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Angela Rayner Refers Herself To Ethics Adviser After Admitting Stamp Duty Underpayment
Economy
Angela Rayner Refers Herself To Ethics Adviser After Admitting Stamp Duty Underpayment
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has referred herself to the independent ethics adviser after admitting to not paying enough stamp duty on her seaside flat.
Blue Labour Peer Urges Keir Starmer To Drop Plans For Islamophobia Definition
Home affairs
Blue Labour Peer Urges Keir Starmer To Drop Plans For Islamophobia Definition
The Labour peer behind the Blue Labour movement has urged Keir Starmer to drop any plans to introduce an Islamophobia definition, claiming that it could inflame community tensions and harm free speech.
Nigel Farage Says He Would Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement To Stop Small Boats
Foreign affairs
Nigel Farage Says He Would Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement To Stop Small Boats
A Reform UK government would look to renegotiate the Good Friday peace deal for Northern Ireland as part of its plan to stop small boat crossings, Nigel Farage has said.
Former Tory Adviser Joins Reform-Linked Think Tank
Political parties
Former Tory Adviser Joins Reform-Linked Think Tank
A former Conservative Party adviser has joined a new think tank with links to Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
Tory Councillors Launch Bid To Close Down Cheshire Asylum Hotel After Epping Ruling
Home affairs
Tory Councillors Launch Bid To Close Down Cheshire Asylum Hotel After Epping Ruling
Tories in Cheshire are pushing to remove asylum seekers from a local hotel after a High Court injunction blocked an Essex hotel from housing them there.
Western Security Guarantees Could Include 'Building A Stronger Ukrainian Military'
Defence
Western Security Guarantees Could Include "Building A Stronger Ukrainian Military"
Western leaders could help Ukraine expand its army as part of security guarantees for the country in the event of a peace deal, military experts have told PoliticsHome.
Downing Street Says There Should Be No Limitations On Ukraine Joining NATO
Foreign affairs
Downing Street Says There Should Be No Limitations On Ukraine Joining NATO
Downing Street has said “no limitations” should be placed on Ukraine’s ability to join NATO as Keir Starmer and other European leaders prepare to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington.
Reform-Linked Think Tank Criticises 'Unfair' Right Wing Attacks On Civil Service
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Reform-Linked Think Tank Criticises "Unfair" Right Wing Attacks On Civil Service
The head of a new think tank with links to Reform UK has pushed back against the “right-wing, knee-jerk” attacks on civil servants.
Labour MP Offers US Vice President JD Vance Personal Tour Of Constituency
Foreign affairs
Labour MP Offers US Vice President JD Vance Personal Tour Of Constituency
A Labour MP, whose constituency JD Vance is visiting on holiday, has offered to give the United States Vice President a tour of his area.
Government Urged To Fast-Track Football Regulator As Clubs Face Collapse
Culture
Government Urged To Fast-Track Football Regulator As Clubs Face Collapse
Labour MPs and peers are urging the government to expedite the implementation of the new football regulator as two English football clubs face financial crises.
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Must Include Kyiv, Downing Street Says
Foreign affairs
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Must Include Kyiv, Downing Street Says
A peace deal between Ukraine and Russia must include Kyiv, Downing Street has emphasised.
Keir Starmer Says New Israeli Ground Offensive Will Cause More Bloodshed
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Says New Israeli Ground Offensive Will Cause More Bloodshed
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the Israeli government's decision to take control of Gaza is "wrong" and will only bring more "bloodshed".
Planning Reform Climbdown Could Harm Economic Growth, Housing Experts Warn
Economy
Planning Reform Climbdown Could Harm Economic Growth, Housing Experts Warn
Housing experts are raising the alarm that rowing back on planning reform will slow down the pace of building in Britain – at a time when government is in desperate search of economic growth.
Labour Party Divided Over Prime Minister's Palestinian State Recognition Plan
Foreign affairs
Labour Party Divided Over Prime Minister's Palestinian State Recognition Plan
The Labour Party has faced significant internal conflict following the Prime Minister’s pledge to recognise a Palestinian state by September, causing a deep rift in the party.
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Exclusive: A number of Labour MPs met UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell in a testy and emotionally charged conversation over the government’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state.
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
A number of Labour MPs have urged No 10 to reconsider recognising a Palestinian state in September if Hamas are still holding hostages in Gaza.
Keir Starmer Announces UK Will Recognise Palestinian State Unless Israel Meets Conditions
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Announces UK Will Recognise Palestinian State Unless Israel Meets Conditions
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has committed conditional support to recognising a Palestinian state in September.
Labour MPs Raise Alarm Over Equalities Watchdog's Use Of AI
Culture
Labour MPs Raise Alarm Over Equalities Watchdog's Use Of AI
Labour MPs are concerned the equalities watchdog is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to sift through responses to a survey which may determine who can use single-sex spaces.
Gaza Independent MP Backs Co-Leader Model For New Left-Wing Party
Political parties
Gaza Independent MP Backs Co-Leader Model For New Left-Wing Party
A pro-Gaza Independent MP has said he is “fully behind” Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn co-leading a new left-wing party.
Diane Abbott Suspended From Labour
Parliament
Diane Abbott Suspended From Labour
Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour Party after repeating remarks about how Jews and Black people experience racism.
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
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Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suspended four MPs from Labour following recent rebellions.
Defence Secretary 'Deeply Uncomfortable' With Super Injunction Over Afghan Data Leak
Defence
By Tom Scotson
Defence Secretary "Deeply Uncomfortable" With Super Injunction Over Afghan Data Leak
Defence Secretary John Healey has said that a super injunction over a major data leak which put thousands of Afghan lives at risk made him feel "deeply uncomfortable".
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
By Tom Scotson
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
The chair of the Islamophobia Working Group told MPs and peers that there may not be a need for an Islamophobia definition, PoliticsHome understands.
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Political parties
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Exclusive: A Reform UK staffer has been suspended after she was charged with assault and criminal damage over an incident at a Pride event.
MPs Asked For Views On Islamophobia Definition
Home affairs
MPs Asked For Views On Islamophobia Definition
The Islamophobia Working Group will meet MPs and peers next week as part of its work to produce a definition. 
Tory Lords Push To Stop Hereditary Peers Being Removed By Labour Reforms
Political parties
Tory Lords Push To Stop Hereditary Peers Being Removed By Labour Reforms
Senior Tories in the House of Lords are pushing for hereditary peers to avoid removal from the unelected chamber by being made life peers instead.
Labour MPs Urge Government To Proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guard As Israel Ceasefire Wobbles
Foreign affairs
By Tom Scotson
Labour MPs Urge Government To Proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guard As Israel Ceasefire Wobbles
A number of Labour MPs have urged the government to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as the conflict between Iran and Israel risks further escalation.
Home Office Proscribes Palestine Action Under Terrorism Law
Foreign affairs
Home Office Proscribes Palestine Action Under Terrorism Law
The government has announced it will proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism law after the group broke into and vandalised RAF base Brize Norton.
Government Seeks Input On Including Racism In Islamophobia Definition
Communities
Government Seeks Input On Including Racism In Islamophobia Definition
The government working group tasked with producing a new Islamophobia definition has sent out a call for evidence to ask whether it should include racism.
Nigel Farage Hopes The Iranian Regime Is “Wiped Out'
Foreign affairs
Nigel Farage Hopes The Iranian Regime Is “Wiped Out"
Nigel Farage hopes the Iranian regime is “wiped out” in its conflict with Israel. 
Labour MPs Split Over Whether To Recognise Palestinian State
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Split Over Whether To Recognise Palestinian State
Labour MPs are divided over whether now is the time to recognise a Palestinian state as conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Tory Donors Urged To Boost Kemi Badenoch’s Social Media Presence
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Tory Donors Urged To Boost Kemi Badenoch’s Social Media Presence
The Conservative Party co-chairman has asked donors to put money into boosting Kemi Badenoch’s social media presence.
The Ayoub Khan Interview: 'A Lot' Of MPs Are In Talks About Joining The Pro-Gaza Independents
Political parties
The Ayoub Khan Interview: "A Lot" Of MPs Are In Talks About Joining The Pro-Gaza Independents
Ayoub Khan, one of five pro-Gaza MPs in the ‘Independent Alliance’ group, talks to Tom Scotson about Israel and Palestine, same-sex marriage, and forming a new party
Labour MP Accuses Priti Patel Of Not 'One Word of Sympathy For Palestinians In Gaza'
Foreign affairs
Labour MP Accuses Priti Patel Of Not "One Word of Sympathy For Palestinians In Gaza"
A Labour MP has accused Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel of not having expressed “one word of sympathy for Palestinians in Gaza” in the House of Commons.
Keir Starmer Announces Winter Fuel U-Turn After Public Backlash
Economy
Keir Starmer Announces Winter Fuel U-Turn After Public Backlash
Keir Starmer has confirmed that the government will change the winter fuel payment threshold following backlash over how it would affect pensioners.
Labour MPs Urge Government To Harden Position On China
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Urge Government To Harden Position On China
Labour MPs have urged the government to harden its “naive” stance on China and prevent the Chinese Communist Party from acquiring critical infrastructure and silencing activist communities in the United Kingdom.