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UK Too PC Over Electoral Fraud – Eric Pickles
Britain is turning a blind eye to corruption in town halls and elections because of political correctness, according to a former Cabinet minister.

Smith Takes Fight To Corbyn In Bitter Debate
Owen Smith has snubbed a plea from Jeremy Corbyn to return to the Shadow Cabinet, in an ill-tempered Labour leadership hustings.

Unison Backs Jeremy Corbyn As Labour Leader
Britain’s second largest trade union has backed Jeremy Corbyn over Owen Smith in the Labour leadership contest.

Professor Alexis Jay To Chair Abuse Inquiry
Professor Alexis Jay will take over as chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, the Home Secretary has announced.

Chinese Hinkley Backer Accused Of US Spying
Britain’s Chinese partner in the Hinkley Point power station deal has been accused of plotting to steal US nuclear technology secrets.

Judges To Rule On Labour Voting Rights
JUDGES are hearing an appeal about who can vote for the next Labour leader, as the party’s internal tensions deepen.

Govt Accused Of ‘Looting’ Right To Buy Cash
Local government leaders have accused the government of “looting” money from councils who sell homes under the Right To Buy scheme.

Watson Defends ‘Trotsky Entryists’ Claims
Tom Watson has defended his claims “Trotsky entryists” are manipulating young Labour party members to boost support for Jeremy Corbyn.

What Is With All The Man Mayors Labour?
Andy Burnham. Steve Rotherham. Marvin Rees. Sion Simon. Sadiq Khan. All chosen by Labour to run for mayor.

Blow To Corbyn As GMB Union Backs Rival
The third biggest union has backed Owen Smith in the Labour leadership in a blow to Jeremy Corbyn.

Corbyn Aide Wins Labour Liverpool Mayoral Bid
Steve Rotheram has been chosen as Labour candidate for the Liverpool mayoral battle – beating former frontbencher Luciana Berger .

Access To Single Market Not Enough, Says Report
Britain will be worse off financially if it fails to negotiate full membership of the single market following the Brexit vote, according to a new report.

Khan Calls For Delay In Setting Off Brexit Clock
The Government should postpone triggering Article 50 until next autumn, the Mayor of London has told Sky News.

How Will May Tackle The Challenge Of Russia?
David Cameron’s relationship with the Russian President Vladimir Putin was prickly at best, poisonous at worst.

PM May Agrees To Meet Putin At G20 Summit
Theresa May will meet Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in China – a meeting agreed during a telephone conversation.

Activist Goes Rogue On Labour Bristol Website
A rogue activist has taken over a Labour Bristol website and used it to attack party leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Labour At War Over ‘Trotsky Entryists’ Claim
A bitter row has ignited at the top of the Labour Party after its deputy leader claimed old “Trots” had infiltrated the party to bolster Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership.

Cameron May Face MPs Over Honours List
David Cameron could be called before a committee to answer questions on his controversial resignation honours list.

Is May Right To Back Away From China?
Two years ago as David Cameron welcomed Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to London, he told journalists the UK’s relationship was “gaining in strength, depth and understanding”.

Burnham Picked As Manchester Mayor Candidate
Andy Burnham put Theresa May on notice as he became Labour’s Manchester mayoral candidate, telling her: “You promised us a powerhouse.”

China Fires Warning At UK Over Hinkley Deal
China has ratcheted up the pressure on the Government over the Hinkley nuclear deal, warning its relationship with the UK is at a “crucial historical juncture”.

Hundreds Of ‘Innocent’ Dogs Are Being Killed
Dogs are being put down based on how they look rather than the danger they pose, according to an animal charity.

Third Of Households Close To Homelessness
One in three households would struggle to pay their rent or mortgage for more than a month if they lost their job, according to new figures.

Switching Banks To Become Easier, Says Watchdog
It should soon become easier for customers to shop around for a better banking deal, according to new plans to be unveiled today.

Hundreds Of ‘Innocent’ Dogs Are Being Killed
Dogs are being put down based on how they look, rather than the danger they pose, according to an animal charity.

Corbyn’s Allies Run Rings Round Eddie Izzard
Standing for election to Labour’s ruling body has proved to be no laughing matter for comedian Eddie Izzard.

MP Calls Himself ‘Stupid Fool’ Over Burns
An MP has been left with burns to 30% of his body after his bonfire exploded when he poured petrol on it to get it started.

Labour To Appeal Over Vote Court Judgment
Labour has said it will appeal after five new party members won a High Court battle over their legal right to vote in the forthcoming leadership election.

Scottish Labour Leader Dugdale To Marry Partner
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale is to marry her long-term partner after getting engaged on holiday.

UKIP Candidate Rejects Trump Comparisons
A candidate to be the next UKIP leader has rejected comparisons with Donald Trump and suggestions she is attacking Muslims by calling for veils to be banned in public places.

Labour Members Win Court Battle Over Vote
Five new Labour members have won a High Court battle over their legal right to vote in the forthcoming leadership election.

Ed Balls Signs Up For Strictly Come Dancing
Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls has confirmed he will be competing in this year’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing.

Smith Pledges A ‘New Industrial Revolution’
Labour leadership contender Owen Smith is promising “a new industrial revolution” to make the UK “the workshop of the world”.

Smith: There Should Be Five-Year Honours Ban
Aspiring Labour leader Owen Smith has vowed to ban political honours for five years if he wins the contest.

PM ‘Preparing To Lift Grammar Schools Ban’
Theresa May is said to be planning to allow a new wave of grammar schools for the first time in 20 years.

Homes Hit By Fracking Could Get £10k
Cash handouts of up to £10,000 for homes hit by fracking are being pledged in a major policy shift by Theresa May.

Could Chakrabarti Be On Corbyn’s Frontbench?
Shami Chakrabarti may be appointed to Jeremy Corbyn’s frontbench when she joins the House of Lords.

MPs To Move Out Of Houses Of Parliament
MPs will move out of the Houses of Parliament for the first time since the Blitz, while the building has a £4bn facelift, it is claimed.

Chakrabarti Under Pressure Over Labour Peerage
The human rights campaigner engulfed in an honours storm is under pressure to disclose when she was offered a peerage by Jeremy Corbyn

Sky Data: Brits Think Rate Cut Good For Economy
Almost half of Britons think yesterday’s interest rate cut from the Bank of England will be a good thing for the economy, according to a Sky Data Snap Poll.

Campaigners Stage Protest On Corbyn’s Roof
Campaigners from a fathers’ rights group are staging a protest on the roof of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s house.

The UK’s Child Abuse Inquiry In Numbers
The controversial Independent Inquiry Into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) is mind-boggling in its scale and scope.

Who’s Who In Cameron’s Resignation List?