was under pressure, with a surging populist right and immigration dominating voters’ concerns. Danish Social Democrats clai...

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5 d. ago Kai Trump is ROCK BOTTOM at pro golf tournament after a sponsor invited US president's granddaughter on the back of her influencer fame... as step

ISABEL BALDWIN AT PELICAN GOLF CLUB: 200 spectators watched Kai Trump begin her LPGA debut. Four holes in, it had dwindled to 50. By then, most had realized she was out of her depth.

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6 d. ago Trump administration suing Gavin Newsom over California’s voter

Trump’s justice department is attempting to block the state’s new congressional maps , which voters overwhelmingly approved through Proposition 50.Democrats appear more enthusiastic than Republicans about voting in next year’s congressional elections following the party’s victories in recent state and local contests, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, which showed Republican President Donald Trump’s approval steady at 40%.The six-day poll, which closed on Wednesday, showed 44% of registered voters who called themselves Democrats said they were “very enthusiastic” about voting in the November 3, 2026, elections, compared with 26% of Republicans who said the same. Some 79% of Democrats said they would regret it if they didn’t vote in the election, compared to 68% of Republicans. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Budget 2025 could lead to 'biggest loss of pubs in a generation' without action

Pub landlords warn the pub industry is at risk of "dying" after an "astronomical" rise in costs for pubs and brewers ahead of Rachel Reeves unveiling the Budget

Economics

1 week ago Katie Porter’s polling for California governor tanks after screaming fit at staffer and interview walkout

The former congresswoman has now been overtaken by a Republican sheriff, according to the poll

Events

2 w. ago US regional elections — as it happened: Virginia and New Jersey governor wins give Democrats confidence boost

Left-wing candidate Zohran Mamdani, who shocked political establishment, will be first Muslim to lead US’s biggest city

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2 w. ago Mamdani wins NYC as Democrats sweep key races in blow to Trump

Left-wing candidate who shocked political establishment will be first Muslim to lead US’s biggest city

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2 w. ago NYC mayoral candidates make final push ahead of Election Day

New York City’s mayoral candidates are set to make a final push to get voters to the polls as the race to lead America’s biggest city nears its finale

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2 w. ago Most Americans disapprove of Trump on economy, immigration, crime and Ukraine and blame him for inflation, new poll suggests

Democrats now enjoy their biggest lead on healthcare since the first Obama presidency — as they hold the GOP’s feet to the fire over Obamacare subsidies

Economics

3 w. ago Cost of living blow as Britain's biggest supermarkets warn Reeves' tax hike plans will lead to food price rises

In a stark letter to the Chancellor, the nine major grocers said growing cost pressures meant grocery prices had been rising over the past year and were expected to rise further.

Economics