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Read MoreThis blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereVoting in the Labour deputy leadership election opens today. Lucy Powell, the former Commons leader, is seen as the favourite and, as Jessica Elgot reports, Powell...
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Read MoreShadow chancellor distances himself from words after Robert Jenrick accused of racism in comments he made about Handsworth. This live blog is closedAsked about the Jenrick story, Badenoch again suggests Guardian reporting is...
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Read MoreWhen both Reform and the Liberal Democrats are eating your lunch, and even Nadine Dorries has abandoned ship, it might just be time to call itSpare a thought for the Conservative party. It’s hard believing in meritocracy,...
Read MoreLabour mayor of the West Midlands says Jenrick’s comments about Handsworth were racistAsked about the Jenrick story, Badenoch again suggests Guardian reporting is reliable.Q: Jenrick was making a distinction between white...
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