Political Musing

First image emerges of Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together The image shows Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein.

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Four crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq The US Central Command says rescue efforts continue after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

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First train to Pyongyang in six years leaves Beijing as neighbours revive link The passenger train service between the Chinese and North Korean capitals left Beijing ​Railway Station as China moves to ‌shore up cross-border infrastructure and rebuild ties with its neighbour.

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🚨 WATCH: Kemi Badenoch asks Keir Starmer why he thinks now is the right time to "increase the cost of petrol"

Starmer: "We are not increasing... she said the UK should have joined the US in offensive strikes, then yesterday... totally abandoned her position"

Middle East war live: Oil trades close to $100 after attacks in Gulf Ships and energy infrastructure in the Gulf hit by new wave of strikes

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G7 to discuss joint release of emergency oil reserves Middle East war has triggered surge in crude prices that threatens global economy

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🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer says the Government is trying to "get ahead" of the economic impact from the Iran conflict

"The longer this goes on, the more likely the potential for an impact on our economy, impact into the lives and households of everybody and every business"

Nigel Farage takes stake in bitcoin company run by Kwasi Kwarteng Reform UK leader invests £215,000 in Stack Bitcoin

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UK voters say no to joining Trump's Iran war, poll shows An exclusive poll for The i Paper shows almost half of responders are against air strikes

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Reform gains second big donation from Thailand-based crypto investor Populist party received £3mn from Christopher Harborne in November last year, on top of £9mn in August

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Iran conflict: Hegseth says war will not be ‘endless’ after three jets downed in Kuwait Oil price surges and stocks fall as conflict intensifies

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Keir Starmer will let US use UK bases for attacks on Iranian missile sites British prime minister gives green light to Washington to utilise facilities including Diego Garcia

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🚨 BREAKING: Two drones heading for RAF Akrotiri have been intercepted

Trump tariffs live: US Supreme Court rules Trump’s sweeping tariffs are illegal Top court issues historic rebuke of US president’s use of emergency powers to impose duties on trading partners

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, BBC understands Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, BBC understands.

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UCL students win £21mn over Covid disruption in watershed UK settlement Move involving 6,500 claimants is set to put pressure on other universities to compensate graduates

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Reform UK names Robert Jenrick as ‘shadow chancellor’ Nigel Farage unveils members of his top team as he sets out his pitch to voters

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Ed Miliband strikes clean energy deal with California’s Gavin Newsom UK minister says agreement with US governor aims to boost technology sharing and mutual investment

www.ft.com/content/9cc9... Charm Offensive? #ukpolitics #Labour

Starmer cancels plans to delay 30 local council elections Setback comes after weeks of controversy over the proposal

www.ft.com/content/fb82... The transition is imminent? #ukpolitics #Labour

🚨 NEW: Rupert Lowe has launched a political party called "Restore Britain"

The party will operate as a "national umbrella organisation" and will "work alongside aligned local parties to deliver locally-led priorities"

Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful but group remains proscribed for now Three judges ruled against the Home Office in a massive blow to the government, but said the ban must remain until a further hearing.

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British Woman shot by dad in Texas after 'arguing about Donald Trump' Lucy Harrison, 23, was alone in a bedroom at her father's home in Texas when she was shot dead.

Gun-toting Trumpist killed his own daughter but a jury refused to indict him.

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BREAKING: David Lammy backs PM

Does our media control who is in government, or do we, the people, who elected Sir Keir Starmer for a 5 year term, get to decide?

The media have been trying to remove him from power since day 1, to over the decision we made.

As Keir Starmer becomes a political punching bag, what next for the Labour leader? #ukpolitics #STARMER
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Starmer's top aide Morgan McSweeney resigns Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff amid the fall-out from the Peter Mandelson scandal.

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‘I had to learn very quickly’: Reform UK leader, 19, defends council tax rise Party accused of breaking election promise – but officials in Warwickshire say George Finch’s 3.89% rise still not enough to balance budget

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Amazon shares sink as it prepares $200bn AI spending blitz Capital expenditure forecasts for 2026 were a third higher than Wall Street’s expectations

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Reform UK's Welsh leader to be announced at rally in Newport The party's pick will lead it at the Senedd election in May, with polling showing Reform performing strongly.

Do Reform party members vote on anything? www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9... #ukpolitcs #Reform

NEW: Keir Starmer on Peter Mandelson- “He betrayed our country our party and our parliament.

He lied to my team repeatedly. I regret appointing him.”

Says he’s asked the King to remove him as a privy councillor.