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THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The resignation of Sir Keir Starmer’s principal private secretary – the third senior departure from Downing Street in less than a year – points to deep-rooted problems within the administration

Editorial: Elected politicians should expect to be scrutinised. This attack on journalists is an attack on democracy too

COMMENT: The TV presenter divided opinion by saying live on This Morning that it is ‘insane’ that illegal migrants are put up in hotels – but when the far right’s most notorious poster boy comes out in your favour, it’s probably time to reconsider your position, says Sharan Dhaliwal

Humour has become one of the most potent weapons in the populist politician’s playbook. Comedic populists like Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage and Argentinian president Javier Milei use ridicule, absurdity and sarcasm not just to entertain, but to deflect criticism, confuse opponents and present themselves as relatable outsiders. Their…

TV presenter Rylan Clark has divided opinion with his recent comments on immigration during a segment on ITV's This Morning

NEWS ANALYSIS: The departure of Nin Pandit, the third senior figure from Downing Street to quit in 10 months, reflects a government struggling to keep on top of the agenda, says political editor David Maddox

Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, and Mohammad Kabir, 23, appeared in the dock charged over the abduction and rape of a girl.

Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, and Mohammad Kabir, 23, appeared in the dock charged over the abduction and rape of the girl

The editor of the Nottingham Post said the move was a ‘worrying sign of potentially things to come if Reform wins the next election’