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Tommy Robinson charged with phone offence under Terrorism Act – as it happened

Far-right activist has been charged with failing to provide the pin to his mobile phone over an incident earlier this year in Folkestone

The Guardian - UK

Starmer confronts slavery reparations calls in address to Commonwealth leaders

The Prime Minister has insisted reparations are not on the table for the Commonwealth summit.

Evening Standard

Friday briefing: The Commonwealth summit that could put reparations ‘on the table’

In today’s newsletter: Caribbean nations forced conversations about restorative justice on to the Chogm agenda – here’s what that could mean

The Guardian - UK

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No 10 climbs down on PM’s claim stocks and shares owners not ‘working people’

The Government has been asked repeatedly to define what a ‘working person’ is to establish which taxes could rise.

The Independent UK

Downing Street climbs down on Keir Starmer's claim shares owners are not ‘working people’ ahead of Budget

The Prime Minister had suggested asset owners would not fall within his conception of what a working person is

Evening Standard

Smoking ban outside pubs 'dropped by Downing Street' following backlash

Pub owners warned an outdoor smoking ban would significantly harm their businesses

Evening Standard

No 10 blocking outdoor smoking ban amid hospitality opposition

Exclusive: Government ‘spooked’ by warnings of job losses and pub closures if it added ban to tobacco and vapes bill

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Reparations for slavery could be included in Commonwealth document, UK concedes

Downing Street has previously said that reparations are not on the agenda for the gathering in Samoa.

Evening Standard

UK ‘open to discussing non-cash forms of reparatory justice’ for former colonies

Starmer under pressure from Caribbean countries at Commonwealth talks but is refusing payments or apology

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer unlikely to meet Kamala Harris before US election

Downing Street says PM’s hopes of meeting Democratic nominee as well as Donald Trump have faded

The Guardian - UK

Cardiac arrest survivor calls for Government to scrap VAT on defibrillators

Footballer Jack Hurley handed in a petition to No 10 calling for VAT to be removed from all defibrillator purchases after the device saved his life.

The Independent UK

Starmer faces reparations showdown next year with Caribbean nations as pressure on PM grows

Downing Street has rejected demands, saying the issue is ‘not on the agenda’

The Independent UK

PM faces pressure from Labour ranks and Caribbean nations over reparations

The Prime Minister will travel to Samoa this week for the biennial gathering of heads of government for the 56 nations.

Evening Standard

'Sheer hypocrisy': Labour plan to hand out 'up to 200' seats in House of Lords

KEIR Starmer’s government is planning to create as many as 200 new Labour peers despite previous pledges to abolish the chamber ...

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UK PM Keir Starmer Urges Ceasefire In Gaza Conflict

UK PM Starmer and Israeli PM Netanyahu discuss Gaza conflict, Sinwar's death, and security concerns in the Middle East.

The Guardian - UK

UK will not apologise for role in slavery at Commonwealth summit, No 10 says

News that no symbolic apology or reparations are planned could put Starmer on collision course with other nations

The Independent UK

Inheritance tax to rise in Budget as Reeves plans to hit well-off

Just 5 per cent of all deaths incurred Inheritance Tax in 2022–23

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves to push forward with £3bn sickness benefits cut in Budget

Charities warned cuts proposed by the Tories would have a ‘devastating impact’ on disabled people

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Britain's Lammy In China To 'Challenge' Beijing On Russia Support

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet his counterpart Wang Yi and other top officials in Beijing on Friday to "challenge" China on sensitive issues like Russia's war in Ukraine, as the two countries seek to rebuild frayed ties.

The Guardian - UK

No conflict of interest in Keir Starmer meeting Taylor Swift, says No 10

Downing Street also says move to grant singer extra security for London concerts will not be referred to ethics adviser

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer faces fresh questions after PM's office admits he met Taylor Swift backstage at Wembley gig

No10 has rejected suggestion Government ministers got free tickets to singer’s gig as ‘thank you’ for intervening in her security arrangements

Evening Standard

Downing Street denies Keir Starmer got Taylor Swift tickets as 'thank you' for arranging her police escort

It emerged on Tuesday that Prime Minister and his family met with the pop star and her mother after Wembley show this summer

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at Wembley concert, No 10 confirms

Source says backstage ‘brush-by’ did not include discussion of VIP protection given to star, a decision made by Scotland Yard

The Independent UK

UK government condemns ‘appalling’ Israeli fire on UN peacekeeping HQ in Lebanon

France, Italy and Spain say Israel’s ‘unjustifiable targeting’ of UN base is a ‘serious violation’ of international law

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney ‘optimistic’ about 2026 election after 100 days of Labour Government

JOHN Swinney has said he is “very optimistic” about the SNP’s chances in the 2026 Holyrood elections after the first 100 days of…

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