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The furore over Diane Abbott has exposed long-running divisions in the Labour Party

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged that green energy projects would be kickstarted across the country within months. He plans to create a publicly-owned company, Great British Energy, should Labour win the general election in July.

Mark Logan, who is standing down as an MP, says the Tory Party is "unrecognisable" from a decade ago.

Lib Dems to triple taxes on social media giants to fund mental health professionals in all schools.

The party wants to put more police in communities and "rebuild safety on Britain's streets".

It comes amid a row over whether the party will select the veteran Labour MP to run at the election.

It comes amid a row over whether the party will select the veteran Labour MP to run at the election.

Ministers accuse doctors' union of "cynical" tactics with walkout due to start on 27 June in England.

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

But it is not clear whether the ex-shadow home secretary will stand for Labour at the election.

Nigel Farage has made it his life’s work to disrupt - and he reckons he is not done yet, writes Chris Mason.

Nigel Farage has made it his life’s work to disrupt - and he reckons he is not done yet, writes Chris Mason.

The Conservatives say they would replace some degrees with 100,000 new apprenticeships per year.

Party pledges to achieve goal within five years as it sets out steps to tackle backlog in England.

But it is not clear whether the ex-shadow home secretary will stand for Labour at the election.

But it is not clear whether the ex-shadow home secretary will stand for Labour at the election.

Police had been investigating the deputy Labour leader over a house in Stockport she sold in 2015.

But it is not clear whether the ex-shadow home secretary will be able to stand for Labour at the election.

But it is not clear whether the ex-shadow home secretary will be able to stand for Labour at the election.

The Conservatives pledge to raise the tax-free pension allowance by at least 2.5% a year if they win the election.

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”.

The MP said he had changed his mind about standing in the general election after talks with family.

Young people are split by the Conservative's pledge to introduce national service for 18-year-olds.

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”.

Mr Street lost the mayoral contest in May and says he is ruling out a bid for Parliament.

The former prime minister tells a documentary she is responsible for "hostile environment" errors.

The MP said he had changed his mind about standing in the general election after talks with family.

Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said dental services were being 'neglected' on both sides of the border.

Every 18-year-old would choose between joining the military or volunteering one weekend a month in the community.

Every 18-year-old would choose between joining the military or volunteering one weekend a month in the community.

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

The second full day of campaigning is marked by an exodus of MPs, including long-serving Mr Gove.

Rishi Sunak promises financial stability while Keir Starmer says a vote for him is vote for change.

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey is calling for patients to have the right to see a GP within seven days.

The PM calls an early summer poll - having been widely expected to wait until the autumn to do so.

The PM calls an early summer poll - having been widely expected to wait until the autumn to do so.

The SNP leader welcomes a General Election, but criticised the chosen date for it.

Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance of survival after being rushed to hospital in September.

Craig Mackinlay MP talks about how he had to have his hands and feet amputated after contracting sepsis.

The report author, Sir Brian Langstaff, thinks a cultural change within government is possible.

The foreign secretary tells MPs the EU's new border IT system "still needs testing and improving".

The report finds the infected blood scandal could and should have been largely avoided.

Families have been let down over decades, says minister, ahead of a long-awaited inquiry report.

Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty are richer than King Charles, according to The Sunday Times.

Rhun ap Iorwerth says he remains "deeply concerned" by the first minister's £200,000 donation.

Rhun ap Iorwerth says he remains "deeply concerned" by the first minister's £200,000 donation.

John Nicolson wants Netflix to substantiate what it told a committee about Baby Reindeer portrayal.

The measures are expected to be in place for about week in some regions in England where there is a lack of cells.

Cyclists who cause deaths could face similar penalties to drivers including sentences of up to 14 years.

Labour could get rid of the final hereditary members of the House of Lords if it wins the general election.

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey visited Ukraine's capital Kyiv.

Proposal passes by one vote after the government had suggested the threshold should be when an MP is charged.

The PM will argue in a speech that the UK is facing some of its "most transformational" years.

Vaughan Gething travels to India to meet Tata executives over plans to cut thousands of steel jobs.

The Scottish government recommits to bill that will allow someone to self-identify their legally recognised sex.

The prime minister says "there is more work to do" as the UK emerges from recession.

The Labour leader will pledge to divert £75m from the Rwanda scheme to border security if he wins power.

The first minister said Scotland could only "move on" if it became independent.

Former Judges Lokur and Shah, with journalist Ram, invite PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi to a public debate on the Lok Sabha Election, urging for meaningful responses to allegations and challenges while strengthening the democratic process. In a letter, they said that the public has only heard allegations and challenges but not the responses. Former Judges Lokur and Shah, with journalist Ram, invite PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi to a public debate on the Lok Sabha Election, urging for meaningful responses to allegations and challenges while strengthening the democratic process. In a letter, they said that the public has only heard allegations and challenges but not the responses.

On Thursday, Union minister Giriraj Singh attributed the rise in the Muslim population in the country since 1950 to the alleged appeasement politics of the Congress. Singh alleged that the Congress government provided refuge to illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and Rohingyas in Bihar and the country at large after 1971 while speaking to reporters. On Thursday, Union minister Giriraj Singh attributed the rise in the Muslim population in the country since 1950 to the alleged appeasement politics of the Congress. Singh alleged that the Congress government provided refuge to illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and Rohingyas in Bihar and the country at large after 1971 while speaking to reporters.

Defending Sam Pitroda's "racist' analogy comparing people in South to Africans and those in East to Chinese, ​​​​Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the country has "Proto-Australian, N*** and Mongoloid class' and that "not everyone looks alike'. His remark comes a day after Sam Pitroda triggered controversy as he compared Indians from different parts of the nation to Chinese, Arabs, Whites and Africans. Defending Sam Pitroda's "racist' analogy comparing people in South to Africans and those in East to Chinese, ​​​​Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the country has "Proto-Australian, N*** and Mongoloid class' and that "not everyone looks alike'. His remark comes a day after Sam Pitroda triggered controversy as he compared Indians from different parts of the nation to Chinese, Arabs, Whites and Africans.

Congress leader and candidate from Lakshadweep, Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed, has claimed that there is "strong resentment" against the policies and inaction of incumbent MP Mohammed Faizal of the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Congress leader and candidate from Lakshadweep, Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed, has claimed that there is "strong resentment" against the policies and inaction of incumbent MP Mohammed Faizal of the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi for wealth transfer, affecting India's household savings. Real savings hit lowest levels since 2014. Economic disparities widened, with top 1% owning 40% of wealth, reminiscent of colonial times, fueling economic concerns. Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi for wealth transfer, affecting India's household savings. Real savings hit lowest levels since 2014. Economic disparities widened, with top 1% owning 40% of wealth, reminiscent of colonial times, fueling economic concerns.

The first batch of pilgrims from Srinagar departed for Medina in Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform Haj. A Haj pilgrim said, "We are thankful to the (central) government for extending us all necessary help. We are delighted that Allah has chosen us to perform Haj at such a young age. I will pray for lasting peace and happiness in Kashmir." The first batch of pilgrims from Srinagar departed for Medina in Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform Haj. A Haj pilgrim said, "We are thankful to the (central) government for extending us all necessary help. We are delighted that Allah has chosen us to perform Haj at such a young age. I will pray for lasting peace and happiness in Kashmir."

Moosa Zameer, the foreign minister of Maldives, has landed in India for his inaugural bilateral official visit during a period of tense relations between the two countries. Through a message on the social media platform X, he conveyed his eagerness to participate in productive talks, strengthen the bond between Maldives and India, and explore the vibrant Indian culture. Moosa Zameer, the foreign minister of Maldives, has landed in India for his inaugural bilateral official visit during a period of tense relations between the two countries. Through a message on the social media platform X, he conveyed his eagerness to participate in productive talks, strengthen the bond between Maldives and India, and explore the vibrant Indian culture.

On Wednesday, Russia said that the US attempted to "unbalance" Indian politics by making it "harder to have the General Parliamentary elections." Speaking at a press briefing, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, "They (US) tried to unbalance the political situation in India in order to make it harder to have the general parliamentary elections." On Wednesday, Russia said that the US attempted to "unbalance" Indian politics by making it "harder to have the General Parliamentary elections." Speaking at a press briefing, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, "They (US) tried to unbalance the political situation in India in order to make it harder to have the general parliamentary elections."

A suspect in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader, allegedly made a claim in a social media video posted in 2019 stating that he secured a student visa for Canada within a matter of days through the services of EthicWorks Immigration Services, located in Bathinda, Punjab, India. A suspect in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader, allegedly made a claim in a social media video posted in 2019 stating that he secured a student visa for Canada within a matter of days through the services of EthicWorks Immigration Services, located in Bathinda, Punjab, India.

"Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman had a Telecon with US Treasury Secretary Ms. Janet Yellen @SecYellen, today. The two leaders held cordial discussions on #InternationalTaxation," read a post on the official X handle of the Finance Ministry. "Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman had a Telecon with US Treasury Secretary Ms. Janet Yellen @SecYellen, today. The two leaders held cordial discussions on #InternationalTaxation," read a post on the official X handle of the Finance Ministry.

Tata Group-owned Air India Express has sacked its cabin crew members who reported 'sick leave' on Wednesday leading to the cancellation of over 90 flights. The sudden disruption in operations led to chaos at Delhi Airport when the airline had to cancel flights to Goa, Guwahati, and Srinagar at the last moment. Tata Group-owned Air India Express has sacked its cabin crew members who reported 'sick leave' on Wednesday leading to the cancellation of over 90 flights. The sudden disruption in operations led to chaos at Delhi Airport when the airline had to cancel flights to Goa, Guwahati, and Srinagar at the last moment.