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Reform and Greens eye major by-election scalp amid Burnham row

Reform UK and the Green Party are eyeing victory in 2026's first parliamentary by-election, as Sir Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over the decision to block Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from standing for Labour.
Number of people in 'very deep poverty' at highest level in more than 30 years, charity warns

The number of people living in "very deep poverty" in the UK is at the highest level in more than 30 years, a charity has warned.
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK - and hits out at Tory 'mental health' briefing

Suella Braverman has become the latest prominent Conservative politician to jump ship and join Reform UK.
Farage says the right is uniting. The reality is very different

Nigel Farage began his second news conference of the day alongside Suella Braverman by declaring: "The centre right is finally uniting." Really?
How one teenager's death could change the way social media law works

Ellen Roome began campaigning for a change in the law after her 14-year-old son died.

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