18 h. ago Labour embarrassed over claims of 'massive increase' in NHS appointments as analysis reveals rise was smaller than under Tories

Figures obtained by Full Fact found that the 3.6 million additional hospital appointments provided in an eight-month period this year was much lower than during the equivalent date range under the Tories.

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28 h. ago Only those with eyes like a hawk can spot word 'date' in sea of letters in under 20 seconds

This mind boggling brain teaser challenges the readers to spot the word "date" in a sea of letters - and you've only got under 20 seconds to spot it too, so get hunting!

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63 h. ago Poll results: 'Keir Starmer is just copying Reform with his immigration crackdown'

Keir Starmer's tough new immigration crackdown has sparked fierce debate, with supporters praising his stance and critics accusing him of copying rival Reform. Here's what Mirror readers made of it all.

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67 h. ago Starmer says he wants ‘more pensioners’ to get winter fuel payments in policy U

The prime minister told PMQs that as the economy improves he would loosen the eligibility rulesYouGov has published more details of its polling on the electorate’s relationship with Labour, as covered in the Sky News report mentioned earlier. (See 10.06am.)It shows that Reform UK supporters are most likely to think that Labour is trying hard to appeal to them – but least likely to say they would respond positively. Only 4% of Reform UK supporters say they would consider voting Labour, the poll says.I ask her if there will be any changes as demanded by MPs She says while “we want to make sure we address all of people’s concerns, but stressed: “whatever the fiscal position that the government faces, I think the system as a whole needs to change.” Continue reading...

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67 h. ago PMQs live: Starmer says he wants ‘more pensioners’ to get winter fuel payments in major U

The prime minister says as the economy improves he would look again at thresholds YouGov has published more details of its polling on the electorate’s relationship with Labour, as covered in the Sky News report mentioned earlier. (See 10.06am.)It shows that Reform UK supporters are most likely to think that Labour is trying hard to appeal to them – but least likely to say they would respond positively. Only 4% of Reform UK supporters say they would consider voting Labour, the poll says.I ask her if there will be any changes as demanded by MPs She says while “we want to make sure we address all of people’s concerns, but stressed: “whatever the fiscal position that the government faces, I think the system as a whole needs to change.” Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Q+A: Eastdil’s McCaffrey on fighting like an underdog, a monster pipeline and Leyton Orient’s date with destiny

Q+A: Eastdil’s McCaffrey on fighting like an underdog, a monster pipeline and Leyton Orient’s date with destiny  Green Street News

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4 d. ago Reform voters enjoy more dating app success than Tories, study finds

New research suggests that your political leanings could significantly impact your chances of finding love online

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5 d. ago Readers Letters: Addressing the historic injustices of land ownership in Scotland

As a councillor who represents Stornoway North in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, I write to express my support for the principles underpinning the Land Reform Bill currently under consideration, while urging further ambition to address the historic injustices of land ownership in Scotland. The bill represents a vital opportunity to reshape our relationship with the land, ensuring it serves the common good and fosters thriving communities across our nation.

Culture

5 d. ago Swipe right: dating app users prefer Reform voters to Tories, research suggests

Labour, Green and Lib Dem voters fare best overall and users rarely date on the other side of the political spectrumDating app users are more likely to be interested in a Reform voter than a Conservative, new research suggests.Voters were unlikely to swipe right, or like, a profile of someone from the other side of the political spectrum – meaning that centre-right voters are more likely to pick a Reform supporter than someone who supports a leftwing party, analysis from the University of Southampton and Harvard University found. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Reform supporters get more likes on dating apps than Tories, study shows

Overall, the study showed that Labour, Green and Lib Dem voters had a better chance of getting a match than Reform and Conservative voters.

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5 d. ago Britons are more likely to spend a first date on a RUN than in a bar as sober Gen Z ditch boozy meetups, research reveals

In a poll completed by UK Amazon workers, one in four participants would prefer to exercise on a first date, twice the number of those preferring to visit a bar or pub.

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5 d. ago Professional escort shares simple reason why she likes to date her clients

Katija Cortez, 29, has been working as an escort for the past three years and says she mostly dates her clients. There is a lot she's taken from the whole experience

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7 d. ago Immigration is out of control and nowhere is that more apparent than THIS shabby part of town where small boat migrants like Abdul are being moved out of hotels and onto ordinary streets

A triumphalist speech by Lincolnshire's new Reform Party mayor to her cheering supporters waving Union flags made headlines across Britain.

Society

1 week ago Mental health strain of relocation among Scotland’s older adults sparks call for urgent housing reform

New data reveals how the emotional strain of moving home is impacting older adults in Scotland, as experts call for urgent reform around ageing-in-place support.

Society

1 week ago Davide Ancelotti final mission for Carlo revealed as likely Rangers start date activated with deal 'very close'

The son of the most successful manager in Champions League history is in prime position to become the next boss at Ibrox

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1 week ago Keir Starmer says migrants will have to ‘earn the right’ to live in UK as part of new crackdown

Labour prime minister to unveil new ‘contributor model’ he says will boost economic growth in the wake of surge of support for Nigel Farage and Reform

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1 week ago English test among range of Labour measures to control immigration

Keir Starmer says system ‘will be tightened up’ in all areas, following sharp rise in support for Reform UK in electionsLabour’s immigration shake-up challenges decades of party policyAdults accompanying foreign workers to the UK will be expected to pass an English language test and care homes will be prevented from recruiting staff from abroad as part of a swathe of new measures to be revealed by Keir Starmer to “tighten up” the immigration system.Amid a recent surge in support for Reform UK, the prime minister will say on Monday that overseas arrivals should commit “to learning our language” and will promise to overhaul a “broken system” that encourages businesses to “bring in lower-paid workers”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Lammy and Cooper lead Labour fightback against Farage with new migration strategy

Exclusive: Foreign secretary David Lammy has revealed to The Independent his new push with international partners to tackle illegal migration as Yvette Cooper prepares to unveil her white paper on legal migration. Both come in the wake of a surge in popular support for Nigel Farage and Reform

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2 w. ago Scottish independence rears its head again as John Swinney talks up IndyRef2 prospects

John Swinney is hoping the rise of Reform will push more Scots towards supporting the end of the Union.

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2 w. ago Labour's 'lanyard class' has made it a 'hostile environment' for working class voters, party grandee warns

Maurice Glasman said the 'lanyard class' had alienated traditional supporters who are now flocking to Reform UK instead.

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