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Old pro-Trump rally video resurfaces as anti-Ukraine protest

The video started circulating again following the disastrous Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, raising tensions between the US, Ukraine and the rest of Europe.

Euronews

I believe Labour cares about those in need, but it must show that. It can’t go on like this

Every Labour government improves the lives of those with the least. But the framing and the targeting of these cuts is wrong, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

What the papers say – March 18

Sir Keir Starmer’s plans to cut disability benefits continue to dominate Tuesday’s headlines.

The Independent UK

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Ukraine war briefing: ‘Coalition of the willing’ military chiefs to assemble in London

Russian oil refinery on fire after Ukrainian drone strike; Russia claims advances in southern Ukraine. What we know on day 1,119

The Guardian - AU

Lammy and EU foreign affairs chief to talk about ramping up pressure on Russia

They are also expected to discuss action against cyberattacks and disinformation.

Evening Standard

King Charles hailed as 'steadfast defender' of Canada by country's new PM after Buckingham Palace meeting

Mark Carney says ‘Canada is fortunate to have a steadfast defender in our sovereign’ following meeting with King Charles

Evening Standard

King called ‘steadfast defender’ of Canada by country’s new PM amid US tensions

Canada is facing a trade war with America and Donald Trump’s repeated vows to make the nation its 51st state.

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King Charles hosts new Canadian PM Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace amid Trump’s ‘51st state’ threats

Canada’s Mark Carney greeted warmly at both Buckingham Palace and Downing Street as part of first foreign visit of his new premiership

The Independent UK

White House says peace in Ukraine 'never been closer' ahead of crunch Putin-Trump talks

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters ‘we have never been closer to peace than we are in this moment’ before Donald Trump speaks to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer to unveil drastic disability benefit cuts despite opposition

Changes could deny benefits to people who need help to wash or to remember to go to the toilet

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer meets new Canadian prime minister Mark Carney at Downing Street

Sir Keir said it was ‘fantastic’ to have Mr Carney in the UK so early in his tenure.

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘running out of excuses’ as legal case for handing over Chagos Islands unravels

Exclusive: Opposition MPs hope that the unravelling of a major part of the legal case to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius could persuade Donald Trump to veto the deal at the last minute

The Independent UK

Susanna Reid Shuts Down Keir Starmer with One Brutal Statement on BBC

Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid didn’t hold back as she put Keir Starmer on the spot during her appearance on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.

The Fashion Central

OPINION - Why are 1.3 million people on mental health benefits?

Twice as many people are claiming mental health benefits as a decade ago

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Michael Portillo Slams Starmer’s Ukraine Plan and Calls Trump “Worst Dealmaker” Ever

The Prime Minister has urged Vladimir Putin to accept Donald Trump’s proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, but former Defence Secretary Michael Portillo isn’t buying into the peace plan.

Evening Standard

Mike Amesbury writes to Chancellor to formally resign as MP

The former Labour MP was given a 10-week prison term after punching a constituent, which was reduced to a suspended sentence after an appeal

Euronews

'Russia can't really be trusted,' Kaja Kallas warns ahead of new Trump-Putin call

Vladimir Putin is "presenting demands that are ultimate goals," Kaja Kallas said on Monday in reaction to the Russian leader's pre-conditions to accept the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

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The Independent UK

Voices: Sorry, Wes – my A&E is full of people having a mental health crisis

COMMENT: The health secretary is wrong to suggest that doctors are overdiagnosing patients with psychiatric conditions – it’s just not in our own best interest to reach for the prescription pad and sign them off work, says Dr Ammad Butt

The Independent UK

Kendall promises welfare reforms ‘imminently’

The Work and Pensions Secretary – who is expected to lay out her plans on Tuesday – told MPs that reforms would be published ‘imminently’.

Al Jazeera

Canada’s Carney visits France to seek ‘reliable’ allies amid US disputes

The Canadian prime minister meets France’s President Macron in Paris, where the two leaders discuss trade and Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

Which benefits is Keir Starmer’s government planning to cut and why?

PM is under increasing pressure over targeting of incapacity and disability benefits. We look at some key questionsUK politics live – latest updates

Evening Standard

More than 30 countries ready to play part in ‘coalition of the willing’ – No 10

A ‘significant number’ of countries will provide troops on the ground, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman told reporters.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Diane Abbott: These benefit cuts will hit the poorest — the very people Labour was set up to defend

The furious response to their proposed welfare cuts seemed to come as a shock to this government. But, perhaps emboldened by his success on the Ukraine issue, Sir Keir Starmer has made it clear that he intends to plough on with his cuts.

The Guardian - UK

Dear Keir Starmer: civil servants share your worries about public services. Don’t attack us – we’re keen for reform

He wrote a beautiful letter last week praising our talents, but much has been done to damage morale. We’re citizens too: we all want improvement, says the civil servant

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