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Supreme Court blocks Trump plan to restrict mail-in ballots
The US Supreme Court has declined to lift a federal judge’s temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots sought by the Trump administration.
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Ministers seek £100,000 cap on British expat donations
Ministers are pursuing an annual £100,000 limit on donations from British expatriates, with the proposed measure backdated to 25 March 2026. Farage ha...
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Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein leaders urge UK constitutional change
The leaders of Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Fein have said the UK government should prepare for constitutional change, arguing that Westminster’s era...
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Peers to debate political donation law changes after Reform windfall
The government is seeking to alter rules on donations to UK political parties from British expatriates, with peers set to debate the proposed changes...
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Police investigate donations by Richard Tice company to Reform UK
BBC News reports that police are investigating two £250,000 donations made to Reform UK by Britain Means Business, a company owned by the party’s depu...
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Trump orders Smithsonian warnings over 'inaccurate' US history
BBC News reports that Donald Trump has ordered the Smithsonian to display warnings about what he describes as inaccurate US history, amid repeated acc...
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Trump says EU fines on US tech firms should be reversed
The US president has said penalties imposed by the European Union on major American technology companies should be overturned, according to BBC News.
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Record Reform donations renew focus on party funding rules
Record donations to Reform have prompted renewed attention on party funding rules, with Andy Burnham expected to face pressure for further changes.
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Trump stands by united Ireland remarks during Irish Open appearance
The US president has stood by his comments on a united Ireland during the second day of a visit, saying at the Irish Open that “many people agree” wit...
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Jenrick says Reform’s £72m donations comply with law
Jenrick has said Reform’s £72m in donations is lawful as the government seeks to change rules governing donations to UK political parties from British...
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Trump comments on united Ireland draw global attention
Donald Trump’s remarks indicating support for a unified Ireland became a prominent international talking point, with suggestions that the comments may...
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Donald Trump due in Dublin for two-day Ireland visit
Donald Trump is expected to arrive at Dublin Airport later on Saturday for a two-day visit to Ireland, during which he is due to meet Irish leader Mic...
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MPs reject renewed bid to legalise assisted dying
MPs have voted against a proposal to legalise assisted dying, rejecting a measure that would have represented a major change to the law and wider soci...
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MPs reject assisted dying bill as supporters vow to try again
MPs have rejected an assisted dying bill, halting immediate momentum for a change in the law. Supporters of reform say they intend to renew their effo...
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Republicans weigh what follows as Trump dominates convention
Donald Trump’s dominance of the Republican convention has highlighted both his continuing grip on the party and quiet questions among some Republicans...
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Assisted dying bill for England and Wales to face new Commons vote
A proposal on assisted dying for England and Wales is set to return to the House of Commons after an earlier version won support from MPs last year bu...
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Trump pledges $5,000 payments if Republicans win Congress
Donald Trump has said he would give $5,000 to every American if Republicans secure control of both chambers of Congress in November, raising questions...
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Trump says Americans would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
Donald Trump has said every American would receive $5,000 if the Republican Party wins November’s midterm elections, prompting questions over the lega...