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Evening Standard - Politics

Two-child benefit cap comes to an end with aim of lifting 450,000 out of poverty

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World Cup tickets 'simply unaffordable' for too many Scotland fans, Swinney says

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Starmer blasts 'deeply concerning' Kanye West festival headline plans

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Pepsi withdraws as main sponsor of Wireless Festival amid Kanye West backlash

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John Swinney says he wants to 'press on' with independence referendum in 2028

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Ministers working with Labour MPs amid migration overhaul concerns – reports

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Swinney using Reform's 'race baiting' attack to score political points – Sarwar

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Swinney wants to offer 'hope' in Holyrood election

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Marmalade will not have to be renamed as a result of EU rules, Government says

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SNP only party 'serious about winning' Holyrood election, Swinney claims

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Trump makes cryptic social media post as Iran 'says no to talks'

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SNP calls for inquiry into Trident security after Joani Reid reports

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Keir Starmer condemns 'reckless' Iranian attack on Kuwaiti oil refinery

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Safety initiative right but depressing, says sister of murdered MP Jo Cox

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Minister's Lebanon trip cancelled after concerns from Defence Forces

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Trump mocks Starmer as weak as UK leads push to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Iran could face further sanctions if Strait of Hormuz remains closed – Cooper

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Virginia Giuffre's family urge sacked Trump loyalist to give evidence on Epstein

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Vote Labour or risk Nigel Farage, warns Sadiq Khan at campaign launch

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Farage sacks Reform's housing chief over Grenfell comments

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Leaders warned Scotland risks becoming a 'tumbleweed area' over business rates

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UK discusses sanctions on Iran if Strait of Hormuz remains closed

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Scottish Greens candidate row has been 'difficult' for all involved – co-leader

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Fact Check: Small boat arrival numbers remain high despite no crossings for days

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Cooper: Iran to face 'every diplomatic, economic measure' over Strait of Hormuz

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Reform has brought 'race-baiting' to Holyrood election campaign, says Sarwar

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Fact check: Scottish waiting lists, Easter eggs and rumours about a Plymouth hotel

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John Swinney signals rethink on North Sea oil and gas licences as prices rise

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Lib Dems call for 10p fuel duty cut to help motorists with Iran living costs

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Swinney: Rooting out predators from party is more important than independence

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Farage sacks Reform housing spokesman over 'everyone dies' Grenfell remark

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Tories would restore Scottish education to its 'world-leading status' – Findlay

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325 small boat migrants arrived in UK after two died in crossing attempt

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Anas Sarwar: If Joani Reid has done anything wrong she should quit as MP

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Kemi Badenoch pledges to fully axe carbon tax if Tories regain power

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Firms predict faster increases in prices amid Middle East conflict

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Scottish Greens on verge of historic result, says Gillian Mackay

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PM urges Farage to sack Reform housing spokesman over 'shameful' Grenfell remark

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Trump's threat to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Age' unacceptable – Irish premier

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'Build up some delayed courage' and grab Strait of Hormuz, Trump tells nations

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Oil price rises as Trump warns he'll bomb Iran 'back to Stone Ages'

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Yvette Cooper to host talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

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Greens to pledge free bus travel for all as they launch campaign

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Swinney calls on PM to recall House of Commons to deal with UK energy 'crisis'

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Trump claims King Charles would have stood with US over Iran

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Green Party London election candidate quits after arson attack claim

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'Disappointment' as resident doctors' strike to go ahead next week

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Anger at Reform housing spokesman over 'everyone has to die' Grenfell comment

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Swinney softens domestic oil and gas stance in light of Middle East crisis

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Sadiq Khan lashes out at Trump over 'lies' about London

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Donald Trump says King would have taken 'different stand' than Starmer on Iran

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Donald Trump claims Iran has asked for ceasefire

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At least two dead in Channel as small boat crossing talks fail

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Reform could rerun 'racist' attack ad against Anas Sarwar

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US to 'blast Iran back to Stone Ages' until strait open, despite truce call

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SNP sacks candidate after Jordan Linden pressure

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How does the UK's minimum wage compare with other western nations?

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Iran war will affect future of UK but we are well-placed to weather storm – PM

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Swinney says SNP improving NHS as lung and heart health 'MOTs' plan announced

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Starmer signals need for closer ties with EU in light of Iran oil crisis 'storm'

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