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Latest updates and news from the sometimes mad world of UK politics

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Downing Street has confirmed Chief Mouser Larry is back at No 10 and recovering well following a minor operation to remove a cyst. Officials said the 19-year-old feline is 'feline much better'
A white and brown tabby cat 'Larry' sitting on a wet stone pavement near a black wrought iron fence in Downing Street.

ALT A white and brown tabby cat 'Larry' sitting on a wet stone pavement near a black wrought iron fence in Downing Street.

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Lord (David) Alton
@DavidAltonHLOct 8
Modern Slavery and tainted supply chains: Helpful response from Minister @AnasSarwar following up the failure to root out modern slavery from Government procurement -especially NHS - and following @HumanRightsCtte Inquiry & Report & @UKHouseofLords debate. Now arranging a meeting to track progress.
Lord (David) Alton
@DavidAltonHLSep 9
The debate on the @HumanRightsCtte report on modern day slavery and supply chains. Powerful and eloquent speeches from all sides demanding more urgent action to root out goods that are made by slave labour in places like Xinjiang and Congo - and which increase dangerous dependency on dictatorial regimes, compromise resilience and destroy British jobs.” Watch / read my contribution here: davidalton.net/2026/09/09/de… @andyburnham @Ed_Miliband @KemiBadenoch @EdwardJDavey @Nigel_Farage @UKAntiSlavery
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Polling expert Sir John Curtice is the favourite to chair PM Andy Burnham’s new National Commission on Electoral Reform. Labour insiders call him the "obvious person" for the job, as we hopefully move away from the antiquated first-past-the-post voting system
Sir John Curtice wearing glasses and thinning hair wearing a suit and polka dot tie, speaking at a conference with a blue backdrop.

ALT Sir John Curtice wearing glasses and thinning hair wearing a suit and polka dot tie, speaking at a conference with a blue backdrop.

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Reform UK
@reformparty_uk23 May 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Reform UK leader Richard Tice will be standing in Boston and Skegness at the upcoming General Election. 🗳️ Vote Reform UK on July 4th.
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🚨 Latest odds for the Mid Bedfordshire by-election Source: gambling.com
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Gammon Magazine@GammonMag5 Sep 2023
Happy #LizTrussDay everybody! Every year we all add lettuce to our sandwiches, burgers, salads, ice creams in commemoration of the glorious day she was chosen as Tory leader. Long may her leadership inspire our country for generations to come!
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Bad politicians are elected by good people who don’t vote
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The deadline to register to vote in local elections on 4 May is approaching 📅 Make sure you register by 11:59pm on 17 April. gov.uk/register-to-vote

Register to vote

Register to vote to take part in elections in the UK. Includes how to get on the electoral register and how to update your address on the register.

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Sunak snubs Johnson telegraph.co.uk/politics/202…

Rishi Sunak snubs Boris Johnson over new Brexit deal

PM faces revolt as minister ‘on resignation watch’ after being shut out of negotiations

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Rishi Sunak admits deal with EU to fix Brexit is 'by no means done' news.google.com/rss/articles…
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Why is the UK economy lagging behind the US, Germany and others? (via @BBCnews) news.google.com/rss/articles…
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Brexit is no more. It's passed on, ceased to be, expired. This is an ex ... (via @DailyMirror) news.google.com/rss/articles…
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Life after Nicola Sturgeon: who will be Scotland's next leader? (via @Channel4News) news.google.com/rss/articles…
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Not got any photo ID to vote? No problem, get a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’. It’s free to apply. You’ll need: • a recent, digital photo of yourself • your National Insurance number All details on the link below: 🗳 gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-vo…
Get a VOTER AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE to vote in British elections if you do not have Photo ID

ALT Get a VOTER AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE to vote in British elections if you do not have Photo ID

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lucy woods@LucyWoodslucy707 Jan 2023
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Chris Mason: Reflective images of extraordinary year in UK politics - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-6…

Chris Mason: Reflective images of extraordinary year in UK politics

The BBC's political editor looks back at some of the moments away from the photo-op in a dramatic year at Westminster.

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UK Politics News@Newsminster28 Feb 2021
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Derek Chauvin trial: George Floyd died from low level of oxygen, leading lung expert tells court bit.ly/39WSot0 – at London, England
More than 700,000 AstraZeneca vaccines sent to Australia from UK despite shortage bit.ly/3s33iUd – at London, England
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Belfast violence: Petrol bomb thrown onto bus in Northern Ireland disorder bit.ly/3dMryEP – at London, England
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