24 h. ago Nigel Farage 'set to snub Liz Truss' if she tries to jump ship to Reform UK

Nigel Farage is set to snub any attempt by Liz 'The Lettuce' Truss if she tries to jump ship from the Tories and join the ranks of his Reform UK party, political sources say.

Politics

30 h. ago Elon Musk claims his America party will change US politics. Experts disagree

The billionaire says the America party will challenge the system, but third-party bids rarely make it far in the US“You want a new political party and you shall have it!” Elon Musk declared in early July.The world’s richest man is never one to shy away from grandiose statements, and he continued: “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Badenoch says ‘rush’ to meet net zero pushing up holiday costs

The Conservative Party leader opened a new domestic arrivals building at London Stansted Airport.

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52 h. ago MPs hail end of bulk deliveries of China 'propaganda' sheet at the House of Commons

China Daily, owned by the governing party in Beijing, had been automatically received in the offices of politicians since 2016.

Society

3 d. ago Reform councillor says small boats migrants are from ‘unenlightened cultures’

During a Kent County Council meeting in Maidstone, Cllr Linden Kemkaran used words like ‘hordes’ and ‘invade’ to describe male migrants.

Events

3 d. ago Jake Berry’s defection to Reform leaves only one question for Badenoch

Tory leader makes another speech at the wrong time on the wrong subject under the circumstances, with the overnight defection of Sir Jake Berry a significant blow for the party, writes Political Editor David Maddox

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3 d. ago Democrats and climate groups ‘too polite’ in fight against ‘malevolent’ fossil fuel giants, says key senator

Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island gives 300th climate speech on the US Senate floorThe Democratic party and the climate movement have been “too cautious and polite” and should instead be denouncing the fossil fuel industry’s “huge denial operation”, the US senator Sheldon Whitehouse said.“The fossil fuel industry has run the biggest and most malevolent propaganda operation the country has ever seen,” the Rhode Island Democrat said in an interview Monday with the global media collaboration Covering Climate Now. “It is defending a $700-plus billion [annual] subsidy” of not being charged for the health and environmental damages caused by burning fossil fuels. “I think the more people understand that, the more they’ll be irate [that] they’ve been lied to.” But, he added, “Democrats have not done a good job of calling that out.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘It’s not something you do by posting on Twitter’: Man behind Ross Perot’s campaign gives Musk third

‘My basic advice is: Go to rehab and then focus on creating a new political party from a position of seriousness,’ Russell Verney tells Musk

Technology

5 d. ago Reform UK MP quits Nigel Farage's party after taking 'specialist legal advice'

He will continue to sit in the Commons as an independent after questions about his businesses from before he was an MP

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5 d. ago Badenoch leads tributes to Norman Tebbit, ‘icon’ of Thatcherism, praising his ‘stoicism and courage’ – UK politics live

A former employment secretary and Conservative party chair, Tebbit was injured in the 1984 Brighton bombingHere are some more tribute to Norman Tebbit from politicians and political figures.From Priti Patel, the former Tory home secretaryLord Tebbit was a giant of the Conservative Party and British politics. He was a man devoted to promoting freedom and liberty and gave a lifetime of service to our country in the RAF and in Parliament. His formidable record in Government promoting trade, industry and job creation helped lift our country’s economic fortunes and is a legacy to be proud of. Norman spent his life promoting our values and through adversary and challenge, he always displayed great courage.It was a privilege to know Norman and receive his support and advice.Lord Tebbit, a giant of his generation, staunch ally of Northern Ireland who, with his beloved wife, survived an IRA terrorist attack & yet was undaunted in his facing down those faceless cowards. History will recor...

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5 d. ago Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at White House to meet Donald Trump amid indirect ceasefire talks – US politics live

Israeli leader met US secretary of state and Middle East envoy before arriving at White HouseThe president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said she had a “good exchange” with Donald Trump on Sunday, a Commission spokesperson told reporters during a daily press briefing this morning.The spokesperson said:We want to reach a deal with the US (by 9 July). We want to avoid tariffs. We believe they cause pain. We want to achieve win-win outcomes, not lose-lose outcomes. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump announces tariffs of up to 40% on 14 countries, with more letters to follow – US politics live

US president posts letters setting out tariffs of between 25% and 40% on number of countries including South Korea, Japan, Cambodia and ThailandThe president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said she had a “good exchange” with Donald Trump on Sunday, a Commission spokesperson told reporters during a daily press briefing this morning.The spokesperson said:We want to reach a deal with the US (by 9 July). We want to avoid tariffs. We believe they cause pain. We want to achieve win-win outcomes, not lose-lose outcomes. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trump live updates: President delays tariffs deadline to August 1 as US nears trade deals

Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order pushing back the July 9 deadline to August 1 after the administration claimed it would land ‘90 deals in 90 days’

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6 d. ago Trump to send 12 more tariff letters today, says White House, with more to follow this week – US politics live

White House spokeswoman says US president will release letters on social mediaThe president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said she had a “good exchange” with Donald Trump on Sunday, a Commission spokesperson told reporters during a daily press briefing this morning.The spokesperson said:We want to reach a deal with the US (by 9 July). We want to avoid tariffs. We believe they cause pain. We want to achieve win-win outcomes, not lose-lose outcomes. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea in letters released on social media – US politics live

US president’s letters appear to be the first his administration planned to release today outlining new tariffs on major trading partners The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said she had a “good exchange” with Donald Trump on Sunday, a Commission spokesperson told reporters during a daily press briefing this morning.The spokesperson said:We want to reach a deal with the US (by 9 July). We want to avoid tariffs. We believe they cause pain. We want to achieve win-win outcomes, not lose-lose outcomes. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Tesla shares sink after Musk says he will launch new political party

Billionaire’s intervention, which he claims is needed to combat ‘one-party system’, rattles investors

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6 d. ago Trump clashes with Musk and threatens additional tariffs on countries with ‘anti

Musk says he is setting up America party to challenge Republican and Democratic ‘Uniparty’Trump says tariffs are delayed until 1 August, sparking confusionThe president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said she had a “good exchange” with Donald Trump on Sunday, a Commission spokesperson told reporters during a daily press briefing this morning.The spokesperson said:We want to reach a deal with the US (by 9 July). We want to avoid tariffs. We believe they cause pain. We want to achieve win-win outcomes, not lose-lose outcomes. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Donald Trump clashes with Elon Musk and threatens additional tariffs on countries with ‘anti

Musk says he is setting up America party to challenge Republican and Democratic ‘Uniparty’We can now bring you the latest updates from the devastating Texas floods that have killed at least 82 people. Rescuers are working around the clock to find survivors but their efforts may be hampered by more heavy rain that is expected to fall today.Most of the fatalities were in Kerr County, where Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp, was deluged.Netanyahu and Trump have a complex personal relationship – and Trump openly vented frustration at him last month during efforts to negotiate a truce with Iran – but the two have appeared in lockstep since the US launched a bombing run against Iran’s nuclear programme, fulfilling a key goal for Israeli war planners.Netanyahu arrives in Washington in a strong political position, observers have said, potentially giving him the diplomatic cover he would need to end the war in Gaza without facing a revolt from his rightwing supporters that could lead to t...

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6 d. ago Trump calls Elon Musk’s new political party ‘ridiculous’ and ‘confusing’

President Donald Trump slammed Elon Musk’s plan to launch a new political party, calling it “ridiculous” and insisting the US has always been a “two-party system.” (6 July)

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6 d. ago Tesla shares dive as investors fear new Elon Musk political party will damage brand

Fall of 7% in premarket trading would wipe $70bn off firm’s value as market frets CEO’s foray into politics will distract from roleShares in Tesla are heading for a sharp fall in the US as investors fear Elon Musk’s launch of a new political party will present further problems for the electric carmaker.Tesla stock was down more than 7% in pre-market trading on Monday, threatening to wipe approximately $70bn (£51bn) off the company’s value when Wall Street opens. Continue reading...

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