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Jun 13, 2024 · But beyond that there’s little detail. That’s because Labour says it will need to conduct a full review, if elected, to assess the threats the UK faces and the state of its armed forces.

Jul 30, 2025 · And that is a hugely significant shift in the UK's diplomatic posture, both across governments of different stripes, and compared to what this government was saying just a few days …

Mar 27, 2025 · Two and a bit months in to Trump's second term, the strategy from the government in the UK has been to wrangle in private and say as little as possible in public.

May 3, 2025 · Following this week's local elections, Reform UK has, for the first time, won control of local councils. It is now in charge in 10 areas, and there are a further four where it is the largest party.

Nov 12, 2024 · Speaking at the summit, Sir Keir said the new UK target would be "difficult" but "achievable", and he wanted government to "tread lightly on people's lives".

Jun 23, 2023 · First on violence against women and girls in the UK. Then on progress on NHS eating disorder services . Finally peers will discuss economic growth, inflation and the need to increase …

Nov 12, 2024 · Speaking in a new BBC documentary about the issue, he puts it down, in part, to the economic and employment crisis that began in 2012 and saw young people from Europe head to the …