Topic: Political parties
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Minister says activist’s call to ‘remove Islam’ from parliament was unacceptable
David Hanson was quizzed over public comments made by activist Kellie-Jay Keen at the far-right ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally in London on Saturday
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Labour leadership drama has ground the government to a halt, MPs say
Next month’s byelection in Makerfield will determine whether Andy Burnham can launch a leadership challenge. Until then, ‘nothing will get done’
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Mosques could lose security funding if they ‘undermine’ government online
Faith leaders and politicians have warned that the move, set out in a new code of conduct, could stifle free speech and endanger communities
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What Labour MPs think of Wes Streeting
‘More of the same’ and ‘much worse for party unity’ or a strong communicator with a good back story — the health secretary splits colleagues’ opinions
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Labour’s local election losses have some MPs questioning its rightward shift
Reform UK, the Greens and the Liberal Democrats have taken more than 1,000 seats from Labour. But what lessons will the party learn?
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Parliamentary staff add to pressure over ‘heavy drinking culture’ on estate
Nigel Farage has accused Green MP Hannah Spencer of wanting to ban ‘an afternoon pint’. But those who work in parliament say concerns are real
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Golders Green attacks must not be used to usher in a new era of surveillance
The stabbing of two Jewish men in north London requires honest analysis. Instead, commentators are reaching for the usual convenient suspects
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Why I told the government to ban smoking outright for a generation
The Smoking and Vapes Act will make it illegal to sell tobacco — including shisha and paan — to anyone born in or after 2009
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A new and messy realignment of UK politics is at play in the local elections
As voters across the country prepare to head to the polls, emerging parties and independents look set to make significant gains








