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AI will be used to estimate age of asylum seekers from next year

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 10:35
The Home Office says the tool will make it easier to identify adult migrants "attempting to game the system".
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Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 19:55
Former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair has accused the government of having "no coherent plan" for the country.
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Get to know Wales' new first minister

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:46
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth answers quickfire questions at the Urdd Eisteddfod
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'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics'

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:26
The constituency is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics - and the by-election result could decide the next prime minister.
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'A serious country' can't keep changing leaders - Blair

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 09:38
In an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Sir Tony Blair said he believes 'a serious country' can't keep changing its leaders.
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The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy

Mon, 05/25/2026 - 12:08
Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.
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UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 16:11
Labour's candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must "get the balance right".
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Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 13:11
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?
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Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour says

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 19:12
Campaigning organisation Searchlight claims Robert Kenyon was friends with a fascist campaigner on a now deleted Facebook page.
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Who is Andy Burnham? Manchester mayor who wants to be prime minister

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 13:17
The Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first.
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Richmond-upon-Thames: The borough with no opposition

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 16:28
Liberal Democrats won every single seat in Richmond-upon-Thames at the local election, but is that good for democracy?
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Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 00:26
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
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Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 00:26
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
Categories: Politics