5 key takeaways from Keir Starmer’s speech
Keir Starmer today delivered what was probably the best speech of his premiership, issuing a rallying cry for the country to unite against the likes of Nigel Farage
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Nottingham newspaper launches legal challenge against Reform council’s media ban
The letter says the ban was “irrational” and without legal basis
Tommy Robinson issued with ‘cease and desist’ letter over use of anti-apartheid anthem at far-right rally
Singer-songwriter who has spent most of his life fighting against homophobia and racism says it is ‘absurd’ the far-right is using his song
Reform ‘proudly embracing’ US-style anti-abortion politics, campaigners warn
‘The fact that anti-abortion MPs and ex-MPs are flocking to Reform is deeply worrying’
Labour brings back maintenance grants for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
The means-tested grants will be aimed at “those who need them most” and would be funded by a new international student levy, as outlined in a recent immigration white paper.
Andy Burnham denies leadership ambitions: ‘I’ve just launched a debate’
Burnham told those gathered that he was not motivated by personal ambition but rather the concerns of councillors and party members.
EXCLUSIVE: TUC boss says Reform UK are pushing policies of the National Front of the 1970s
Nowak said that the best way for the government to tackle the rise of Reform UK was by delivering change.
Brits reject Reform’s portrayal of country as ‘lawless’ and ‘full of racial tensions’, new poll finds
‘This poll proves we as a nation are not falling for that fake propaganda’
BBC presenter challenges Zia Yusuf over false claim Starmer called voters racist
‘He was talking very clearly about the policy, he said, being immoral and racist’
Anti-corruption charity urges Labour to restore Electoral Commission’s independence
The charity has warned that ministerial powers over the elections watchdog could be abused by a future authoritarian government