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Arron Banks’s lawsuit against reporter a freedom of speech matter, court hears

Carole Cadwalladr’s team sets out defence in first day of libel trial brought by Leave.EU funder

Guardian’s Cadwalladr in court to fight defamation claim by Brexit backer Banks

Award-winning journalist says comments about businessman were in the public interest

Five Lessons Learned From Dominic Cummings’ Covid Testimony

Five Lessons Learned From Dominic Cummings’ Covid Testimony

The 8th review – the stirring story behind Ireland’s pro-choice triumph

Passion, resolve and canny campaigning are on full show in this energising doc about the landmark 2018 abortion vote

Keir Starmer Aide Says Labour Should Be ‘Braver’ On Brexit

Labour should stop being scared of Leave voters in the red wall and be “braver” about criticising the government over Brexit failures, an aide to Keir Starmer has said.

Graham Brady Facing Challenge For Tory 1922 Committee Chair Role

Covid lockdown-sceptic Sir Graham Brady is facing a potential challenge for the leadership of the influential backbench Conservative 1922 committee.

Why Union Boss Elections Are As Crucial As 'Red Wall' Votes For Keir Starmer

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SNP Win Airdrie And Shotts By-Election In Fresh Boost For Indy Ref 2 Campaign

SNP MP Anum Qaisar-Javed " data-caption="SNP MP Anum Qaisar-Javed " data-rich-caption="SNP MP Anum Qaisar-Javed " data-credit="Pool via Getty Images" data-credit-link-back="" />New SNP MP Anum Qaisar-Javed has vowed to “fight for independence” after her party emerged victorious in the Airdrie and Shotts by-election.

David Cameron’s Most Cringeworthy Greensill Lobbying Texts Laid Bare

David Cameron’s intense lobbying for collapsed finance firm Greensill Capital has been laid bare in 45 emails, texts and WhatsApp messages to ministers and officials.

Sadiq Khan Re-Elected As London Mayor Despite Late Tory Surge

Sadiq Khan has won the London mayoralty for Labour despite a late Tory surge in the capital.

Nicola Sturgeon Hails 'Emphatic' Victory For SNP In Holyrood Elections

Nicola Sturgeon hailed the SNP’s “record-breaking” victory in the Holyrood elections as she warned Boris Johnson not to block a second independence referendum.

Local Elections: Here’s What’s At Stake On ‘Super Thursday’

Today’s so-called “super Thursday” local elections will set the tone for politics over the coming months, and could have a dramatic impact on the fortunes of Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer, and the rest.

A Year Of Keir: Will Starmer Pass His First Real Voter Test?

When Keir Starmer launched his campaign to be leader of the Labour Party at the start of 2020, his slogan was “Reform and Unite”.

Northern Independence Party Manifesto Plan Includes Referendum On Ditching The Queen

Legalisation of cannabis and referendums on ditching the Queen and scrapping the pound are among the manifesto plans of the newly formed Northern Independence Party that is fighting the Hartlepool by-election.

Derek Chauvin Trial: Opening Statements Centre On Cause Of George Floyd’s Death

The closely watched trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in George Floyd’s death, entered a key phase Monday as the prosecution and defence delivered their opening statements and the first witnesses were called to testify.

EU Vaccine War Could ‘Play Into Tory Hands’ In May Elections

The so-called vaccine war between the UK and EU could help the Tories win votes in May’s local elections by reigniting Brexit arguments, a polling expert has said.

Dominic Cummings Defends 40% Pay Rise, Saying He Took Salary Cut On Joining No.10

Dominic Cummings has justified his 40% pay rise by claiming he deliberately took a salary cut when he first started working for Boris Johnson “to sort out the Brexit mess”.

The Assault on Truth by Peter Oborne review – how Boris Johnson played the press

The former Daily Mail columnist details the lies that assisted the prime minister’s rise to power, but is slow to admit his own part in a culpable media

The New European bought by consortium including ex-BBC boss

Investors in anti-Brexit weekly include Mark Thompson and former Financial Times editor Lionel Barber

The Spin | How Bramall Lane's occasional cricketing heritage came to an end

Fifty years ago, Sheffield United ended their ground’s strange use for cricket despite most shareholders voting for it to remain

'Dirty methods' in Brexit vote cited in push for new laws on Europe's elections

Sites such as Facebook will have to publicly disclose identity of people and entities funding such advertising

John Major suggests two-vote independence referendum to break impasse over future of UK

Sir John Major has said that offering two votes on Scottish independence - including a confirmatory referendum once negotiations over separation are complete - could break an impasse over the future of the UK.

Leaked strategy paper 'shows Tory panic' over the union

Continuing to dismiss calls for a new independence referendum could be counterproductive but the campaign to save the union is “rudderless”, senior Tories have been secretly warned.

6 People Who Got A Peerage Even Though There Isn't Room For Dr John Sentamu

The former Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has been refused an automatic life peerage by Downing Street, it has emerged.

Behind Cambridge Analytica lay a bigger threat to our democracy: Facebook | Jennifer Cobbe

More needs to be done to clamp down on big tech’s nefarious methods of influencing our politics and culture

MI5 Chief Warns Of Growing Far-Right Terror Threat And Praises Black Lives Matter Impact

The new head of MI5 has warned that the threat of far-right terrorism in the UK will be “with us for some years to come” as more young people have been linking up online with American extremists in the Donald Trump era.

Boris Johnson insists he is not helping the SNP break up the Union

Boris Johnson has insisted he was not helping the SNP break up the Union as the Scottish Tory leader challenged his English colleagues to "look in the mirror" and prove they are doing enough to bolster it.

Keir Starmer Admits Nicola Sturgeon Has Mandate For Indy Ref 2 If SNP Win Holyrood Elections

Keir Starmer has admitted Nicola Sturgeon should have the right to call another Scottish independence referendum if the SNP wins the Holyrood elections.

Is The UK Brexit Ready? Careering For Another Cliff Edge More Like

Are we Brexit ready? Nearly 40 months since the referendum, it is barely three months until the UK’s phony Brexit of the transition ends – and we finally leave not just the political institutions of the EU but the single market and the customs union.

Barcelona members succeed in setting up vote on president Bartomeu's future

More than 20,000 supporters sign a censorship motionNo confidence vote will be held by early NovemberThe Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, may be obliged to resign after club members succeeded in a bid to force a referendum.

Keir Starmer Urges Johnson To 'Get A Deal' Done On Brexit And Focus On Covid

Keir Starmer has urged Boris Johnson to “get a deal” done on Brexit and focus all his energy on fighting coronavirus.

Trump is a looming presence over congressional race, strategists say

The campaign to win control of Congress is turning into a referendum on President Trump.

Nicola Sturgeon Announces Second Scottish Independence Referendum Draft Legislation

Nicola Sturgeon has announced a draft bill will be drawn up setting out the timing, terms and question for a new Scottish independence referendum.

It Doesn't Matter Who Wins The Lib Dem Leadership. The Victor Faces An Uphill Struggle

Whatever else might be said about Jo Swinson, she won’t be a hard act to follow.

Online Political Ads To Be Tagged So Voters Know Who Is Behind Them

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David Miliband, Again, Does Not Rule Out Return To British Politics

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UK Insists It Has 'Robust' Security Following Reports Liam Fox's Email Account Was Hacked

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Boris Johnson Hands Brother Jo Johnson Seat In House Of Lords

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10 Ways The World Has Changed Since One Direction’s Formation

A lot can change in a decade, and things are certainly a lot different in the world to how they were when One Direction were formed on The X Factor in 2010.

Is Boris Johnson Tiptoeing Towards An Apology Over Coronavirus Deaths?

Is Boris Johnson Tiptoeing Towards An Apology Over Coronavirus Deaths?

MI5 Was 'Giving Out Parking Tickets While Looting Going On' Says Senior Tory Over Russia Report

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Russian-Linked Donors Give Tories Money Simply Out Of 'Admiration', Says Minister

Wealthy Russian-linked donors give money to the Conservative Party simply out of “admiration” for Tory ministers, Brandon Lewis has claimed.

Grant Shapps Says Brits Were Too Smart To Fall For Russian Brexit Bots. Researchers Disagree

Unless you have completely given up reading the news (and honestly, who could blame you at the moment?) you have probably heard about the critical Russia report, which dropped on Tuesday after months of delay.

Why The Battle Between Boris Johnson And The Intel Committee Should Worry Us All

Why The Battle Between Boris Johnson And The Intel Committee Should Worry Us All

Boris Johnson's Refusal To Probe Brexit Vote Is 'Green Light For Russian Meddling'

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Report On Russian Interference In UK To Be Published Within Next Week

The long-awaited report on Russian interference in the UK will be published by next Wednesday.

Meghan Markle's First Public Speech Post-Exit Was About Calling Out Power

In her first public speech since her break from the Royal Family earlier this year, Meghan Markle focused on powerful institutions and the importance of challenging established norms, speaking more pointedly and candidly than she could a few months ago.

Michael Gove Finds Out The Hard Way That Boris Johnson Really Is The Boss

Michael Gove Finds Out The Hard Way That Boris Johnson Really Is The Boss

Here’s How Black Power Finally Prevailed in Mississippi State Flag Fight

After many years demanding the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the state flag, Black Mississippians received their wish when a bill doing that was signed into law last week.

Russia's journalists under increasing pressure from the secret services in wake of Putin's shaky referendum victory

Russia's intelligence services have 'stepped up' their war on free media, carrying out a series of operations designed to intimidate journalists in the wake of Vladimir Putin's controversial referendum victory last week.

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