uk politics

Tory MPs And DUP Pile Pressure On Rishi Sunak As Brexit Talks Stall

Hopes of a breakthrough this week are beginning to fade.
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SNP Leadership Contest A Three-Horse Race As Kate Forbes Announces Bid

The cabinet secretary for finance and the economy is widely seen as a frontrunner in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.
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Keir Starmer’s Selection ‘Stitch Ups’ Are Causing Division At The Top Of Labour

The party leader's aides have been accused of "control freakery" over how the next cohort of MPs are chosen.
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Anas Sarwar Targets SNP Voters As Poll Shows Labour Has Closed Gap

The Scottish Labour leader told Nicola Sturgeon's supporters that backing his party would “get the Tories out of Downing Street”.
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How Will The SNP Choose Its Next Leader Following Nicola Sturgeon's Exit?

Humza Yousaf, Angus Robertson and Kate Forbes are all likely contenders.
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Nicola Sturgeon Resigns: Runners And Riders To Replace Her As Scotland's First Minister

The outgoing leader said the SNP was "awash with talented individuals" who could replace her.
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Rachel Reeves Interview: The UK Needs To Be Less Reliant On China

Labour's shadow chancellor said national security "has got to come first" following alarm over spy balloons.
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Brexit Cost UK £1,000 Per Household, Says Bank Of England Economist

Jonathan Haskel says investment was "stopped in its tracks" after the referendum.
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RAF Ready To Shoot Down Chinese Spy Balloons, Says Rishi Sunak

The prime minister said the government would do “whatever it takes” to keep the country safe.
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Further Rail Strikes On The Cards As RMT Rejects Latest Pay Offer

General secretary Mick Lynch said the union's "industrial campaign will continue for as long as it takes".
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