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Downing Street forces Tony Blair to row back from net zero strategy criticism

Labour politicians warn former PM had boosted Tory and Reform climate sceptics on the eve of local elections

The Guardian - UK

Number 10 rejects Blair’s claim of ‘hysteria’ in net zero debate

Sir Keir Starmer disagrees with the former Labour leader about the tone of global discussions about net zero, Number 10 indicated.

Evening Standard

No 10 rejects Kneecap’s ‘half-hearted’ apology over alleged ‘kill MPs’ comments

Belfast rap group Kneecap rejected claims they would ‘seek to incite violence against any MP or individual’.

The Independent UK

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Trump Turnberry decision up to Open organisers, says Downing Street

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman did not deny that Whitehall officials had been in contact with the R&A.

The Independent UK

Hosting Open at Trump golf course is up to the organisers, says Downing Street

Whitehall officials have reportedly discussed the possibility of staging the tournament at Turnberry.

Evening Standard

Kneecap break silence amid calls to prosecute and cut from TRNSMT line-up

Rap trio Kneecap said condemnation from Downing Street and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is an “effort to derail the real conversation”…

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap apologises to families of murdered MPs after concert video clip furore

The Irish band said a video extract in which a band member appeared to voice support for killing MPs had been deliberately taken out of context.

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Kneecap apologises to murdered MPs’ families after ‘dead Tory’ clip

‘Kneecap’s message has always been — and remains — one of love, inclusion, and hope’

The Independent UK

Starmer says ‘I don’t trust Putin’ as Russian leader promises 72-hour ceasefire

Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Evening Standard

Kneecap to receive no more public funding, says Downing Street

IRISH language rap group Kneecap will not receive any further public funds, Downing Street has indicated ...

The National (Scotland)

No extra money for pay rises says Downing Street, amid threat of renewed strikes

Ministers have only budgeted for a 2.8% rise for public sector workers.

Evening Standard

Starmer claims voters being ‘conned’ by Tories and Reform UK as parties are planning a coalition – as it happened

PM says supporters of both groups are being misled and a tie-up would be a ‘disaster’ for Britain

The Guardian - UK

Starmer and Zelensky agree to ‘maintain momentum’ on peace talks for Ukraine

Downing Street said the two leaders had discussed recent advances towards a peace deal in the Ukraine war when they met following the Pope’s funeral.

Evening Standard

German ambassador ‘really optimistic’ about new post-Brexit youth visa scheme despite confusion in UK government

Visas that could allow under-30s to live and work in European Union countries, and vice versa, under discussion as Keir Starmer tries to reset relations with the bloc after Brexit

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

UK ‘will not be defined by the past’ amid speculation on EU youth visa scheme

The Government has faced pressure from backbench MPs to agree a youth mobility scheme.

Evening Standard

All options ‘remain on the table’ for Ukraine – Downing Street

A Number 10 spokesman said on Friday that “advanced coalition of the willing planning is developing at pace”.

Evening Standard

Visas for young EU citizens to work in UK: We're moving in a good direction, says German ambassador to London

But the UK government is wary that such a scheme could spark accusations of a return to freedom of movement

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Reform UK on course to win in two mayoral contests – as it happened

Polling predicts victory for party in Greater Lincolnshire and Hull/East Yorkshire with the Greens possibly taking West of England

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EU-UK talks making ‘good progress’ says Downing Street after von der Leyen visit

Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the European Commission president to Number 10.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer’s realignment with Europe will be a low-key one

The aim in No 10 is to Make Brussels Boring Again and never say the words ‘single market’ or ‘freedom of movement’

The Independent UK

Starmer close to post-Brexit defence deal with EU after concession on fishing rights

British firms will be able to access an EU defence fund after negotiators prepared to make concessions on fishing

The Independent UK

Starmer urges free trade in first call with Trump after UK hit by sweeping US tariffs

It comes as Rachel Reeves is due to hold talks with the White House next week amid efforts to strike a trade deal

The Guardian - UK

British Steel on a razor’s edge: inside Starmer’s Scunthorpe rescue mission

There were suspicions, legal wheezes and a plan to divert a ship to Gibraltar to seize cargo, as ministers’ anxieties rose

The Independent UK

Starmer told UK must repeal hate speech laws to protect LGBT+ people or lose Trump trade deal

‘Good chance’ of agreement, says JD Vance – but a source close to the administration says his concerns over Britain’s hate speech laws ‘are still a red line’

The Guardian - UK

Senior Labour figures call for review of Chinese investment in UK infrastructure

Government’s rapprochement with Beijing may risk national security in wake of British Steel crisis, party members say

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