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Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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PM would consider independence referendum if 'clear consensus' emerges
Andy Burnham had previously told First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is "off limits".
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EU promises to look beyond ‘price alone’ in reform of public procurement rules
The European Commission says that new public procurement rules would allow more flexibility in choosing the best offer, stopping t

National security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham says

€10.9bn in free EU carbon permits for airlines fuels row over emissions trading reform

Burnham sees sanctions against Israeli settlements as an electoral asset

Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions

Reform UK would ban full-face coverings in public

Some veterans to be called up to test UK's war resilience

Support for disability benefits 'remarkably strong' report finds

Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers hurt

UK begins talks to rejoin EU security missions

Plans for major overhaul of councils halted

What big issues are on the agenda as Stormont returns after summer?

Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference

Bayeux tapestry loan symbolises ‘entente amicale’ between France and UK, says King Charles

EU plans new ‘diversification’ rules to cut dependence on China

Farage compares standards inquiry to investigations faced by fellow ‘outsider’ Trump

Mass breeding of game birds without welfare checks may be curtailed in England

It’s time for Berlin to step up to the plate on Israel sanctions, beyond Ben-Gvir
