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Evening Standard - Politics

US launches fresh strikes against Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

1 hour ago

Farage by-election bid risks backfiring as main parties will not contest vote

1 hour ago

Parties reject by-election triggered by Farage amid scrutiny over his finances

3 hours ago

Starmer to unveil long-range missile deal as he meets leaders at Nato summit

2 hours ago

Why Nigel Farage's by-election 'stunt' won't get him off the hook

7 hours ago

Farage wins Clacton backing after resignation triggers by-election bid

6 hours ago

Farage quits as MP to trigger by-election amid scrutiny over his finances

9 hours ago

Farage resigns as MP to fight by-election after scrutiny over finances

7 hours ago

Former Lord Chancellor Lord James Mackay of Clashfern dies aged 99

9 hours ago

Donald Trump says US could pull troops from Europe over Greenland dispute

7 hours ago

Why has Nigel Farage quit as an MP and forced a by-election?

10 hours ago

Scottish D-Day veteran and POW that Germans called 'Scottie' dies aged 100

8 hours ago

When is the Clacton by-election - and will Nigel Farage win?

9 hours ago

Nigel Farage resigns and vows to fight by-election after pressure over finances

10 hours ago

SNP MSP breaks with Scottish Government on Jackdaw and Rosebank

12 hours ago

'PM-in-waiting' Burnham has questions to answer on defence, Badenoch says

11 hours ago

Farage will 'make a statement on future in public life' amid finances scrutiny

12 hours ago

SNP urges Andy Burnham 'not to repeat mistakes' on independence

12 hours ago

Labour calls for elections watchdog to investigate Farage finances

13 hours ago

Starmer heads to Nato summit amid questions on defence spending

14 hours ago

Another London council opposes Sadiq Khan's affordable housing cuts

14 hours ago

Keir Starmer stepped in to stop Fifa moving England kick-off

1 day ago

Trump backs Farage amid growing scrutiny over Reform leader's finances

16 hours ago

Average UK house price increases month on month for first time since February

17 hours ago

Hundreds of petrol stations are not providing live prices to 'cheap fuel finder'

1 day ago

Susan Hall faces investigation over AI machete migrant post

1 day ago

Russia runs risk of 'miscalculation', UK warns after aircraft carrier incident

1 day ago

F-35 jets intercepted Russian plane following UK carrier strike group, MoD says

1 day ago

Could Keir Starmer intervene in Quansah red card suspension?

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Heavy metal: King rides British Army tank in visit to regiment

1 day ago

UK sanctions Russian scientists and research labs linked to Salisbury attack

1 day ago

Faith school in west London fined £45,000 for hiring illegal worker

1 day ago

Fact check: Original footage of small boat does not show machete

1 day ago

Farage told to 'level with the public' about support from fraudster

1 day ago

Defence Secretary visits Iceland amid 'increasing Russian threats'

1 day ago

Competition watchdog should probe dominance of big brewers, say campaigners

2 days ago

Burnham's business rates plan to boost high street 'could cost around £880m'

2 days ago

Farage hits out at 'establishment' as questions mount over ally's financial help

2 days ago

Allergy pens to be stocked in all schools under new Government guidance

2 days ago

Burnham says law banning football fans from drinking in stands is 'wrong'

2 days ago

Andy Burnham devolution claims 'unravelling' due to indyref opposition, SNP says

2 days ago

Row erupts over convicted criminal's support to Nigel Farage

2 days ago

Starmer says successor Burnham faces 'battle for soul of the nation'

2 days ago

Police make inquiries over Yes Scotland campaign 'missing money' complaint

2 days ago

Burnham offers fresh start for relationship with Welsh Government, minister says

2 days ago

Ministers leaving 'no stone unturned' to deport grooming gang leader, vows Murray

2 days ago

Blair's think tank warns Burnham against capital gains tax hike

3 days ago

Andy Burnham should scrap 'short-sighted' NI tax hike – new SNP MP

3 days ago

RAF flying aces paint the sky red, white and blue for America's 250th birthday

3 days ago

Nigel Farage 'did not declare financial support from convicted criminal'

3 days ago

Britain 'failed by its leadership for a long time', says US vice president

3 days ago

No 10 'boys club' briefing culture will change under Andy Burnham – Lucy Powell

3 days ago

Starmer: Burnham should win next election for Labour - thanks to me

3 days ago

Westminster council seize dozens of dangerously parked e-bikes

3 days ago

US feels the heat as it celebrates 250th anniversary of breakup from Britain

4 days ago

Starmer warns Burnham it will not be possible to focus less on global affairs

4 days ago

Burnham says no to calling a general election, but says he wants voting reform

4 days ago

Council tax 'to rise 54%' in London borough hit by Labour reforms

4 days ago

Government in talks with Pakistan about grooming gang ringleader case

4 days ago

Burnham faces online question session as he continues preparations for No 10

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