9 d. ago RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: The scandal of the Taliban commander's nephew who's now allowed to have eight jobless relatives join him in Britain shows why Reform are heading for a landslide

Here's yet another lunatic asylum case to make your blood boil. A Taliban commander's nephew given refugee status in Britain can now be joined by seven - yes seven - family members.

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2 w. ago The hard right are claiming the cross – and true Christians should not allow it | Polly Toynbee

British church leaders have finally spoken out about the dangerous rise of Christian nationalism. But their message was far too timidNot here in this tolerant green and pleasant land of gentle, if deserted, country churches. No, surely Britain is well-fortified against American-style extreme evangelism. But Christianity erupts in its latest manifestation as far-right nationalist politics cosplaying as piety. Take seriously these Christian soldiers marching onward as to war under Tommy Robinson’s banner, some dressed as crusaders. “Are we still a Christian country?” a GB News reporter asked the prime minister, who wriggled uncomfortably beside Donald Trump at their press conference.Keir Starmer is an atheist and a humanist who celebrates Jewish festivals with his family, so here’s his reply verbatim: “Yeah, look, I mean, in terms of a Christian country, I was christened. So, that is my church has been, um, all my life. And we are, that is, wired into our informal constitution. Of cou...

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2 w. ago World Athletics Championships: Britain face ‘reset’ after failure to land gold

The British team in Tokyo finished 21st in the medal table with five podium appearances.

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2 w. ago Glam golfer Charley Hull reveals special request from Donald Trump – 'I'll look forward to it'

Glam golfer Charley Hull has revealed a special request she received from Donald Trump after attending a dinner as a guest of the US President at Windsor Castle

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2 w. ago Trump boards Air Force One back to the US after hailing 'special relationship' with Britain as historic state visit draws to a close: RECAP

RECAP: Follow the latest developments on the final day of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK as the US President heads to Chequers where he will be hosted by Keir Starmer.

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2 w. ago Glamorous golfer reveals offer from Donald Trump after she turned heads at UK state banquet

Glamorous LPGA star Charley Hull has revealed what she chatted about with Donald Trump when the golfer was a guest at the state banquet held at Windsor Castle in the US President's honour.

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2 w. ago Prince William's kind gesture for First Lady Melania Trump during lavish state banquet

Prince William graciously pulled out a chair for First Lady Melania Trump during a glittering state banquet to welcome the US President Trump to the UK at Windsor Castle on Wednesday evening.

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2 w. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President heads back to US as historic two

The US President are on their way back to the US after taking off on Air Force One at Stansted Airport shortly before 6pm this evening

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2 w. ago Trump boards Air Force One back to the US after hailing 'special relationship' with Britain as historic state visit draws to a close: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments on the final day of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK as the US President heads to Chequers where he will be hosted by Keir Starmer.

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2 w. ago Trump UK visit live: President departs Britain after telling Starmer to call in military against migrants

British prime minister hails two countries’ ‘special relationship’ during joint press conference to round off Trump's state visit to UK

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2 w. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President heads back to US after suggesting Starmer calls in military to stop small boats

The US president says Putin ‘let me down’ and admits disagreement over Gaza at joint press conference with Prime Minister as historic second state visit comes to an end

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2 w. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President suggests Starmer calls in military to stop small boats before heading back to US

The US president says Putin ‘let me down’ and admits disagreement over Gaza at joint press conference with Prime Minister as historic second state visit nears end

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2 w. ago Trump admits he has a 'few disagreements' with Starmer as leaders are questioned over Gaza, illegal immigration and Peter Mandelson: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments on the final day of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK as the US President heads to Chequers where he will be hosted by Keir Starmer.

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2 w. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President suggests Starmer calls in military to stop small boats at press conference

The US president says Putin ‘let me down’ and admits disagreement over Gaza at joint press conference with Prime Minister as historic second state visit nears end

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2 w. ago Trump UK visit live: President tells Starmer to call in the military against illegal migration

Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer addressing the media at Chequers as the US president’s state visit continues

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2 w. ago King Charles shows true feelings over Donald Trump speech with two

King Charles and the rest of the Royal Family were in attendance at the state banquet in Windsor Castle, where US President Donald Trump gave a speech

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2 w. ago Trump UK visit live: Starmer says he will ‘change lives’ with US president as they ‘renew special relationship’

Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer spoke to business leaders after holding bilateral talks at Chequers, as the US president’s state visit continues

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2 w. ago US and UK have done ‘more good than any two nations in history’, says Trump – UK politics live

US president describes bond between US and UK as ‘unbreakable’ as he concludes his state visitPresident Trump is now leaving Windsor Castle. He will be flying to Chequers by helicopter.Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has thanked King Charles for what he said at the state banquet last night strongly supporting the Ukrainian cause.I extend my deepest thanks to His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily for his steadfast support. Ukraine greatly values the United Kingdom’s unwavering and principled stance.When tyranny threatens Europe once again, we must all hold firm, and Britain continues to lead in defending freedom on many fronts. Together, we have achieved a lot, and with the support of freedom-loving nations—the UK, our European partners, and the US—we continue to defend values and protect lives. We are united in our efforts to make diplomacy work and secure lasting peace for the European continent.Our countries have the closest defence, security and intelligence rel...

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2 w. ago Trump state visit LIVE: Starmer and Trump to hold press conference after signing major tech deal

The US president is holding a joint press conference with the Prime Minister as he nears the end of his historic second state visit

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2 w. ago Trump UK visit live: Starmer calls US president ‘my friend’ as he praises ‘special relationship’ after talks

Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer spoke to business leaders after holding bilateral talks at Chequers, as the US president’s state visit continues

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