30 h. ago US ‘undermining global health’ by threatening to strip funding from aid projects that do not fit its political agenda

Trump administration reported to be planning expansion of ‘global gag rule’ to halt any initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusionThe Trump administration plans to export its “war on woke” by forcing foreign governments, non-governmental organisations and international bodies to abandon working on diversity, equity and inclusion or face being stripped of US funding.The plans have been called an attack on other nations’ sovereignty and one health organisation warned of “unimaginable effects” including a rise in deaths and violence, as safe clinics for vulnerable groups close. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Tessa Thompson on becoming a very different Hedda Gabler: ‘People say she’s terrible – I feel protective of her’

The classic Ibsen play led by one of theatre’s most complicated female characters has been reimagined by filmmaker Nia DaCosta, with the breakout star of ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ in the titular role. Both women, along with actor Nina Hoss, speak to Annabel Nugent about replicating the story’s classic beats with a modern twist

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35 h. ago Tessa Thompson on becoming a very different Hedda Gabler: ‘People say she’s terrible – but I feel protective of her’

The classic Ibsen play led by one of theatre’s most complicated (slash repulsive slash endearing) female characters has been reimagined by filmmaker Nia DaCosta, with the breakout star of ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ in the titular role. Both women, along with actor Nina Hoss, speak to Annabel Nugent about replicating the story’s classic beats with a modern twist

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3 d. ago Electoral system means Lib Dems will ‘undoubtedly’ win more seats than Tories

Polling expert Sir John Curtice said the coalition of voters Boris Johnson assembled in 2019 had all but broken up.

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3 d. ago Lib Dems will ‘almost undoubtedly’ win more votes than Tories, says top pollster John Curtice

Sir John Curtice made the stark warning at a fringe event at the Conservative party conference

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3 d. ago Lib Dems will ‘almost undoubtedly’ win more seats than Tories, says top pollster John Curtice

Sir John Curtice made the stark warning at a fringe event at the Conservative party conference

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4 d. ago How the Tories, Labour and Lib Dems have turned conference season into the Farage show

Britain’s established mainstream political parties have spent the entire conference season promoting the Reform UK leader with inevitable consequences, writes political editor David Maddox

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6 d. ago Palestine protests should be cancelled after Manchester synagogue attack, say Scots MPs

Labour’s Joani Reid and the Lib Dems’ Christine Jardine said the demonstrations should be cancelled as a mark of “respect” and “solidarity” with British Jews

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9 d. ago Generals silent as Hegseth ends ‘warrior ethos’ rally speech: ‘Out with the Milleys’ and ‘in with the Pattons’

The ex-Fox News host railed against decades of work to diversify the all-volunteer military as he announced initiatives to effectively exclude women from combat roles and relax protections against hazing and bullying of troops

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1 week ago John Mitchell opens door to Lions role after leading England to Women’s World Cup triumph

Mitchell is unbeaten as Red Roses head coach and is contracted through to the end of next year’s Six Nations

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1 week ago Menzies Campbell: the ‘Flying Scotsman’ who led the Liberal Democrats from the front

Olympic sprinter, barrister and long-serving MP, Campbell became a respected elder statesman of the Liberal Democrats, known for his principled stance on foreign affairs and quiet authority in Westminster

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1 week ago Tributes pour in for 'guiding light' and former Lib Dem leader, Lord Menzies Campbell

The 84-year-old, known as Ming, had been an Olympic sprinter and a lawyer before entering politics and was hailed by Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton

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1 week ago Sir Menzies Campbell in his own words: Here are 11 memorable quotes from the former Lib Dem leader

The Scottish politician was never short of insighful comment.

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1 week ago Menzies Campbell, former Liberal Democrat leader, dies at 84

Campbell was North East Fife MP for nearly three decades and was made a peer, and once held UK 100m recordMenzies Campbell, the long-serving Liberal Democrat MP who led the party for 18 months, has died aged 84, his family have said.Lord Campbell, usually known as Ming, died in London after a period of respite care, his grandson Gregor Grant-Suttie said in a statement. He had spent some of his final days watching last weekend’s Lib Dem conference. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Lord Menzies Campbell: Former Lib Dem leader and Olympic sprinter Ming Campbell dies aged 84

Tributes have been paid to the former leader of the Liberal Democrats.

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1 week ago Former Lib Dem leader & Scottish MP Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84

FORMER Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell has died aged 84. The former Scots MP, who was also known as Ming, represented North East Fife from 1987 until 2015. He led the party from 2006 to 2007. The political heavyweight also had a stunning career in sport, representing Britain at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. His...

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1 week ago Nigel Farage on course to be PM as Labour faces worst drubbing since 1930s, poll finds

Polling by YouGov suggests Nigel Farage's Reform would win 311 seats in a general election, with Labour slumping to just 144 and the Tories slipping into fourth behind the Lib Dems

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2 w. ago Donald Trump moaned he'd 'had enough' of beautiful things on state visit

Lib Dem culture spokesperson Max Wilkinson said: "Well, that's gratitude for you! Perhaps next time we should offer him a tour of the local spray tan studio and a Happy Meal."

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2 w. ago Donald Trump moaned he'd 'had enough' of beautiful things on UK state visit

Lib Dem culture spokesperson Max Wilkinson said: "Well, that's gratitude for you! Perhaps next time we should offer him a tour of the local spray tan studio and a Happy Meal."

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2 w. ago Farage defends past remarks after Lib Dems say he wants to roll back gun laws

Nigel Farage claimed he had been talking about shooting ranges.

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