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A few weeks ago, two groups of protesters gathered on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. One demonstration was against the war in Gaza,…

A pattern of “hostile language” in news reports and UK parliamentary debates is more likely to describe people of colour as immigrants, or with less sympathy,…

What’s in a name? Potentially a lot, if you are launching a movement with ambitions “to shape something truly transformative” in British politics.That’s the challenge facing…

Government urged to consider wealth tax as chancellor visits ScotlandGood morning and welcome to the UK politics blog. My name is Tom Ambrose and I’ll be…

Expanding Heathrow would result in increased carbon dioxide emissions and could put the UK further off track on its climate goals, but the government is claiming…

Starmer insists UK ‘steadfast’ about wanting hostages released, in response to criticism from woman held captive by HamasKeir Starmer has ducked a question about claims that…

This week marks a year since the murder of three young girls in Southport became a catalyst for riots that spread to many parts of the…

Starmer faces pushback following Palestinian statehood announcementHello and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics.UK prime minister Keir Starmer is facing pushback after announcing the…

Starmer says UK will recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel agrees ceasefire and two-state solutionDowning Street has just issued its readout of today’s cabinet meeting…

Starmer to meet Trump to discuss Gaza and trade, as minister suggests UK could recognise Palestinian state by next electionGood morning. Keir Starmer has a lead…