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Voters go to the polls in crucial Welsh Parliament by-election

The Caerphilly constituency has been the focus of fierce campaigning by Labour, Plaid Cymru and Reform.

Evening Standard

Labour will ‘never step aside’ in Wales – McFadden

Pat McFadden joined campaigners in the Caerphilly constituency on Thursday morning ahead of a crucial by-election for Welsh Labour next week.

The Independent UK

Miliband: Clean power is right choice for UK to ‘bring down bills for good’

The Energy UK conference heard from leading politicians as consensus on climate action becomes increasingly fractured.

Evening Standard

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Footage shows rescue of surfer caught in powerful rip current

A dog walker called emergency services after spotting Ben Fraser waving from the water in Porthcawl.

Evening Standard

Our former Welsh leader ‘betrayed us’, says Reform candidate

Llyr Powell has come under scrutiny for his links to Nathan Gill, having worked as his constituency caseworker while he was an MEP.

The Independent UK

Davey sets goal to overtake Tories and says Farage wants to roll back gun laws

Sir Ed Davey told Liberal Democrat activists they should aim to win more Parliament seats than the Conservatives.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage will roll back gun laws, Ed Davey to claim in Lib Dem speech

‘Trump’s America’ will be the blueprint for ‘Farage’s Britain’, the Liberal Democrat chief will say in an attack on the Reform UK leader.

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Ed Davey plays cricket at the beach on last day of Lib Dem party conference

Sir Ed joked that he wanted to call off his conference keynote speech and play cricket for the rest of the day

Evening Standard

Ed Davey calls for open welcome to US cancer experts after Trump halts research

The Liberal Democrat leader will call for the arrangement as part of a plan to make cancer a ‘top priority’ on the NHS.

The Independent UK

Doctors fleeing Donald Trump's US should come to UK under dedicated visa scheme, says Ed Davey

The Liberal Democrat leader will call for the arrangement as part of a plan to make cancer a ‘top priority’ on the NHS

Evening Standard

Davey insists he is not scared of Farage or legal threats from Elon Musk

The Liberal Democrat leader said ‘no’ when pressed on Sky News as to whether he would like to retract calling the Tesla owner a criminal.

The Independent UK

Davey declines to rule out coalition with Starmer to beat Reform UK

Sir Ed Davey has said several times he believes there is a moral duty to keep Nigel Farage’s party out of government.

Evening Standard

Ed Davey refuses to rule out Lib Dem-Labour coalition as both parties look to halt Reform’s march

Ed Davey has said several times he believes there is a moral duty to keep Nigel Farage’s party out of government

The Independent UK

UK fighter jets in first Nato mission over Poland since Russian drones incident

The Government said further air defence would be provided to Poland on Monday.

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Plaid leader accuses Reform of trying to silence Wales

Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, said voters need to understand what is at stake ahead of the Welsh Parliament elections next May.

Evening Standard

Reform by-election candidate in Wales seeks to reverse 20mph limit

Llyr Powell said the lower default limit in built-up areas brought in two years ago has ‘put a lot of businesses off’ investing in the region.

The Independent UK

Farage has ‘expensive week’ seeking tax advice over partner’s Clacton property

The Reform UK leader denied providing any money for the purchase and insisted the correct amount of tax had been paid.

The Independent UK

I’ve finished red-ball cricket – England’s Adil Rashid rules out Ashes return

The 37-year-old leg spinner has never formally announced his retirement from Test cricket.

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Camilla makes first appearance since revelation she fought off sexual assault

The Queen toured the headquarters of the international disaster relief charity ShelterBox.

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Washout end to August will not stop hottest summer on record, say forecasters

Wet and windy conditions are set to sweep in for the final days of meteorological summer.

Evening Standard

Annual river football clash goes ahead despite waterlogged pitch

Two teams braved chilly water to take part in the annual Football In The River match in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.

The Independent UK

Traditional river football match goes ahead despite waterlogged pitch

This year’s match ended 2-1 to the men’s team after the yellow shirts scored a late winner

Evening Standard

Bank Holiday temperatures to rise to near 30C before rain arrives

Maximum temperatures on Sunday will be about 26C or 27C, then it will reach 28C or 29C on Monday, with widespread sunshine, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

Clashes as asylum protests take place across the UK

Protests against the use of asylum hotels and counter-demonstrations have taken place, with police trying to keep the groups apart.

Evening Standard

Bonnet-inspired hats called the Highgrove Visor go on sale at King’s shop

Milliner Emily Hurst was specially commissioned by Highgrove to produce her limited-edition straw plaited pieces.

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