2 h. ago Green Party to shift leftwards after landslide win by new leader Zack Polanski

Mr Polanski could offer a fresh headache to Sir Keir Starmer’s Government from the political left.

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3 h. ago Unlike Tory 'fantasies', this Labour government will ignore 'party politics' to achieve prosperous North Sea

UK energy minister Michael Shanks addresses the issue of the North Sea’s future.

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3 h. ago Cooper suggests asylum seekers could be moved into warehouses instead of hotels – UK politics live

Home secretary says government aims to ‘shrink the whole asylum system’ and is looking at ‘military and industrial sites’Lamb says the Greens are “the antidote to Reform”.That gets a big round of applause.We’re a home for all those people across the country holding their heads in their hands as the Labour government lets them down again and again and again, whether it is switching from the aid budget or from people with disabilities and not bringing in taxes we need.And that is why, in reaction, a new Green wave is sweeping the country as people turn to us.It’s already become a bit of a cliche, but we are really moving into a multi-party system, with the Greens poised to help create the next government.And, like all the best cliches, it has the distinct advantage of also being for true. Continue reading...

Society

16 h. ago Tory leader Kemi Badenoch slams Labour for treating oil and gas sector as a ‘relic of the past’

Badenoch will pledge to make North Sea oil and gas the ‘cornerstone’ of the economy

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16 h. ago Kemi Badenoch pledges to make oil and gas ‘cornerstone’ of UK economy

The Conservative leader will attack the UK Government for treating the North Sea industry as a ‘relic of the past’.

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19 h. ago Minister apologises for calling assisted dying Bill ‘major Government priority’

The Labour frontbencher moved to correct ‘inaccurate information’ as the administration is neutral on the contentious legislation.

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20 h. ago Cooper accused by Labour MP of ‘scapegoating’ migrants over asylum plans

Kim Johnson called for ‘more humane policies’, such as safe routes for migrants, as she criticised the Government’s plans.

Events

23 h. ago ‘I completely get it’ – Starmer insists he wants to empty asylum hotels faster

Sir Keir Starmer spoke to the BBC about his desire to grip the small boats crisis, as Yvette Cooper is set to unveil reforms to border security.

Events

38 h. ago Most drivers want tougher rules on pavement parking – survey

London and Scotland are the only parts of the UK where pavement parking is banned.

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2 d. ago DWP says 70,000 more Brits claiming PIP as expert advises how best to apply

The Labour Government had attempted to cut the PIP bill by making the eligibility criteria for the daily living element tougher but was forced into a U-turn by rebelling backbench MPs

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3 d. ago It's one rule for socialist Angela Rayner... and another for the rest of us: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

It's now obvious to all of us with half a brain that this Labour government is rotten to the core. And in a Cabinet of hypocrites, there is no more brazen exponent of the art than Angela Rayner.

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4 d. ago Parliament will continue current session until spring 2026, ministers announce

The session, which began in July last year after Labour won the election, could run to nearly two years long as a result of the announcement.

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5 d. ago Reeves ‘eyes tax hike for landlords’ with ‘rental national insurance’

Officials are said to be looking at proposals to hike a levy on property earnings in a bid to raise £2 billion.

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5 d. ago ED Miliband's Net Zero 'lunacy' is blamed for YOUR energy bill hike... after Ofgem confirms wind farms drive cost up

Ed Miliband's Net Zero 'lunacy' was on Wednesday night blamed for a shock rise in energy bills that will see millions pay more this winter.

Economics

6 d. ago Labour urged to agree to 'bespoke' oil and gas permits after independent review findings

Keir Starmer’s government has been urged to agree a compromise to its promised ban on new oil and gas licences.

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6 d. ago Millions urged to make £138 energy saving with this simple change

Households could end up paying £138 more if they don't swap to Direct Debit

Economics

7 d. ago Should the air conditioning be turned off when you're out, or left on? It depends, experts say

Some of us have been told it's more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work

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7 d. ago Peers could be forced to resign if they do not attend House of Lords enough

Ministers are also said to be mulling over plans to place a retirement age of 80 on members of the House of Lords.

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8 d. ago The Labour Government has failed to tackle the high cost of energy bills

Writing in the Daily Record, First Minister John Swinney says people are going to struggle to afford their heating this winter.

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9 d. ago Voices: Starmer has to find a workable plan to ‘stop the boats’ or Farage will become prime minister

The only thing that will defeat Reform’s unworkable asylum policy is a workable one, writes John Rentoul. Looking at its numerous holes won’t work when symbolism is its main attraction to so many in Britain

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