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Don’t play politics with Israeli imports law, Taoiseach says
It is important people “don’t play politics” with legislation that would ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land, the Taoiseach has said. Simon Harris cast doubt on the passing of the Occupied Territories Bill...
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Conservatives call on Government to ‘think again’ on winter fuel payment
Conservative MP Mel Stride speaks to PA ahead of handing in a petition to the Treasury, signed by Conservative MPs, calling for the Government to stop the planned cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment, on College Green in Westminster, London.
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‘I like elections on a Friday,’ says Taoiseach but polling date not revealed
Taoiseach Simon Harris has hinted that the upcoming general election will be held on a Friday, narrowing the possible dates it could be held. The three coalition party leaders agreed to hold a pre-Christmas election following a meeting...
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Green leader ‘entitled to opinion’ but no pressure for November poll – Taoiseach
The Taoiseach has said he does not feel under pressure to hold a general election on the date mooted by his coalition colleague. Simon Harris said he has no problem with Roderic O’Gorman telling reporters he thinks the election should be...
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All parties planning for November election date, insists McDonald
All political parties in Ireland are planning for a November general election, Mary Lou McDonald has said. Despite Fine Gael and Fianna Fail’s repeated insistence that the election will not be called until next year, the Sinn Fein...
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"Maybe not the best at comebacks" - Q&A with James Cleverly at Conservative Party leadership campaign event
James Cleverly answered questions from the press during the Conservative Party leadership campaign event at the old war rooms. He spoke about his plans if he was made leader of the party.
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Q&A with Kemi Badenoch at Conservative Party leadership campaign event
Kemi Badenoch answering questions from the press during the Conservative Party leadership campaign event, Renewal 2030 at IET London.
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James Cleverly attacks Keir Starmer in leadership speech - Full Speech
James Cleverly attacks Keir Starmer in Leadership speech for the conservatives. In what was described as a Major speech in his campaign for the Conservative leadership, the former home secretary said his priorities as prime minister...
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SNP Westminster leader speaks at party conference - full
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn speech speaks to the SNP party conference.
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Dame Priti Patel launches Conservative leadership campaign – full post-speech Q&A
Dame Priti Patel has launched her Conservative leadership campaign in London promising to get the party “back to winning ways”. Dame Priti said: “The Conservative and Unionist Party is the greatest political party in the world, and I’m...
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Tom Tugendhat delivers speech on key public sector issues - Full
Full speech of Conservative leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat, during which he said “an honest and open conversation about population size is the only way to have a country that is happy with itself”. He also said Sir Keir Starmer is...
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Former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal talks new book "Veto, The Governor's Cat"
In an interview with Scripps News, former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal shares how his late wife inspired the book and what he hopes children can learn from it. (Scripps News)
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Murdo Fraser to launch Scottish Conservative leadership bid - full speech
Murdo Fraser, the longest-serving Scottish Conservative MSP and current spokesperson for business, the economy, and tourism, formally launches his bid to become the next leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
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Murdo Fraser welcomes backing of colleagues as he launches Scottish Conservative leadership bid
Two of the contenders for the Scottish Conservative leadership have dropped out of the race and backed veteran MSP Murdo Fraser for the top job. Liam Kerr and Jamie Greene had previously announced their intention to run to replace...
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Murdo Fraser launches bid to become Scottish Conservative leader
Murdo Fraser has said change is a “matter of survival” for the Scottish Conservatives as he welcomed the backing of two other MSPs who dropped out of the leadership race. The veteran MSP received the support of Liam Kerr and Jamie...
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Hollywood stars and singers back Kamala Harris after Joe Biden withdraws from presidential race
Swathes of A-list actors, singers and other celebrities have come out in force to throw their support behind vice president Kamala Harris after Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the US presidential race.
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Mayors meeting is a statement of intent, says Sadiq Khan
London Mayor Sadiq Khan speaks to the media outside Number 10 following a meeting with Sir Keir Starmer who hosts an event with metro mayors.
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Rachel Reeves gives first major speech as Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make kickstarting economic growth a “national mission” with major changes to speed up infrastructure projects and unlock private investment. The UK’s first female chancellor promised to ‘fix the foundations’...
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Rachel Reeves gives first major speech as Chancellor - Full speech
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make kickstarting economic growth a “national mission” with major changes to speed up infrastructure projects and unlock private investment. The UK’s first female chancellor promised to ‘fix the foundations’...
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Removal vans spotted in Downing Street following Labour landslide win in General Election
Footage from Downing Street as removal vans are spotted outside, following the Conservatives humiliating defeat in the General Election.
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Photo ID rule may have prevented 445,000 from voting in election, poll indicates
Some 445,000 voters may not have been issued with a ballot paper in the General Election because they did not have the correct identification, polling has suggested. Of the 2,047 people surveyed by More In Common, 3.2% reported being...
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Who in and out of Rishi Sunak’s shadow cabinet?
Former prime minister Lord Cameron does not feature in the interim shadow cabinet, the Conservative Party has confirmed. Suffering a net loss of 251 MPs in last week’s General Election, the Tories have named their opposition frontbench...
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Starmer meets with Gething during visit to the Senedd
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits the Senedd in Cardiff to meet First Minister Vaughan Gething, as part of his tour of all four corners of the UK since becoming PM.
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France's left-wing parties win most seats in elections; lack of majority threatens turmoil
Polling projections show that a coalition on the left that came together unexpectedly ahead of France's snap elections won the most parliamentary seats in the vote. (Scripps News)