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Cross-party committee says service is ‘jewel in crown of UK’s soft power’ but is diminished by poor governanceMinisters risk “opening the door to propaganda from hostile states” and diminishing international trust in the BBC World Service by allowing its funding to be...
Starmer may face more resignations after release of Mandelson WhatsApp messages, say sources
PM has apologised for his handling of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador, but next tranche of files could contain further damaging detailsKeir Starmer could suffer further resignations when ministerial WhatsApp messages are published in the next tranche of...
New Green MP calls for tolerance and inclusivity in first Commons speech
Former plumber Hannah Spencer, who won Gorton and Denton byelection, also says more MPs from manual working backgrounds are neededHannah Spencer, the Green MP who won last month’s Gorton and Denton byelection, has used her first speech in the Commons to call for...
Threats against female MPs having ‘chilling effect’ on women in public life, minister says
Security minister Dan Jarvis has announced new security measures ahead of May’s local electionsThreats against female MPs are having a “chilling effect” on talented women thinking of going into public life but deciding not to, security minister Dan Jarvis has...