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Keir Starmer admits government failings and expresses regret over social post on Egyptian activist

In an interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged government failings in vetting a controversial Egyptian activist social media and expressed regret over a post welcoming him back to Britain.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer addresses his ‘historical unpopularity’

In a candid interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed his “historical unpopularity”, acknowledging record-low approval ratings while insisting he remains focused on long-term goals.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer warns Labour rivals any leadership challenge would be a ‘gift’ to Nigel Farage

Labour leader insists he will still be prime minister next year despite his party trailing Farage’s Reform UK in the polls and expected to suffer heavy losses in May’s elections

The Independent UK

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Starmer says he will still be Prime Minister this time next year

He said frequent leadership changes in Government are ‘not in our national interest’.

Evening Standard

Mahmood urges Labour figures to ‘focus on day job’ amid Burnham speculation

The Home Secretary said everyone within the party had their ‘role to play’ in backing the Government.

The Independent UK

I realise now that my view on mental health overdiagnosis was divisive. We all need better evidence

The surge in mental ill health is hugely distressing. That’s why I’ve commissioned a review to find out what’s driving it, says health secretary Wes Streeting

The Guardian - UK

Peppa Pig’s dad is useless – but he’s not giving men a bad name

IN FOCUS: Daddy Pig is in the firing line after supermodel David Gandy claimed he is a ‘useless fool’ and a bad role model. But Charlotte Cripps says he’s clearly not watched enough Peppa Pig – not only is Daddy Pig emotionally present, but he’s also kind

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Rachel Reeves denies lying to public in run-up to budget

Chancellor accused of misleading public about reasons for tax rises, with opposition politicians calling for her resignation

The Guardian - UK

Model David Gandy says there is not enough narrative about ‘good men’

The 45-year old has been backing the Centre for Social Justice’s Lost Boys campaign.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves ‘uncomfortable’ listening to Kemi Badenoch’s Budget response

The Tory leader said her ‘job is to hold the Government to account, not to provide emotional support for the Chancellor’.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves hits back at claims she misled public on Budget headroom

Both the Conservative party and the SNP have written to the Financial Conduct Authority asking for an investigation into The Chancellor’s comments

Evening Standard

Defiant Rachel Reeves says she will be Chancellor for years and pledges to ‘defy her critics’

A defiant Rachel Reeves has said she will be Chancellor for years and is “determined to defy her critics” following her controversial Budget.

The Independent UK

Minister blames ‘shifting sands’ amid criticism of pre-Budget ‘fiscal fandango’

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander declined to deny that the Chancellor is planning a pay-per-mile scheme for electric vehicles.

Evening Standard

Reform UK pulls out of BBC film amid Trump speech edit row

Internal party memo says ‘trust has been lost’ as US president reiterates threat of legal action against corporation

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Evening Standard

PM’s national security adviser ‘played no role in collapse of China spy case’

Jonathan Powell did not take part in discussions about the ‘substance or the evidence’ of the case, Bridget Phillipson said.

The National (Scotland)

Does the BBC have an issue with covering the Greens?

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Euronews

Police investigate hate crime after mosque set on fire in southern UK coastal town

Footage from the incident, released by police on Sunday, shows two balaclava-clad people approach the front door of the Peacehaven Mosque, before spraying accelerant on the entrance and igniting a fire.

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch says she is ‘doing politics differently’ – you can’t argue with that

Conservative leader has achieved the seemingly impossible: she has taken the Tories even further backwards

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The Independent UK

Watch: Home Secretary responds after David Lammy heckled at Manchester terror attack vigil

Shabana Mahmood has said that people are “justified in asking for more from their government” after David Lammy was heckled at a Manchester terror attack vigil.

The Independent UK

Mahmood: ‘Dark forces running amok’ as synagogue attack raises wider questions

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood was speaking after Thursday’s terror attack on a Manchester synagogue.

The Independent UK

Starmer denies putting ‘donkey field’ in trust to avoid inheritance tax

The prime minister has denied any wrongdoing

The Guardian - UK

What a difference a year makes as Labour conference delegates settle for survival

‘The atmosphere is like Dignitas on the Mersey,’ said one MP, but the mood was lifted by Starmer’s tough words for Reform

Euronews

Keir Starmer urges Labour Party unity to fend off Nigel Farage's Reform UK threat

Starmer appealed to his Labour Party colleagues to have more trust in the government and display a united house, warning them to prepare for the “fight of our lives” amid Nigel Farage’s poll-topping Reform UK party threat.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer’s donkey field: what are the allegations and how has he responded?

PM denies putting land he bought for his parents into a trust, after report claims he may have done to avoid inheritance tax

The Independent UK

Starmer denies putting ‘donkey field’ in trust to avoid inheritance tax

The Prime Minister bought the land behind his parents’ house in 1996 to use as a donkey sanctuary

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