Punchy Lib Dems use Reform UK as call to action
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Punchy Lib Dems use Reform UK as call to action

Chris MasonPolitical editor PA Media Sir Ed Davey’s speech to close the Liberal Democrat conference was punchy. Here was a leader knowingly painting in primary colours and determined to be heard in our noisy politics. This was a gathering of a party willing to double down on being more aggressive in making its arguments –...

Urgent review ordered into asylum seeker taxi costs
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Urgent review ordered into asylum seeker taxi costs

Sue Mitchell and Rachel Muller-Heyndyk Getty The home secretary has ordered an urgent review into the use and cost of taxis to transfer asylum seekers from their hotels to appointments. The move by Shabana Mahmood follows a BBC investigation that found some migrants have to travel long distances on journeys costing hundreds of pounds. One...

I've been the victim of sexist briefings
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I’ve been the victim of sexist briefings

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has told the BBC she’s been the victim of “sexist briefings”. Phillipson is running to be the Labour Party’s deputy leader against former Commons Leader Lucy Powell, following the resignation of Angela Rayner. In past weeks, rumours were circulating that she would be sacked from her Cabinet role, while in fact,...

Jeremy Corbyn sorry for 'confusion' as new party membership launched
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Jeremy Corbyn sorry for ‘confusion’ as new party membership launched

Becky MortonPolitical reporter EPA Jeremy Corbyn has apologised to supporters for the “confusion” around the formation of a new left-wing political party, as he announced the launch of a fresh membership scheme. In a video posted on social media, the former Labour leader admitted the new venture – currently called Your Party – had faced...