3 h. ago Should Keir Starmer take a tougher stance on Donald Trump? Vote in our poll

Keir Starmer opposes Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over Greenland but is not considering taking retaliatory action - vote in our poll on whether the PM should be tougher

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23 h. ago Uganda’s president calls opponents 'terrorists' in victory speech

Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term but poll criticised by observers and rights groups over repression of opposition and internet blackoutUganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, fresh from winning a seventh term in office at 81, said on Sunday that the opposition were “terrorists” who had tried to use violence to overturn the election results.Official results showed Museveni winning a landslide with 72% of the vote, but the poll was criticised by African election observers and rights groups due to the heavy repression of the opposition and an internet blackout. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Vote in our Independent Women poll: Is the new ‘autistic Barbie’ good for representation?

Each week, Victoria Richards asks Independent Women readers to weigh in on the stories and debates shaping the headlines

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1 week ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: What’s your biggest money concern for the year ahead?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

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1 week ago Should the UK put boots on the ground in Ukraine? Vote in our poll

Keir Starmer has signed a declaration alongside Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky pledging to put boots on the ground if a peace deal is reached - do you think that's the right move?

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1 week ago Vote in our Independent Women poll: Is Reform UK a good alternative to Labour?

Each week, Victoria Richards asks Independent Women readers to weigh in on the stories and debates shaping the headlines

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1 week ago Should the UK rejoin the EU and reverse Brexit? Vote in our poll

Keir Starmer is trying to repair relations with the European Union but Brexit remains a thorny issue in the UK - and we want to know your views on whether to rejoin the EU or not

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2 w. ago Trump changes on Putin drone attack claim after CIA briefing finds no evidence

Donald Trump has dramatically reversed his stance on Putin's drone attack claim after CIA briefing found no evidence supporting the Russian allegation

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2 w. ago What’s the biggest issue Keir Starmer must address in 2026? Vote in our poll

Prime Minister Keir Starmers returns to a bumper in-tray after the Christmas break - and we want to know your views on what his top priorities should be in 2026

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4 w. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: What financial resolutions will you make for 2026?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

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4 w. ago Thomas Skinner's row with BBC in tatters as Strictly Come Dancing voting numbers emerge

Thomas Skinner's claims of vote rigging on Strictly Come Dancing appear undermined after independent poll showed he received just 1.4 per cent of votes

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4 w. ago Thomas Skinner's true Strictly voting figures revealed leaving BBC fight in tatters

Thomas Skinner’s explosive legal threat against the BBC saying they rigged the vote appears to contradict an independent poll vote showing him bottom

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