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Catch the latest Financial News EventsStarmer leadership speculation ‘serious’ but task ahead ‘very clear’, says Brown – as it happened
This live blog is now closedAmid mounting speculation that Keir Starmer could quit over the Mandelson scandal, Gordon Brown has described the prime minister as a “man of integrity” but said he faced a “serious” challenge to remain in his role.Police officers probing...
Starmer accused of hypocrisy over sharp cuts to World Food Programme
UK reduced funding by a third despite pledges to tackle hunger, with critics warning the move will cost livesKeir Starmer has been accused of hypocrisy after cutting funding to the World Food Programme by a third while pledging to tackle “suffering and starvation”.The...
Lib Dems suspend Chris Rennard amid new inquiry into sexual harassment claims
Party says it has received advice that 2013 investigation of allegations against peer was ‘flawed in several respects’The Liberal Democrat peer Chris Rennard has been suspended from the party amid a new investigation into sexual harassment allegations.The party said...
Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings
Disclosures show figures cited by authority’s leader rested on unfunded ideas listed briefly in budget papersReform UK’s flagship council has been accused of telling a “blatant lie” after its claim of nearly £40m in savings on net zero were found to be based on...