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Evening Standard - Politics

Government suffers Mental Health Bill defeats amid efforts to modernise laws

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UK braced for Trump tariffs with exports unlikely to be spared

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'We were the lucky ones', says Burmese student after home damaged in earthquake

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Starmer speaks to Zelensky days before meeting of military leaders

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Children put at 'unnecessary risk' under proposals to overhaul mental health law

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Sentencing Council delays two-tier guidelines following backlash

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Government accused of 'washing its hands' of Birmingham bin strike problem

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Minister scolds Labour MPs over campaign to build airport in Pakistan

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Government working 'very closely' with Italy over processing migrants

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'Labour's pledge to scrap the gangs lies in tatters,' Tories allege

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Tories 'lost touch' with values, says Ed Davey at local election campaign launch

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UK and Finland 'tied hip-to-hip' on Nato, says Finnish president in No 10 visit

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Fact check: The Prime Minister and the Army both celebrated Mother's Day

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Local elections 2025: Guide to locations, timings and key numbers

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Looming Trump tariff deadline sparks fresh fears of higher costs worldwide

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Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office for embezzlement

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EU response to tariffs will be 'strategic' to avoid more damage – Irish premier

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Fragmentation between authorities 'open invitation' to Channel gangs, says PM

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Where are illegal migrants arriving in the UK coming from?

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Public services 'struggling under strain' of illegal immigration, PM

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Record small boat arrivals may continue this summer, admits minister

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Visa overstayers will be deported, vows minister

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Justice Secretary 'considering all her options' on Sentencing Council – minister

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Starmer and Trump agree need to 'keep up collective pressure on Putin'

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Trump accuses Zelensky of trying to back out of Ukraine minerals deal

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More than 1,000 flood schemes to be built or repaired across England

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Majority of UK's young adults 'concerned' about state of democracy, poll shows

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RHS delays promise to make shows peat-free in face of 'legislative black hole'

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Lib Dems take aim at Tory place as 'party of Middle England' in local elections

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Government seeks to overturn sentencing guidelines with law change

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Spending more on benefits would be 'wrong approach', Jackie Baillie says

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Government reviewing use of human rights law to halt deportations – Cooper

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Government asks MP watchdog to review expenses rules after £900 'pet rent' claim

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Elba 'emerges as Labour's top choice to replace Sadiq Khan as Mayor'

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Government to host international summit to combat people-smuggling gangs

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MSP makes Mother's Day call urging UK Government to extend maternity pay

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Conservatives calls for Cobra meeting to deal with Birmingham bin strikes

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UK sends £10m of 'life-saving aid' to Myanmar after earthquake

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Giving ex-Ofsted chief seat in Lords is an insult, says dead teacher's sister

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Starmer urged to reveal if he made comparison between benefits and pocket money

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Justice Secretary warned against 'megaphone diplomacy' in sentencing row

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Reform UK echoes Trump with 'make Britain great again' aired at election launch

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Prevent boss leaves role after Southport killer case – reports

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Fact check: Interest rates, council tax and a portrait of Angela Rayner

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Households brace for 'awful April' of bill increases

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MPs back plans giving councils more time to house those at risk of homelessness

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Welsh First Minister 'reserving position' on UK Government's benefits cuts

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Bill to nationalise polluting water companies blocked by Government

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Sensitive military documents found dumped on residential street

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UK should 're-examine' NHS funding model, says Nigel Farage

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Sentencing Council refuses to change guidance in 'two-tier justice' row

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UK 'reserves right to respond' to US tariffs, says Starmer

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Coffey: Companies privately admitted net-zero policies increasing cost of food

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MP calls to nationalise water firms that repeatedly pollute rivers and seas

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Labour loses by-election to independents in east London

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Downing Street communications chief to quit after nine months

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Farage distances himself from Trump approach to Ukraine ceasefire

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Zelensky thanks Starmer for support after Paris talks

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Government must boost student numbers on T-levels to realise full benefits – NAO

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Government data scientists to begin AI training programme

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