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Editorial: The government’s new approach is not a serious effort to tackle rising hatred and division

Senior figures including deputy leader want to see MP back in fold but Starmer is firm that he does not want to ‘conflate’ issues

Letters: Dr Arun Midha, formerly of the select committee on standards, says all political parties must now stand against racism in their actions and words. Plus letters from supporters in Abbott’s constituency and the NHS, and other readers

Ms Abbott has sat as an independent MP since April after the Labour whip was withdrawn

Michael Gove has named five groups to be examined but some fear many more will ultimately be included

Community secretary’s new definition of extremism attracts criticism in parliament, including from Tory former minister

One was put off sport for life at school, while the other thinks it is positive for society as well as those who play it. Were they any closer on Starmer v Corbyn?

Sir Keir Starmer vowed that investment in culture will be put “at the core” of his government if he were to become prime minister

Hereditary royals need not worry about re-election, but that is not to say public support is irrelevant. Today, the Duke of Sussex’s sharp fall in popularity has been laid bare by a new poll, which suggests he is getting the lion’s share of the blame for the present royal rift.

Senior Tory says donor’s ‘horrific’ comment that Diane Abbott should be shot unlikely to be investigated by new taskforce

New map based on electoral roll not actual populations, meaning some MPs will be supporting 50% more people than others