9 h. ago Labour accused of 'ripping off' Tory proposals on migration as it looks to introduce tougher requirements for staying in the UK

An immigration White Paper, due next week, is likely to include measures to raise the level of English required from migrants who apply for a work visa.

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13 h. ago Labour accuses Badenoch of fighting with ‘top team’ over trade deal

Mrs Badenoch claimed that the UK had been ‘shafted’ by the agreement.

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44 h. ago Scotland faces a simple choice in 2026: Swinney or me, says Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader accused the First Minister of wanting to ‘defraud’ the people of Scotland during a speech in Glasgow.

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68 h. ago Labour MP accuses Reform of sucking up to Putin in heated clash

A Labour MP accused Reform of sucking up to Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a heated clash on live television.

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3 d. ago Programme for Government: John Swinney accused of stealing Labour's vow to end GP 8am rush

The First Minister is facing criticism after appearing to parrot a policy pledge announced by Anas Sarwar 11 weeks ago to end an 8am rush for GP appointments.

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6 d. ago Russell Brand accused of raping woman in hotel as she attended Labour conference, court hears

Details of alleged attacks unveiled as star speaks only to confirm name, date of birth, address and that he understood bail conditions

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6 d. ago Russell Brand appears in court accused of rape at Labour Party conference and sexual assaults in toilets

Brand granted bail as he appears at court to face claims he raped two women and tried to drag another into a male toilet

Events

6 d. ago Russell Brand accused of rape at Labour Party conference and sexual assaults in toilets

Brand granted bail as he appears at court to face claims he raped two women and tried to drag another into a male toilet

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7 d. ago Labour accused of 'shipping' London councillor 650 miles to fight Highlands seat at Scottish elections

Eva Kestner has been chosen by Anas Sarwar’s party to contest the Holyrood constituency in 2026, despite living in London

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8 d. ago Map: Every council where local elections have been postponed this year

Reform and the Greens have accused the government of denying democracy, while the Liberal Democrats have accused Labour and the Conservatives of a ‘disgraceful stitch-up’

Politics

8 d. ago Climate experts and politicians round on Tony Blair for ‘wrong message’

Former Labour PM accused of ‘handing talking points’ to Tories and Reform after saying net zero strategy falteringUK politics live – latest updatesClimate experts and politicians have criticised Tony Blair for claiming that any strategy that relied on rapidly phasing out fossil fuels was “doomed to fail”.The former prime minister’s comments, published in a report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), prompted an internal row in Labour, with some accusing him of playing into the hands of a narrative used by rightwing parties to delay climate action. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Tony Blair risks sending absolutely wrong message, says climate expert

Former PM also sparks Labour fury, with top MP accusing him of ‘handing talking points’ to Tories and ReformUK politics live – latest updatesTony Blair has come under criticism from climate experts and politicians after warning that any strategy relying on rapidly phasing out fossil fuels was “doomed to fail”.The former prime minister’s comments, published in a report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), triggered an internal row within Labour, with some accusing him of playing into the hands of a narrative used by rightwing parties to delay climate action. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Mapped: Every council where local elections have been postponed

Reform and the Greens have accused the government of denying democracy, while the Liberal Democrats have accused Labour and the Conservatives of a ‘disgraceful stitch-up’

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1 week ago Labour Government accused of 'closing down' Aberdeen over oil and gas jobs and 'betrayal' on GB Energy

EXCLUSIVE: GMB General Secretary Gary Smith, whose trade union donates to Labour, said the UK Government had "over-promised" on plans for the publicly-owned GB Energy.

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1 week ago Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour leader of 'selling out' British fishing rights to the EU in exchange for a new trade deal

The Prime Minister is close to agreeing a reset with the European Union which will allow British defence companies to bid for a new €150 billion defence fund.

Politics

1 week ago Labour blocks bid to allow SNP Government to bring in more foreign workers

The SNP accused Labour of running down the clock to stop a vote from taking place on devolving immigration powers.

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish Labour accuses SNP of 'parachuting' candidate into Hamilton by

EXCLUSIVE: SNP candidate Katy Loudon does not live in the Hamilton constituency - but has promised to run a by-election campaign "centred on local values".

Politics

2 w. ago Tories accuse Labour of lining up ‘crony’ to head new football regulator

Former journalist and media executive David Kogan is said to be a leading candidate.

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer hit by backlash after refusal to apologise to MP Rosie Duffield over transphobia row

The gender-critical MP resigned from Labour last September after being widely accused within her own ranks of transphobia

Events

2 w. ago Tennis body defends ‘uncomfortable’ shower rule as criticism bubbles over

ITIA responds after reminder about anti-doping rulesMark Petchey says that the statute is ‘unacceptable’The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has come under fire after it issued a reminder about anti-doping rules, saying players chosen to give samples must remain in full view of chaperones if they choose to take a shower first.In a note sent to players via the tours that has found its way on to social media, the ITIA said although it had worked hard to ensure that showers after matches can amount to permissible delays to doping control it was not an “entitlement”. It requested players opting to freshen up first to strictly adhere to the requirement to stay in full view of the chaperone observing them at all times, and that failure to do so would be taken extremely seriously by the ITIA. Continue reading...

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