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The hard right doesn’t speak for most voters. The progressive cause is not yet lost, but there is an urgent need for energy, purpose and clarity, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The UK prime minister’s approval is among the lowest at home and abroad

A major arms fair opens Tuesday in London without the presence of Israeli government officials due to worsening diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel over the Gaza conflict.

Two Palestinian gunmen killed by security officer and passer-by

The Prime Minister completed a major Government reshuffle triggered by Angela Rayner’s resignation.

The King is to host Donald Trump and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, at Windsor Castle from September 17 to 19.

Both leaders agreed there will be ‘absolutely no role’ for Hamas in the future governance of Palestine, a Downing Street spokesperson said.

The Conservative leader will offer her party’s co-operation ‘in the national interest’.

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Unions have warned the government not to water down its workers' rights bill following Angela Rayner’s departure. But substantial hikes in the minimum wage and employers’ national insurance contributions, coupled with anaemic growth, could imperil all that this Labour government seeks to achieve

MPs hoping to replace Ms Rayner as the party’s deputy leader have until Thursday to secure the support of colleagues at Westminster.

King Charles is rolling out the red carpet for Trump... again. Someone really wants those trade deals.