6 h. ago Now Keir Starmer wants digital ID cards to be expanded to cover Britons' everyday lives

The Prime Minister announced last month that a mandatory system would be introduced so people can prove they have the right to work here - in an attempt to curb illegal migration.

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31 h. ago A British Ice and more stop and search: Badenoch’s Tories set out new policies

Shadow ministers have announced far-reaching and often radical proposals – here is a roundup of some of themKemi Badenoch warned her shadow cabinet in January not to expect any detailed policies until 2027. “We’re not creating policies for 2028 in 2025,” a Tory spokesperson said at the time.This week that changed. At the Conservative party’s annual conference in Manchester, shadow ministers have lined up to announce detailed, far-reaching and often radical new policies. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Trump says US truck imports to face 25% tariff from November 1

Announcement comes on eve of talks in Washington with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

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59 h. ago What happened on a chaotic day in French politics – and what next?

Sébastien Lecornu agreed two days’ extension to his 27-day premiership in last-ditch effort to form governmentMacron makes last-ditch effort to retain French PM after rapid resignationEurope live – latest updatesEven by recent standards, Monday was a day of high drama in France’s corridors of power.In the morning, hours after his new cabinet was announced and less than a month after his appointment, the prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, resigned along with his government. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Cancelling HS2 in Manchester was 'very odd', Conservative MP admits two years on

The shadow rail minister defended the decision despite conceding the location chosen for the announcement was quite peculiar

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3 d. ago Ministers to announce significant changes to UK’s planning system

Exclusive: Differences over changes to environmental and legal provisions to prompt economic growth hint at chaos at heart of governmentRachel Reeves is set to announce a round of planning changes before the budget as a way to kickstart Britain’s sluggish economic growth, but ministers are at odds over how radical to be.The chancellor will announce a number of moves designed to make it easier for developers to build houses and infrastructure projects, in the hope that they will fill about £3bn of her estimated £30bn black hole. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Georgia’s prime minister announces crackdown on dissent after Tbilisi protests

Irakli Kobakhidze accused EU ambassador of supporting ‘attempt to overthrow constitutional order’ Georgia’s prime minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, has announced a sweeping crackdown on dissent, accusing demonstrators who tried to storm the presidential palace of aiming to topple his government and blaming the European Union for interference in his country.Kobakhidze levelled his allegations a day after protesters attempted to breach the presidential palace as local elections were being held. They were stopped by riot police using pepper spray and water cannon. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Georgia launches sweeping crackdown on dissent as opposition blocs boycott local election, in photos

Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a municipal election boycotted by the main opposition blocs amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent.

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7 d. ago Voices: Why Starmer’s ruthless attacks on Farage are the only way to beat Reform

Following his forthright conference speech, the prime minister’s announcement of a review into how the European Convention on Human Rights is used in asylum cases is the latest sign he is confronting Reform UK’s grievances head on, says David Aaronovitch

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7 d. ago Starmer to curb asylum seekers using human rights to avoid deportation

Prime minister announces review of ECHR in a major U-turn

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8 d. ago Trump gives Hamas ‘three or four days’ to respond to Gaza peace plan or face ‘a very sad end’ – live

Ultimatum comes as Netanyahu says he did not agree to Palestinian state as part of Trump Gaza plan, and IDF will remain ‘in most of territory’What’s in Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza?The Gaza health ministry has announced on Telegram that 453 people, including 150 children, have died of famine and malnutrition in Gaza.Since the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) declared famine in Gaza in August, a further 175 deaths have been recorded, among them 35 children. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago LIVE: Keir Starmer to speak at Labour conference amid 'battle for soul' of the nation

The Prime Minister is set to announce several major changes at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool

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8 d. ago Can Starmer save the NHS with online appointments? Vote in our poll

The Prime Minister will announce plans for a new virtual hospital to create millions of new appointments and help cut waiting lists, as he will declare a 'new world is coming' - and we want to hear your thoughts

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8 d. ago Starmer to promise new NHS ‘online hospital’ to help cut waiting lists

The Prime Minister will announce the scheme at Labour’s conference

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9 d. ago Donald Trump issues chilling new warning after claiming Gaza peace deal agreed

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 20-point plan for peace in Gaza - but it has not yet been agreed by Hamas

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9 d. ago Donald Trump announces Gaza 'peace deal' but issues chilling new warning

The US President and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau announced a 20-point plan, giving rise to fresh hopes that the bloody conflict in the Middle East could soon be over

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9 d. ago Major new west London housing development to be first to prioritise military families, minister announces

MoD Feltham in Hounslow will see hundreds of houses built and jobs created under the ‘Forces First’ programme

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1 week ago Furious residents accuse Starmer of destroying historic landscapes and dropping 'a nuclear bomb' on them in pursuit of his new town dream

The Prime Minister announced plans for 12 new towns across the UK ahead of a tense party conference as Reform continue to surge in the opinion polls.

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1 week ago We asked people in Swansea if they approved of mandatory digital IDs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Government has announced the plan for digital IDs as part of efforts to crack down on people working illegally in the UK

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1 week ago Gaza death toll passes 66,000 as Netanyahu heads to White House for crunch talks

The new figures were announced by Gaza's Health Ministry as the Israeli Prime Minister heads to the USA.

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