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Yvette Cooper risks ‘Windrush-type’ scandal by rushing asylum response, says Amber Rudd

Exclusive: Yvette Cooper warned by Amber Rudd not to repeat ‘hostile environment’ mistakes of Conservatives

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

‘Two-tier Britain’: how Lucy Connolly became a cause célèbre for the right

Woman jailed for social media post after Southport attack has been seized on as a symbol that free speech is supposedly failing in the UK

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Keir Starmer to release new peerage list in attempt to bolster Lords influence

PM hopes list of Labour allies promoted to upper house will rebalance numbers and drive through legislation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Keir Starmer may have just served up the worst political slogan of all time

‘Delivery, delivery, delivery’ isn’t just vacuous nonsense – it’s emblematic of the prime minister’s leaden-footed approach to politics, says Guardian writer Simon Hattenstone

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

New Green Party leader wants to ‘reclaim’ populism after landslide win

Zack Polanski warned Labour: ‘We are here to replace you.’

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Presiding Officer says she is ‘shocked’ about toilet camera investigation

Alison Johnstone MSP addressed the Scottish Parliament about the ongoing investigation into an alleged camera in Holyrood toilets.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Ministers accused of making ‘almost no progress’ on grooming gangs inquiry

Home Office minister Jess Phillips told MPs the appointment process was in its ‘final stages’.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

MSPs groan as Scottish Tory complains about Palestine debate

A Tory MSP has complained about the Scottish Parliament discussing “international affairs” ahead of a debate on Palestine in the chamber.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025

Voices: I’m a former Green Party leader – here’s what Zack should do next

COMMENT: Zack Polanski will need all of his obvious skill and genuine charm if we’re to broaden our grassroots appeal, says Caroline Lucas – and it’s early days to be talking about cooperating with Jeremy Corbyn’s party before it even has a name

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Reform ‘don’t have to talk to press acting as activists’ – Tice after media ban

The Reform leader of Nottinghamshire County Council has denied he told his councillors not to give interviews to a local newspaper.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025