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Evening Standard - Politics

Cabinet minister warns against 'chaos' of Labour leadership contest to oust PM

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Police will face court action over facial recognition technology, watchdog warns

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Donald Trump indicates military destruction of Iran 'to be continued'

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Green leader Zack Polanski admits he did not vote in local elections

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Embattled Keir Starmer faces leadership race against Andy Burnham

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Wes Streeting's withering resignation letter in full

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Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections – Green Party

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Burnham eyes Westminster return as MP stands aside to allow challenge to Starmer

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Labour has not learned lessons of defeat in Scotland – SNP Westminster leader

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Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer

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When will the Makerfield by-election take place?

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New presiding officer Kenneth Gibson wants Holyrood to be 'more enjoyable'

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What next for Labour leadership after Streeting resigns and Burnham eyes return?

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How Starmer plunged in 674 days from election win to fight to stay PM

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Starmer on brink as Streeting quits, criticising 'drift' at top of Government

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Scottish Labour says 'wait and see' on Andy Burnham running in by-election

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Tory candidate suspended over 'bully MP back to Pakistan' post elected

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All the Labour MPs calling on Starmer to quit

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Who could replace Starmer? Runners and riders for next Labour leader

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Westminster 'chaos' underlines need to 'break shackles', says O'Neill

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Nicki Minaj gives surprise endorsement to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch

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What would Wes Streeting be like as Prime Minister?

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Swinney contrasts 'swift action' in Scotland to 'constant crisis' at Westminster

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Labour turmoil intensifies with sniping over possible Streeting leadership bid

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Swinney: Calm and elegance of Holyrood in contrast to chaos of Westminster

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Swinney declares 'primary loyalty' to the people as MSPs sworn in at Holyrood

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Flynn and Gethins hit out at 'crisis-ridden Westminster' as they quit Commons

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Tube strikes on as RMT accuses TfL of 'failing to engage in talks'

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Rayner 'cleared by HMRC over tax affairs' amid uncertainty over Starmer's future

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Passport e-gates to be made available to children aged eight and nine

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Reeves plea to Labour MPs not to topple PM after 0.6% jump in GDP

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Rayner 'cleared' in tax probe paving way for Labour leadership run

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Refusal by allies to back US in war against Iran 'unconscionable', says Hegseth

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MSPs take oaths and Presiding Officer elected on day one of new Holyrood term

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Labour turmoil continues as Streeting mulls leadership challenge

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Regional divide as house prices came under increased pressure in April – report

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Back our attempt to oust Keir Starmer, SNP urges Scottish Labour MPs

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Family of British couple jailed in Iran say they have lost contact with them

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Starmer in fight of his life as Streeting 'seeks' leader contest

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King taking centre stage amid British political drama captures US attention

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Starmer has 'full confidence' in Streeting despite leadership challenge talk

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Tourist tax and leasehold reform: What King's Speech means for London

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Starmer hopes King's Speech's 'radical agenda' will help save his job

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Holyrood 'dull' and requires livening up, says MSP running for Presiding Officer

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Starmer sets out plans for 'stronger and fairer' UK as he fights to save his job

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Nigel Farage faces parliamentary watchdog investigation over £5m gift

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Steps to fast-track EU rules into British law included in King's Speech

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Green councillor quits straight after election win for breaking rules

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Farage faces 'sleaze' probe over £5m donation from crypto billionaire

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Veterans to be protected from the 'legal wild west' in Troubles Bill

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Wes Streeting 'preparing to resign' on Thursday after talks with PM

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In Pictures: Pomp, pageantry and political intrigue at opening of Parliament

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London MP slams her name being on pro-Starmer letter without consent

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Scotland deserves better than status quo say Greens, amid five-year plan launch

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King brings continuity and tradition as political chaos and uncertainty reigns

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SNP seeks to force vote on Keir Starmer's future

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Streeting leaves No 10 after brief talks with Starmer as PM fights on

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Zack Polanski faces investigation over London houseboat council tax

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Swinney says he rescued SNP from 'enormous peril' after 2024 election result

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