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UK’s decision to rejoin EU’s Erasmus scheme is supported by majority of Britons, poll finds
The government says that up to 100,000 people of all ages could benefit in the first year.
Nigel Farage faces second investigation over claims he broke electoral law
Anna Turley, the Labour party chair, has called on Farage to “urgently come out of hiding” and explain whether his party spent more than the £20,660 limit for campaigning.
Keir Starmer roasts Reform UK at PMQs over Russian bribes
The Prime Minister’s comments caused much laughter across the Commons, with Farage and his deputy Richard Tice looking annoyed.
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill passes through Parliament-Delivering biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the development marked a “major victory for working people in every part of the country”.
Reform council could implement ‘biggest council tax rise county has ever had’
It’s been revealed that the county council has applied to government for permission to potentially increase council tax by up to 10%.
Reform councillor faces calls to resign after sending just 2 emails in 6 months
“It is extremely disappointing. It does no politician any good when the public are ignored.”
Donald Trump claims Liz Truss as ‘voice of authority’ as part of his $10bn claim against BBC
Someone should remind Trump that Truss has no credibility in the UK.
Reform MP condemned for trying to defend party candidate who told David Lammy to ‘go home’
Farage has come under criticism and pressure to sack Chris Parry, a former senior Royal Navy officer, after his “grotesque” comments embroiled Reform in a fresh vetting scandal.