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Scottish Tory MSP alleges 'link' between SNP rhetoric and Charlie Kirk killing

A SCOTTISH Tory MSP has alleged there is a “link” between the rhetoric of SNP politicians and the killing of right-wing American activist…

The National (Scotland)

Labour MP calls for ministers to apologise over historic forced adoption scandal

Around 185,000 children were given up by unmarried mothers between 1949 and 1976 who had been ‘railroaded’ into the decision

Evening Standard

Man arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and arson after fire at MP’s office

Images show much of the building in Concord, Washington, Tyne and Wear, has been damaged.

Evening Standard

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Labour ‘unprepared’ for the ‘state’ of its inheritance, new Commons Leader says

Conservative shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman described Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership as being like an ‘unending episode of The Office’.

Evening Standard

Voices: The fatal flaw that made ‘Air Miles Mandelson’ crash and burn

COMMENT: The combination of money and immorality in Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has created a stench for Keir Starmer, writes Sean O’Grady. The question is how long it will hang around

The Independent UK

MP will ‘not be deterred’ following major fire at constituency office

Washington and Gateshead South MP Sharon Hodgson’s office was targeted.

Evening Standard

Starmer Sacks Mandelson As UK Ambassador To US Over Epstein Links

UK leader Keir Starmer sacked his ambassador in Washington Peter Mandelson on Thursday following fresh revelations about the diplomat's friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Voices: With Mandy-gate, has Keir Starmer finally run out of luck?

COMMENT: Just when the prime minister hoped his fortunes might at last be turning, his now former ambassador to Washington is embarrassed to the point of sacking by new details about his friendship with his paedophile ‘best pal’ – and days before a crucial state visit by Donald Trump, writes…

The Independent UK

Emily Thornberry drops out of Labour deputy leadership race

MP’s withdrawal along with Paula Barker clears way for contest between Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson’s messages to Epstein were ‘disturbing and sickening’, says minister

Mike Tapp says it is important to ‘get to the bottom of this’ but says Keir Starmer retains confidence in ambassador

The Guardian - UK

Labour deputy leadership race appears set for Phillipson v Powell contest

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and former Commons leader Lucy Powell have picked up the most nominations from MPs so far.

Evening Standard

Pre-budget howls from big business beasts go deeper than the usual tax grumbles

Top executives say ministers don’t ‘get’ business, they aren’t listening and key decisions are fluffed or take too long

The Guardian - UK

Candidates bid for nominations as Labour deputy leadership deadline approaches

So far, only Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has secured backing from enough MPs to make it past the first round.

Evening Standard

Labour MPs call for Mandelson to be sacked over Epstein relationship

Sir Keir Starmer was urged to get rid of the US ambassador by backbenchers Richard Burgon and Nadia Whittome.

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MPs agree to overturn ban on councils setting up bus companies

Bus routes which councils consider ‘socially necessary’ are set to receive protections.

The Guardian - UK

Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell set for two-horse race to be Labour deputy

Education secretary and Manchester MP look destined for face-off as three other candidates struggle for MP nominations

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Boris Johnson’s post-PM life: this is a test of public standards – Britain must not fail it

Editorial: Leaked files show public funds may have supported private deals. This corrodes public life. The National Audit Office should investigate

Evening Standard

Arrest of ‘harmless old ladies’ what outlawed Palestine Action wants – Clarke

The Conservative peer urged the use of discretion in dealing with protesters following the proscription of the organisation

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The National (Scotland)

'Disgusting': Scottish Tories blasted for Holyrood asylum hotel debate

THE Scottish Tories have been accused of “endangering the safety of asylum seekers” for bringing a debate on migrant hotels at Holyrood today ...

The Guardian - UK

Leaked files cast doubt on source of £2.6m in Tory donations

Official log records meeting ‘with Wafic Saïd (donor)’, a Canadian citizen whose British wife has given to party

The Guardian - UK

Zack Polanski’s victory brings hope for a new kind of politics

Letters: Readers respond to articles on the election of the new Green party leader

The Independent UK

Voices: Starmer’s Mandelson nightmare gives Badenoch her first good PMQs

COMMENT: Keir Starmer was on the defensive over Peter Mandelson and the Conservative leader drove home her advantage, writes John Rentoul

The Guardian - UK

So politicians want rid of the Senedd: would they abolish any other country’s democracy?

The Welsh parliament has its faults – but talk of axing it is for charlatans, not leaders who are serious about the nation’s future, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

The Guardian - UK

Labour must champion inclusivity to tackle advance of far right, says deputy leadership hopeful

Exclusive: Alison McGovern says party needs emotive storyteller to fight against division promoted by Reform

Evening Standard

Reform press conference with Braverman and Frost fuels talk of Tory defections

Former home secretary Suella Braverman and Lord Frost, the former Brexit negotiator, are set to appear alongside Reform’s deputy leader on Thursday.

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