Politics
Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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‘We will get stuff done’: Burnham seeks to banish ghosts of Starmerism at Labour conference
The PM returns to Liverpool, where he was mocked last year, with a promise that no one will be left wondering what he’s trying to do UK politics live, latest updates Andy
First blind the Russians, then catch them with robots: Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi shows cutting edge of modern warfare (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,674)
Deadlock on EU pesticides bill after scientists call for pause
How a Chinese ‘smart sex toys’ company fed Russian war tech against Ukraine, and exposed an EU sanctions blind spot
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New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PM
Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage.
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Results awaited in Isle of Man general election
Counting begins in the island's 12 constituencies to elect 24 members of the House of Keys.
EU’s Costa calls out ‘dangerous escalation’ by Russia amid increasing hybrid attacks
Ministers reject dog ownership licence scheme
Glasgow City Council to fire and rehire over 23,000 employees
Russians dream of encircling Dobropillia, as Ukraine’s Azov force pushes back (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,673)
Critical minerals at core of Trump-Xi talks as US ups its game in race to rival Beijing
Orbán dominoes start falling: Hungary’s accountability drive reaches ex-Fidesz ministers (Day 135 of the Tisza government)
How (not) to make the best use of European money
Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school
Pupils to be offered vocational GCSEs in radical shake-up of system in England
Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'
Badenoch registers gift of £8,177 for Murdoch meeting in Greece
Six arrested after anti-migrant protest at marina in Hampshire
A Russian tank survived 40 drone strikes, suggesting mechanised warfare could make a comeback (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,672)
Tax the rich, cap the rents: the policy mix helping Europe’s left push back the far-right
Farmers' fury at online scramble for £233m funding
Montenegro is the question von der Leyen left unanswered
