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  • Tue, March 4, 2025

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Labour to push ahead with lowering voting age to 16 - here's how it could backfire

In a poll by the More in Common think tank last May, 58 per cent of people thought that Labour was proposing the policy "because they think more young people voting will benefit them in elections", compared to just 22 per cent who thought it was because Labour "think it will be good for the country".
  • Sun, February 23, 2025

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Starmer's Trump tactics revealed - and why he won't act like Macron

The Prime Minister will hold meetings with his closest advisers in the coming days ahead of his talks with the US President on Thursday
  • Mon, February 3, 2025

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FTSE 100 tumbles more than 1% after Donald Trump's tariff announcement

FTSE comes down off a five-year high after Trump did not rule out imposing tariffs on UK goods, but reportedly said the situation with Britain 'can be worked out'

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Emmanuel Macron to tell Keir Starmer Brexit has failed at EU 'reset' summit

Keir Starmer will travel to Brussels for dinner with European leaders and defence and security co-operation talks with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte
  • Sun, February 2, 2025

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Brexit 'settled' but we need closer economic ties with the EU, says Starmer

Yvette Cooper also said that a customs union, single market and a youth mobility scheme with the EU are 'red lines' Labour will not cross
  • Sun, January 26, 2025

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Trump allies call on President to block Starmer's Chagos deal over Iran fears

The Chancellor refuses to confirm the expansion at Heathrow despite pledging to support 'the builders not the blockers'
  • Wed, January 15, 2025

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Treasury turmoil as minister quits and Reeves braces for possible mini-Budget

Tulip Siddiq resigned despite being cleared of breaking ministerial rules, while the Chancellor faced MPs for the first time since an outbreak of market unrest

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UK and Iraq open talks on 'ambitious' asylum returns deal

Within hours of the Iraqi prime minister leaving Downing Street, it was announced three men with alleged links to people smuggling were arrested in Iraq
  • Sun, January 12, 2025

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'Short-lived and volatile': Senior Tory warns Badenoch on Musk support

The shadow Housing Secretary, Kevin Hollinrake, did not rule out the Tories accepting a donation from Musk amid reports that he was interested in destabilising Sir Keir Starmer and removing him from office before the general election.
  • Wed, January 8, 2025

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Trump and 'toxic' borrowing costs could force Reeves to hike taxes or cut spending

Rachel Reeves is under mounting pressure over a spike in the UK's borrowing costs which is likely to force her to come back for further tax rises or spending cuts. Economists said that the Chancellor was facing a "toxic combination" of circumstances including flatlining growth, high interest rates and geopolitical tensions.
  • Mon, January 6, 2025

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How Starmer and the EU are turning on Musk

European leaders have united in opposition against Elon Musk just hours after Sir Keir Starmer accused the tech billionaire of spreading "lies and misinformation" on his social media platform.
  • Thu, January 2, 2025

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in: Health and Fitness

8 health myths to leave behind in 2024 - and ones to hold onto

The Government's Recommended Daily Intake suggests a daily limit of 2000 calories for men and 2500 calories for women. But, says registered dietitian and microbiome scientist Emily Leeming, this misses the wood for the trees.
  • Mon, December 30, 2024

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Sickness and disability benefits review results to be unveiled in spring

But the plans are being put out to consultation - meaning the reforms will still take many more months to introduce

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in: Science and Technology

From pensions to trains - how AI is taking over public services

Algorithmic tools are being deployed to help citizens interact with the state and to try and speed up processes within government
  • Wed, December 25, 2024

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in: Politics and Government

UK flood risk growing from extreme weather as vital defences not maintained

Around 6.3 million properties in England are currently at risk of flooding, however this is expected to increase to eight million - or one in four - by 2050, a recent report by the EA found. Climate change is the main driver behind the growing flood threat - a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, resulting in more extreme rainfall.
  • Thu, December 12, 2024

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How the NHS, schools, police and trains could be hit by strike action

Here is how the NHS, schools, police and trains could be hit by strike action: While there are currently no nationwide strikes planned in the NHS, unions have warned that more could come unless the Government improves its pay offer.
  • Tue, December 10, 2024

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Army to recruit soldiers with ADHD, autism and ME amid staffing crisis

The Ministry of Defence is to take on a wider range of candidates as number of troops plummet to lowest level in 200 years

Labour to push ahead with lowering voting age to 16 - here's how it could backfire

In a poll by the More in Common think tank last May, 58 per cent of people thought that Labour was proposing the policy "because they think more young people voting will benefit them in elections", compared to just 22 per cent who thought it was because Labour "think it will be good for the country".
The Labour Party in the UK is considering lowering the voting age to 16, a move that could potentially backfire according to political analysts. This policy, which has been part of Labour's agenda for some time, aims to engage younger voters who are currently disenfranchised. However, there are concerns that this change might not benefit Labour as expected. Recent polls suggest that 16 and 17-year-olds might not overwhelmingly support Labour, with some showing a preference for other parties or being undecided. Critics argue that this demographic might not vote in the numbers anticipated, and their political views could be more diverse than assumed, potentially splitting votes in unexpected ways. Additionally, the policy could face significant opposition from Conservative supporters and might be seen as an attempt to manipulate electoral outcomes, thus affecting Labour's broader appeal.

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