22 h. ago Faith leaders have urgent message for Britain after Manchester synagogue attack

British Jews described the Manchester Synagogue terror attack as their “worst nightmare” and told of how they’ve been suffering a ‘tsunami of hatred’ since October 7th

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38 h. ago American democracy might not survive another year – is Europe ready for that? | Alexander Hurst

Trapped between Putin and Trump, EU citizens understand the grave dangers facing the continent. Their leaders urgently need to face reality, tooFascism is supposed to look a certain way: black-clad, uniformed, synchronised and menacing. It is not supposed to look like an overweight president who can’t pronounce acetaminophen and who bumbles, for a full minute, about how he would have renovated the UN’s New York headquarters with marble floors, rather than a terrazzo. But as Umberto Eco remarked in his timeless essay on identifying the eternal nature of fascism: “Life is not that simple. Ur-Fascism can come back under the most innocent of disguises.”Historians, scholars and even some insiders from the first Trump administration have seen through the comedic quality of the disguise. They appear to have seen in Donald Trump himself and those around him, Eco’s core criteria: the call to tradition and the rejection of reason, the fear of difference, the hostility towards disagreement, th...

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4 d. ago Andy Burnham calls for UK to rejoin EU within his lifetime and rejects claim he is fiscally irresponsible – UK politics live

Mayor of Greater Manchester says he would have to be ‘wrenched’ out of city and says he wants UK to rejoin EUIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Andy Burnham says Labour leadership is too ‘factional’ – UK politics live

Mayor of Greater Manchester says he cannot recall anyone having the whip withdrawn for disagreements over policy in Blair and Brown erasIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Reeves says she won’t take economic risks, hints at hard choices, and warns Reform will threaten living standards – UK politics live

Chancellor references chaos under Liz Truss but says some people ‘peddle idea we can abandon economic responsibility’In her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Labour has done more in every one of its 451 days in office than in 5,000 days in opposition, says Reeves – UK politics live

Chancellor lists ‘first genuine living wage’, capping bus fares, public sector pay rises in speech to Labour party conferenceIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Supporting Reform’s ‘racist policy’ does not make voters racist, says Rachel Reeves – UK politics live

Chancellor backs Keir Starmer’s statement that policy to end indefinite leave to remain is racist, but says many Reform supporters would be ‘horrified’ by itIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Anas Sarwar urges Keir Starmer to be more "confident" and "positive" as he sets out case to replace SNP

In his Labour conference speech in Liverpool, the Scottish Labour leader urged the Labour Cabinet to start selling the policies he says have made a difference to people's lives.

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5 d. ago Andy Burnham given brutal leadership advice by Alan Johnson on BBC

Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson said the Greater Manchester Mayor, who has said MPs have urged him to run for the leadership, was not doing the country 'any favours'

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5 d. ago Pentagon chief summons US military leaders for mystery 'urgent meeting' as WW3 fears ignite

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called military leaders for an unexplained meeting which has raised eyebrows, with some congressional aides confused why it's been called in the first place

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7 d. ago From grassroots to states, let women lead. Stability, hope and innovation will follow | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Sahle

As former African presidents, we know the world has no need of more speeches. In a time of crisis, the UN must encourage strong female leadershipThis year, as the United Nations convenes for its 80th general assembly and the world watches, we believe there is no issue more urgent than the rise of female African leaders. From peace and education to health and climate, women are not just affected by crises, they are leading the solutions.It is time for funders, policymakers, multilateral institutions and development agencies to step up, boldly invest and ensure that African women are empowered to lead. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Let women lead. From peacekeeping to hunger, health to climate, the world will benefit | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Sahle

As former African presidents, we know the world has no need of more speeches. In a time of crisis, the UN must encourage strong female leadershipThis year, as the United Nations convenes for its 80th general assembly and the world watches, we believe there is no issue more urgent than the rise of female African leaders. From peace and education to health and climate, women are not just affected by crises, they are leading the solutions.It is time for funders, policymakers, multilateral institutions and development agencies to step up, boldly invest and ensure that African women are empowered to lead. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Anas Sarwar urges Andy Burnham to 'continue serving Manchester' as speculation mounts over leadership challenge

The Scottish Labour leader said Keir Starmer had a "really difficult job" when asked if he had confidence in the Prime Minister.

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8 d. ago Nigel Farage urges Bank of England to welcome cryptocurrencies in talks with governor Andrew Bailey

The Reform UK leader also used his first formal meeting with the Bank's Governor Andrew Bailey to demand a change of course on quantitative easing (QE).

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8 d. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Would Andy Burnham be a better prime minister than Sir Keir Starmer?

Andy Burnham says MPs are privately urging him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, fuelling speculation he could be seeking a Westminster return.

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8 d. ago Andy Burnham says he has been urged to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour leader

The mayor claims MPs 'contacted him throughout the summer'

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9 d. ago Hot talk: As deadline and higher temperatures loom, stronger warming

More than 100 world leaders have gathered to discuss urgent climate action as Earth continues to heat up

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9 d. ago Boris Johnson urges UK government to put troops in 'safe areas' of Ukraine

The former prime minister said the UK lacks ‘the will, leadership, and urgency’ to put a stop to the conflict

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1 week ago Glencadam Distillery welcomes new leadership ahead of landmark visitor centre launch

Glencadam Distillery has appointed Michael van der Veen as brand home manager and Lauren Oliver as deputy brand home manager to enhance the future offering at the new state-of-the-art visitor centre, as anticipation builds for the unveiling this autumn.

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1 week ago Don't recognise Palestinian state, US tells Starmer as Kemi Badenoch says move would give Hamas 'a reward for terrorism'

US leaders have urged Keir Starmer not to recognise a Palestinian state over fears the 'deeply troubling' move could reward Hamas.

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