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Evening Standard - Politics

Starmer calls for restriction-free Strait of Hormuz as Trump threatens tolls

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Nicola Sturgeon's statement to police will not be released, lawyer says

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Trump move to levy 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz shipping 'economic extortion'

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World leaders begin public farewells to Sir Keir Starmer

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Government 'will change immigration Bill' in attempt to deport grooming leader

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UK joins 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine

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Burnham will be next prime minister after 349 MPs back him for Labour leadership

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Andrew's Royal Lodge lease and subletting offered 'value for money', MPs told

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Campaigner 'over the moon' as Hillsborough Law set to clear Commons

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Women in politics 'experience challenges' in security, Jenny Gilruth says

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Fact check: Widely shared video of Nigel Farage is from 2024 general election

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Government bans Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

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What happened to Ann Widdecombe? Final texts and 'mystery car'

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Foreign Office boss sacked by Starmer submits legal challenge

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Visa restrictions considered if Pakistan does not take back grooming gang leader

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Olly Robbins in legal fight against sacking as Foreign Office chief

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Keir Starmer enters final week as PM with diplomatic blitz in Paris

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Shabana Mahmood to set out plans to change law to deport grooming gang leader

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Campaigner 'over the moon' as Hillsborough Law returns to Commons

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Reform UK-run London council reverses climate emergency declaration

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Andy Burnham's got the City in his sights — what will Sadiq Khan do?

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Mayor Sadiq Khan 'on course' to win fourth term despite Greens surge

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Chinook crash bereaved say MoD 'cannot be allowed to win' over inquiry call

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Hillsborough Law to return to Commons this week after fears about summer delay

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'Perfectly reasonable' for Burnham to plot Downing Street pathway, Reeves says

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Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Man, 28, arrested by police

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Police believe Ann Widdecombe was attacked 24 hours before body found

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Donald Trump warns Iran against pursuing any assassination attempt

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Police investigating Ann Widdecombe's death release man from custody

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Man in custody after arrest on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe

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US demands Iran publicly guarantees Strait of Hormuz is open and safe for ships

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Trump agrees to talks with Iran after latest strikes but says ceasefire 'over'

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Clacton by-election: Who are the candidates standing against Farage?

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Count Binface: Six 'laughing stock' threats for Farage in Clacton vote

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Assembly launches Jeffrey Donaldson review

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Could Count Binface really beat Farage in Clacton by-election?

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Chaos at London town hall as new Tory leader quits after just 44 days

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Fact check: 'Fictional' story on MP's social media and Labour majorities

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How will Andy Burnham become Prime Minister?

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SNP trust breach claim over donations 'nigh on irresistible', says senior lawyer

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Tributes paid to Ann Widdecombe after her death aged 78

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Starmer to start final week in office with trip to Paris

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Tice claims 'politically motivated smear' amid scrutiny of Reform UK finances

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

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Police investigate £500k Reform UK donation in latest scandal

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Tube strike: Will RMT union hit London with walkouts this summer?

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Burnham's Labour will 'wear our hearts on our sleeve' says ally Nandy

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Reform faces 'legitimate questions' over reported donation probe – Labour

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'Burnham bounce' in London could stop voters deserting Labour

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Ann Widdecombe, former Tory MP and Reform UK member, dies aged 78

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Who are the London Labour MPs backing Andy Burnham for PM?

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In Pictures: Commons stalwart Ann Widdecombe became unlikely dancefloor queen

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Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership

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UK to miss out on £600m in tax due to US exemption, says HMRC

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Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership

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Strait of Hormuz traffic plummets after renewed strikes, says UK monitor

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'We're angry': Campaigners protest trans guidance as scrutiny period ends

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Burnham on brink of being PM as London MPs give overwhelming backing

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Green leader Zack Polanski eyes more success at Greater Manchester mayoral poll

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