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Evening Standard - Politics

Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum

6 hours ago

Carney says Alberta's independence vote 'a dangerous bluff' like Brexit

7 hours ago

Police under investigation report feeling suicidal, watchdog says

13 hours ago

Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate for 'abuse online'

10 hours ago

Nigel Farage's Russian hack claim 'unsubstantiated', says security expert

15 hours ago

John Swinney should resign as SNP leader, says Joanna Cherry

17 hours ago

Reform MP calls by-election candidate's Carol Vorderman post 'inappropriate'

19 hours ago

Former SNP chief pleads guilty to embezzling £400k in party funds

21 hours ago

Who is Peter Murrell? SNP supremo and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon

21 hours ago

Burnham needs a lesson from the City before ever entering No 10

1 day ago

Farage and Lowe feud over Musk's support as Makerfield contest looms

1 day ago

Londoners hit with £2.5million bill as West Ham relegated

1 day ago

Trump says he will not rush into deal with Iran as 'time is on our side'

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Missile attacks on Ukraine demonstrate Putin's 'weakness', Cooper says

1 day ago

Starmer ally warns Labour against 'fantasy politics' in battle to replace him

1 day ago

Starmer welcomes progress on possible US-Iran deal

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Brent Labour does deal with Tories after ban on working with Greens

2 days ago

Deputy First Minister urges MSPs to 'unite' ahead of vote on holding indyref2

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MPs raise concerns over 'climate of fear' in live music industry

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Police bill for investigation into SNP finances tops £2m

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Starmer insists he will 'keep pushing forward' as he defends record in office

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Keir Starmer makes Arsenal Champions League final free-to-view plea

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Milburn warns of 'shameful' failings trapping young people on benefits

2 days ago

London faces NINE by-elections at cost of £200,000 to taxpayers

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Scrolling in bedrooms after midnight a driver of youth joblessness – Milburn

2 days ago

First weekend of Makerfield by-election campaigns to get under way

3 days ago

Red Arrows to fly with two less aircraft amid move to 'future aircraft type'

3 days ago

Kemi Badenoch: Aberdeen is dying because of the SNP

3 days ago

Rubio urges Strait of Hormuz plan B as UK mission for 'when no one shooting'

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Fact check: Green Party video and Unite the Kingdom march

3 days ago

Russia becoming 'more reckless' as Moscow weakened by war – Yvette Cooper

3 days ago

Why Sadiq Khan says Londoners should hope West Ham stay up over Spurs

14 days ago

Burnham by-election campaign launch: Labour 'needs to change' and 'be better'

3 days ago

Green MP 'taking several weeks off' due to suffering from burnout

3 days ago

In Pictures: Key moments in Andy Burnham's political career so far

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Burnham launches campaign to revive 'tired' politics in 'change' by-election

3 days ago

Reeves targets oil and gas profits with plans to close tax loophole

4 days ago

UK retail sales suffer sharpest fall for almost a year

3 days ago

Green candidate quits Makerfield by-election after Golders Green post

3 days ago

Borrowing surges by more than expected in blow to Chancellor amid Iran war woes

3 days ago

What does Reeves' VAT cut mean for London attraction ticket prices?

4 days ago

London Green cllr who called David Lammy 'coconut' given 'healing' job

4 days ago

John Swinney to host first meeting of 'streamlined' Scottish cabinet

4 days ago

Nato allies upset US by 'going into hiding' during Iran war – Marco Rubio

4 days ago

Met Police warns of reduced officer numbers after mayor blocks Palantir deal

4 days ago

Trans people 'still protected' as single-sex spaces guidance published

4 days ago

Andrew criticised for not surrendering his Freedom of the City of London

4 days ago

Equalities watchdog chairwoman urges 'common sense' policy on single-sex spaces

4 days ago

Late Queen was 'very keen' Andrew had 'prominent role' promoting UK interests

4 days ago

Keir Starmer says he will campaign for Andy Burnham in Makerfield by-election

4 days ago

Swinney apologises on behalf of state for failures in 'Beastie House' report

4 days ago

UK at 'tipping point' on the constitution, says John Swinney

4 days ago

UK net migration drops below 200,000 for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

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Makerfield by-election: Is Andy Burnham going to win?

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Top Israeli diplomat in UK summoned over 'inflammatory' video of detainees

4 days ago

Net migration to the UK: Key numbers and trends

4 days ago

Greens take control in Haringey as Labour ousted after 55 years

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What are the Chancellor's new cost of living measures?

4 days ago

Swinney keen for 'co-operation' with UK Government to cut cost of weekly shop

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Boost for London as Reeves announces summer VAT cut on attractions

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