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‘Shocking’: Chris Kaba verdict stokes old frustrations in Brixton_P

Latest acquittal of an officer who shot dead unarmed Black man provokes disbelief, frustration and resignation in south London Electric Avenue in Brixton, south London. Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian Distrust, disbelief and frustration is palpable on the streets around Electric Avenue….

Chris Kaba death: why officer was not charged with manslaughter_P

While Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder, questions have been raised about why he didn’t face alternative charge People gather outside the Old Bailey in London late on Monday after a police officer was acquitted of the murder of Chris…

‘He lashed out. He was scared’: the fight to save vulnerable UK children from being kicked out of school! B

Two hundred lawyers have come together to challenge a wave of discriminatory exclusions UK government data released this summer showed there were a record 9,400 permanent exclusions in 2022-23, up 45% from 6,500 in 2021-22. Photograph: SolStock/Getty Images, posed by model…

Keir Starmer doesn’t want you to know two reasons his tough migration talk will soon stop! B

Keir Starmer’s tough talk on immigration will soon end (Image: PA) Just as the EU is shifting dramatically to the Right in terms of immigration, Britain appears to be doubling down on its open-door migration policy, with the potential for traffic…

Nigel Farage launches three-point attack on Keir Starmer over ‘insulting’ decision! B

The Reform leader reacts to the Republican presidential candidate’s campaign launching a complaint against Labour. Reform leader Nigel Farage (Image: Getty) Nigel Farage ripped into Sir Keir Starmer after Donald Trump accused Labour of interfering in the US election. The Republican presidential candidate’s…

Local transport funding at risk as Reeves considers big budget cuts! B

Exclusive: England mayors fear bus, tube and tram plans could be scrapped if Treasury reneges on agreed budgets The new night bus service, launched in Manchester, with fares capped at £2. Some mayors fear funding for the cap will be…

Keir Starmer meets Donald Trump in push for good relationship_P

The PM and foreign secretary David Lammy met the Republican candidate, but were not able to schedule a meeting with Kamala Harris Keir Starmer, who has been attending the UN general assembly, said he was a ‘great believer in personal…

Starmer insists he can have a ‘good relationship’ with Trump despite election ‘interference’ claim_P

After Trump campaign complaint, PM says Labour officials volunteering for Harris were ‘doing it in their spare time’ rather than in their official capacity Keir Starmer has defended Labour staff volunteering for Kamala Harris after a Trump campaign complaint Photograph: Thomas…

Starmer insists relationship with Trump has not been jeopardised by ‘blatant foreign interference’ complaint! B

The prime minister said he had “established a good relationship” with Mr Trump as he sought to downplay the role Labour Party activists were playing in the US election. Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his relationship with Donald Trump has…

Rachel Reeves urged to U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts after UK economy boost! B

Silver Voices is calling on the Chancellor to reverse the decision to strip millions of OAPs of the lifeline. Chancellor Rachel Reeves (Image: Getty) Rachel Reeves has been urged to U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts after a boost to the UK…