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PoliticsPolitics Desk

Mahmood Frontrunner for Chancellor as Burnham Faces Briefing War

Financial markets rally on reports of Mahmood’s likely appointment, while Miliband is eyed for Foreign Office amid concerns over economic orthodoxy.

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Burnham rules out immediate wealth tax as Mahmood tipped for Treasury

With Shabana Mahmood expected to serve as chancellor, Andy Burnham signals that tax reforms will focus on business rates rather than wealth levies, despite pressure from left-wing allies.

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WorldWorld Desk

Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet released after three-day detention on defamation charges

The release of the 66-year-old government critic follows pressure from international media rights groups, though his ability to leave the country remains uncertain.

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Iran displays billboard depicting Trump in coffin in Tehran

The installation, reported by Al Jazeera Global News, shows the US president in a casket, marking a sharp rhetorical escalation in bilateral tensions.

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The Economist: Widdecombe murder underscores shift in British politics

The London-based publication reports on the murder of Ann Widdecombe, noting the event as a significant moment in a broader pattern of political instability.

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Conservative forces consolidate power in Latin America following recent electoral shifts

Recent voting outcomes have bolstered conservative factions in unspecified parts of Latin America, marking a notable trend in the region’s political landscape.

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Satirical candidate Count Binface emerges as sole challenger to Farage in Clacton

France 24 reports that the chances of the character entering the House of Commons are higher than ever before

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Burnham to succeed Starmer as UK Prime Minister amid domestic and diplomatic challenges

Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, replacing Keir Starmer next Monday, while Nigel Farage faces a byelection amid Reform UK funding questions.

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SportSport Desk

Scaloni urges separation of politics and football ahead of Argentina-England semi-final

Tensions rise over Falklands War legacy with increased security in Atlanta, contrasting Scaloni’s sporting focus with official political rhetoric.

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Farage sought £1m annual income to offset lost earnings before accepting £5m gift

Sources indicate Nigel Farage told party insiders in March 2024 he required substantial compensation to stand for parliament, shortly before receiving a multimillion-pound gift from a crypto billionaire.

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Bristol council declares ‘city of harm reduction’ in push for drug consumption facility

With drug poisoning deaths at record highs and the market flooded with synthetic opioids, Bristol councillors seek to pressure the national government to allow a legal consumption site.

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Starmer concludes political journey in emotional final PMQs

Labour leader marks end of two-year tenure with tributes, policy defence and support for England football team

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Experts warn Burnham’s nature levy risks ‘cash to trash’ model

Critics argue the scheme grants ministers unchecked power to set levy rates as low as £1, potentially undermining biodiversity protections and reversing decades of conservation effort.

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WorldWorld Desk

South Carolina Governor Appoints Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Vacant US Senate Seat

The appointment, suggested by President Donald Trump, follows a long-standing tradition of familial succession in US politics but has drawn criticism regarding the unelected nature of the transfer and the appointee’s lack of elected office history.

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Bank of England governor defends Farage meeting amid donation controversy

The central bank governor denies bowing to political pressure over cryptocurrency regulation, insisting the institution will not alter its protocols for engaging with political figures.

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Khan backs statutory workplace heat limits as government defers to HSE consultation

With workplace temperatures exceeding 40C and NHS systems failing, pressure mounts on Westminster to replace voluntary guidance with enforceable maximum temperature regulations.

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OECD warns UK Labour government against triple-lock pension pledge

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has recommended scrapping the triple-lock mechanism, citing significant fiscal risks and recommending a switch to an earnings and inflation average to secure long-term savings.

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Scaloni insists on football-politics divide ahead of Atlanta semi-final

Lionel Scaloni says Argentina will treat England clash as a strictly sporting contest, despite historical tensions and increased security in Georgia.

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Government blocks recess debate as Starmer concludes final parliamentary duties

Commons business altered to prioritise Iran discussion, preventing Conservative opposition day vote on delaying summer break

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Former minister urges Burnham to overhaul 'timid' elections bill

The ex-democracy minister, who helped draft the original bill, argues the current draft is too incremental and leaves critical gaps in voting reform and digital currency regulation.

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Turkiye expands civilian oversight a decade after coup, but democratic concerns persist

Ten years on from the failed July 2016 attempt, Turkiye has fundamentally reshaped its civil-military relations. While experts agree conventional coups are now unlikely, the Justice and Development Party’s consolidation of power has sparked intense debate over the state of democratic consolidation and judicial independence.

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McFadden pledges welfare pivot from payments to job support amid review findings

Pat McFadden outlines Labour’s response to Milburn and Timms reviews, emphasizing employment support over direct financial aid as ministers await final recommendations this autumn.

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Lewisham council moves to sever ties with Home Office over immigration enforcement

Council officials uncover evidence of Home Office requests for joint operational visits, prompting a motion to end cooperation with immigration raids.

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