7 d. ago MPs vote to remove conditional immunity for Troubles’ crimes from Legacy Act

The High Court in Belfast ruled parts of the Act were incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights in 2024.

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7 d. ago MPs brace for crunch Northern Ireland legacy vote TODAY as David Davis warns ex

The Government is seeking to pass a 'remedial order' to repeal immunity provisions from Northern Irelandlegacy legislation.

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1 week ago France becomes latest Nato member to confirm Greenland troop deployment – Europe live

Múte B. Egede, Greenland’s deputy prime minister, said more soldiers were expected in the coming daysDanish prime minister Mette Frederiksen has responded to last night’s “not easy” meeting with US representatives in Washington, warning that “there is a fundamental disagreement” over “the American ambition to take over Greenland.”In a post on Facebook, Frederiksen stressed the Danish government would “continue our efforts to prevent this scenario from becoming a reality.”The defence and protection of Greenland is a common concern for the entire Nato alliance. Continue reading...

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1 week ago France latest to confirm Nato troop deployment after Trump says Greenland ‘very important’ for US national security – Europe live

Múte B. Egede, Greenland’s deputy prime minister, said more soldiers were expected in the coming daysFrance is the latest country to confirm a military deployment to Greenland as Denmark and allies are desperate to show US president Donald Trump that they take the Arctic security seriously and are capable of defending it if needed.Greenlandic deputy prime minister, Múte B. Egede, said that more soldiers were expected in the coming days, joined by “more military flights and ships” as part of hastily convened “Operation Convince Trump” “Operation Arctic Endurance.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago MPs vote to restrict protests outside animal testing labs and research centres

The ruling encompasses all 'life sciences infrastructure'

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2 w. ago Mahmood wins vote to ban animal testing lab protests – despite Labour backbench rebellion

Labour MPs rebel in vote to outlaw activists’ vigils outside laboratories and beagle-breeding facilities

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2 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: UK earmarks £200m to prepare for possible Ukraine troop deployment

British defence minister says money will be spent on vehicle upgrades, communication systems and counter-drone protection, ensuring troops are ready to deploy. What we know on day 1,417 Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK commits £200m to prepare British troops for Ukraine deployment

The money will pay for upgrades to vehicles and communications systems, counter-drone protection and other equipment.

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3 w. ago Starmer says MPs to get vote on deploying UK peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

Labour prime minister has signed historic deal to deploy armed forces to enforce any ceasefire with Russia – with Trump’s blessing

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3 w. ago MPs to get vote on deploying UK peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

Labour prime minister has signed historic deal to deploy armed forces to enforce any ceasefire with Russia – with Trump’s blessing

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3 w. ago MPs would get vote on troop deployment to Ukraine, says Keir Starmer

UK and France ready to send peacekeeping troops, PM tells House of CommonsUK politics live – latest updatesMPs will have a debate and vote before any UK troops are deployed on peacekeeping duties in Ukraine, Keir Starmer has announced at prime minister’s questions.Speaking after Britain and France said they would be willing to send troops if there was a peace deal, following discussions at a wider summit in Paris, Starmer was pressed by Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, as to why he was not making a full Commons statement. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Russia brands Keir Starmer 'illiterate' and 'a fool' for vowing to station British troops in Ukraine as Putin attack dog threatens UK with missile strikes

A senior Russian official has branded Sir Keir Starmer as 'illiterate' and 'a fool' after he vowed to base British troops in Ukraine as part of a peace deal. 

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3 w. ago Starmer: Number of troops sent to Ukraine will be voted on by MPs

British and French forces will help to train Ukrainian troops and protect stocks of weaponry, aimed at deterring future Russian aggression.

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3 w. ago Starmer tells PMQs that MPs would get vote on deployment of troops to Ukraine – UK politics live

Starmer said UK willing to put peace-keeping troops on the ground in Ukraine, but Kemi Badenoch says PM’s plans lack detailFarage is now talking about London, where council elections are taking place.He says that Sadiq Khan has said he will run for a fourth term as mayor. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago MPs will be able to vote on any deployment of UK troops to Ukraine, says Starmer

Prime minister under pressure over pledges made as part of security guarantees to underpin proposed peace deal

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer vows MPs will get vote before British troops are put on the ground in Ukraine if there is a ceasefire deal

During PMQs clashes, Kemi Badenoch challenged Keir Starmer for details of how many personnel could be deployed to guarantee a mooted peace deal.

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3 w. ago PMQs live: Starmer says MPs would get vote on deployment of troops to Ukraine

Starmer said UK willing to put peace-keeping troops on the ground in Ukraine, but Kemi Badenoch says PM’s plans lack detailFarage is now talking about London, where council elections are taking place.He says that Sadiq Khan has said he will run for a fourth term as mayor. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Starmer to face first PMQs of 2026 after pledging boots on the ground in Ukraine

The Prime Minister said British forces would be placed in ‘military hubs’ in Ukraine as part of peacekeeping efforts once the war is over.

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3 w. ago What to know about Ukraine allies’ security guarantees as the war nears 4 years

Ukraine’s allies have agreed on a framework for international security guarantees designed to deter any future Russian attack, as part of efforts to end Moscow’s nearly four-year invasion

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3 w. ago UK and France agree to send troops into Ukraine as part of a peace deal: Starmer paves way for British boots on the ground as Trump's team hail 'big milestone' in ending war

Following talks in the French capital, the Prime Minister signed an agreement - dubbed the 'Paris Declaration' - to commit the UK to the deployment of forces.

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