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The case against digital ID cards: imagine how a Reform government could use them

The civil liberties argument against giving the state more power over our lives becomes more urgent by the day – just look to Trump’s America, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

If Starmer wants to beat Reform, he’ll need more than ‘patriotic renewal’ – whatever that is

Today’s big ‘fightback’ speech continued with the prime minister’s curious strategy of ceding ground to his enemies, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage’s pledge to end indefinite leave could hurt the economy even before an election

Nigel Farage’s proposal to abolish indefinite leave to remain is a shifting of the goalposts for those who have already come to the UK legally and settled.

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Starmer has enabled the far right – promises of ‘progressive patriotism’ are no longer enough

Faced with an insurgent UK far right backed by a billionaire oligarch, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to lead the progressive fightback is long overdue. If Starmer’s speech, however, is to be anything but empty rhetoric, he must abandon his failed strategy of chasing the Reform vote in favour of…

The Conversation

‘Intrusive’ digital ID cards were a flop 15 years ago – so what’s changed?

ANALYSIS : A decade and a half ago, the last Labour government’s rollout of ID cards was scrapped amid an outcry over an invasion of privacy. Alex Ross asks what has changed today, and whether a Brit card is the answer?

The Independent UK

Parties across divide in Northern Ireland unite against digital ID cards

Parties from Sinn Fein to the DUP have described the proposed scheme as ‘the wrong approach’.

The Independent UK

Starmer Slams Reform Council's Press Ban as 'Cowardly'—What Drives His Outburst?

PM Keir Starmer slams Reform UK's Nottinghamshire Council leader Mick Barton as 'cowards' for banning local journalists over 'misrepresentation'

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Ex-Reform leader in Wales admits bribery charges over pro-Russian statements

Nathan Gill, 52, of Anglesey, North Wales, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight counts of bribery.

Evening Standard

UK faces ‘battle for the soul’ of the country, says Starmer amid Reform threat

In a rallying cry to progressives around the world, the Prime Minister said allies must stop the ‘politics of predatory grievance’.

The Independent UK

UK's Starmer Urges Liberals To Fight 'The Lies' Told By Far Right

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told a global conference of centre-left leaders Friday that they must tackle uncontrolled migration and confront "lies" being told about their countries by hard-right politicians seeking to win over voters.

International Business Times

Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges

Gill admits eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in European parliament and articles

The Guardian - UK

New poll shows Labour clinging on to London as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK surges to more than 300 MPs

Voters in the capital still appear to back Sir Keir Starmer’s party despite its slump in popularity

Evening Standard

Starmer: We’re in an open fight with Reform for soul of the country

Keir Starmer gives his most passionate speech yet as prime minister as he takes the gloves off in his fight against Reform UK

The Independent UK

Our research makes it clear: by capitulating to the right, Labour is driving voters to Reform UK

Mimicking Farage on immigration is senseless. Labour voters feel betrayed; anti-immigration voters see through the ruse, say academics Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte

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Will Labour’s climate plan survive the squeeze of tight budgets and rightwing attacks?

As Donald Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’ and Reform UK weaponises net zero, Starmer faces pressure to hold the line on commitments

The Independent UK

Minister says digital ID cards could become ‘bedrock of modern state’ as PM says all workers will need one by 2029

Under the proposal, individuals will not be asked to produce it other than when they are proving a right to work in the UK

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage on course to be Prime Minister, new poll suggests as Labour and Tory vote collapses

London appears to be the only UK region where Sir Keir Starmer’s party would retain the majority of the seats the party won in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Farage endangering women by failing to condemn paracetamol claims, says Bridget Phillipson

Labour deputy leader candidate criticises ‘scaremongering’ on autism and says party must be firmer in tackling Reform

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The Independent UK

Reform on brink of outright majority at next election, major new poll says

Disastrous polling for Labour comes amid growing questions over Keir Starmer’s leadership of the party

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs call for action to tackle deprivation in coastal ‘sea wall’ seats

Exclusive: Group warn coastal communities need greater investment to reduce inequality and fight off threat from Reform

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says government will introduce digital IDs to ensure Britain’s ‘borders are more secure’ – as it happened

Online petition saying government should not introduce digitial ID cards heading for 900,00 signatures

The Guardian - UK

‘History will remember who showed up’: Keir Starmer faces call to attend Cop30 summit

Response from leaders and key climate figures comes after PM’s aides advised non-attendance over concerns Reform may attack him

The Guardian - UK

Starmer should have conference in his hands – instead, power is slipping through his fingers

Last year’s triumph has turned into a groundhog day loop of missed chances and bad calls. The PM needs to change tack – but is he capable of it? asks Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The National (Scotland)

Nigel Farage's Reform UK peer push could cost taxpayers £22m

A RAFT of new Reform UK peers would cost the taxpayer around £22 million if Nigel Farage became prime minister and wanted to secure a majority in…

The Independent UK

Tories would reverse any ‘reckless’ moves to scrap two-child benefit cap

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said those on benefits should have to make the same responsible decisions about having children as everyone else.

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