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Powell thanks Sunak for ‘big misjudgment’ on last day he could have called poll

Lucy Powell said Rishi Sunak made a ‘big misjudgment for the Tory party, but a good decision for the country’ by calling the election for July 4.

The Independent UK

Starmer set for talks with Trump as UK seeks to shore up ‘special relationship’

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he expected Sir Keir Starmer to make an early trip to Washington.

Evening Standard

Smiling Sophie: New photo of Duchess of Edinburgh as she marks 60th birthday

The duchess is set to celebrate the milestone at home with the Duke of Edinburgh on Monday at her Bagshot Park home.

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Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright dies aged 95

The widow of Lord Olivier won Golden Globes for Enchanted April and Stalin.

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal ‘on the brink’ of agreement, says David Lammy

Mr Lammy said a deal to enable the ‘rebuilding of Gaza with Israel safe and secure’ will allow the region to ‘move forward in an atmosphere of peace’.

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Trump’s rhetoric and unpredictability can be ‘destabilsing’ says Lammy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy suggested Donald Trump’s unpredictability was ‘one of his signatures’.

The Independent UK

Just Stop Oil protesters who blocked main road spared jail

Ishani Milward-Bose, Daniel Wills, Anthony Bradley and Alice Brown blocked the A41 Hendon Way near the Brent Cross Flyover during rush hour.

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In Pictures: Rain-soaked Rishi and wide-eyed Wes in year’s best political images

The PA news agency’s photographers provided unrivalled coverage of the world of politics this year as these first rate images show.

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London mayor Sadiq Khan ‘truly humbled’ to be knighted in New Year Honours list

He won a historic third term with a big majority in May.

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In Pictures: Sunak, Starmer and stunts during the 2024 general election campaign

Party leaders travelled the length and breadth of the UK as they tried to win votes at the general election.

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With a new year ahead there’s no better time for Keir Starmer to start playing good cop

The prime minister should resolve in 2025 to enthuse about his vision, and leave moaning about the Tories and fiscal hardship to his chancellor

The Guardian - UK

In Pictures: Wales marks 25 years of Senedd and elects two first ministers

Visits by several members of the royal family and some television stars brought the crowds out across the country.

The Independent UK

Lighter political moments of 2024: From a soggy Sunak to Davey’s antics

Here is a look at some of the lighter political moments from the year.

Evening Standard

Healey: UK’s military presence in Estonia shows ‘unshakeable commitment’ to Nato

John Healey thanked armed forces personnel for their service over Christmas.

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Sue Gray: Partygate sleuth who became Starmer’s embattled chief of staff

She continued to feature in the headlines after taking on the party political job and eventually quit over fears she was ‘becoming a distraction’.

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Starmer defends farm tax in face of questions from senior MPs

Sir Keir Starmer was questioned about the impact of the inheritance tax change during a Liaison Committee appearance.

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‘Critical’ period for Ukraine, Defence Secretary says

John Healey told LBC that Vladimir Putin is ‘showing signs of weakness’.

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Government faces pressure to designate China a security threat

Yang Tengbo, who denies wrongdoing, is the latest person to be named as an alleged Chinese agent.

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Toastie-loving Starmer hits back at Badenoch’s claim sandwiches ‘not real food’

Number 10 said the Prime Minister was ‘surprised’ to learn that his opposite number instead has a steak brought in for lunch.

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Farm tax changes under fire in Parliament as angry farmers protest outside

Thousands of people gathered along Whitehall for another demonstration against the ‘toxic’ Budget changes.

The Independent UK

Women’s rights barrister who accused judge of ‘boys’ club’ attitude appears at tribunal

Charlotte Proudman is facing a Bar Standards Board disciplinary tribunal over a Twitter thread criticising a ruling in a case she worked on

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Barrister who criticised judge for ‘boys’ club’ mentality appears at tribunal

Women’s rights campaigner Dr Charlotte Proudman, who specialises in family law, is facing a Bar Standards Board (BSB) disciplinary tribunal.

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Billionaire tycoon pledges to give Reform seven-figure sum after Tory defection

The businessman said he would be looking to boost the party for the party as he appeared alongside leader Nigel Farage in Westminster on Tuesday.

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Civil Service needs ‘innovators and disrupters’, McFadden says

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster cited Airbnb, WhatsApp and Spotify as examples of start-ups the Civil Service could emulate.

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CBI downgrades UK economic growth forecasts amid Budget pressures on firms

The CBI has reduced its growth forecasts for the UK economy in 2024 and 2025 as inflation is expected to pick up.

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