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Sackings and resignations take the shine off Starmer’s reset
Peter Mandelson’s sacking marks the latest crisis for a prime minister who promised to restore integrity to public office
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New phase, old divisions: MPs give verdict on Starmer’s reset
Keir Starmer says it’s ‘phase 2’ of his government. As the cost of borrowing soars and growth slows, the economy is top of the agenda
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What Westminster is saying about Reform’s first attempt at migration policy
Nigel Farage has given the public a glimpse of what a Reform UK government might do — including deporting 600,000 people
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Epping Forest asylum hotel victory is a timebomb for Labour
Labour pledged to stop using hotels to house those seeking asylum by 2029. Its timetable has shrunk — but some MPs say the smart thing to do is keep waiting
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Releasing suspects’ ethnicity is a gift to the far right, Labour MPs warn
Police will be able to release suspects' ethnicity and immigration status in a move ministers say will quell misinformation
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Can Labour outflank Reform on asylum? MPs are divided
As both anti-asylum and anti-racist protests mount outside hotels, Keir Starmer’s party is trying to take the wind out of Nigel Farage’s sails
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What Labour MPs are saying about Starmer’s pledge to recognise Palestine
The prime minister has said Britain will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel ceases fire. As ever, he’s walking a tightrope
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Do the UK’s actions on Israel match Lammy’s tough talk?
David Lammy was robust under questioning on Britain’s ability to influence Israel. Some MPs say he’s still being too cautious
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Labour’s fiscal rules left it nowhere to turn. Some MPs say it’s an own goal
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pitched herself as a safe pair of hands. But her red lines could damage trust in the party, backbenchers fear
