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Emma Richardson, Deputy Political Editor

Emma Richardson brings nine years of political journalism experience to her role as Deputy Political Editor. She specializes in policy analysis, party strategy, and electoral politics, with particular expertise in Labour and trade union affairs. A graduate of Oxford's PPE program, she previously worked at The New Statesman and Channel 4 News.
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Concerns Raised as US Investors Eye UK Housing Market Amid Proposed Restrictions

As the US government moves to limit private equity firms' ability to purchase single-family homes, industry experts warn that this…

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Paracetamol Use in Pregnancy Deemed Safe by Comprehensive Study

A major new study has refuted claims made by former US President Donald Trump that paracetamol use during pregnancy is…

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Dignity Violated: Tribunal Rules Against Hospital’s Trans Policy

In a landmark decision, a tribunal has found that a British hospital's policy regarding transgender staff members' use of changing…

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Terrifying Incident at Delhi Airport as Cargo Container Sucked into Air India Jet Engine

A shocking incident occurred at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport yesterday, as an Air India jet engine reportedly ingested a…

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Urgent Need for Continued Support for Care Leavers Beyond Age 18

The journey for young adults who have grown up in care remains fraught with challenges, highlighting the need for ongoing…

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Rachel Reeves Recruits Economic Experts as Advisers Scale Back Roles

As the autumn budget approaches, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing increasing pressure to strengthen her economic advisory team. The recent…

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Tories Criticize Starmer’s Views on Housing Asylum Seekers – Live

As political tensions rise in the UK, the Conservative party has openly criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer’s recent statements regarding…

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Orgreave Inquiry: Long Overdue Review of South Yorkshire Police

The announcement of a formal inquiry into the violent policing of striking miners at Orgreave in 1984 marks a significant…

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James Cleverly Appointed Shadow Housing Secretary in Conservative

James Cleverly is set to return to the Conservative frontbench as the new shadow housing secretary, taking on a key…

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Kemi Badenoch Announces Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle as Welsh MP Joins

Kemi Badenoch has unveiled a significant reshuffle of the shadow cabinet, marking a notable shift in the political landscape. Among…

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ECHR Rules UK Unnecessary to Hold Inquiry into Russian Disinformation

ECHR Rules UK Unnecessary to Hold Inquiry into Russian Disinformation ECHR Rules UK Unnecessary to Hold Inquiry into Russian Disinformation…

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Man Convicted for Sharing Grant Shapps’ Information with Russian Spies

Howard Phillips, aged 65, has been found guilty of assisting a foreign intelligence service by providing sensitive personal details of…

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Accountability and Costs of Water Industry Failures: Who Bears the

As the UK faces increasingly severe weather patterns, the water crisis has become a pressing issue. Despite recent rains, the…

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Tories Acknowledge Electoral System Issues: When Will Labour

The recent government announcement to lower the voting age to 16 and 17-year-olds ahead of the next general election has…

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OpenAI Partners with UK Government to Explore Applications of AI

OpenAI, the company behind the widely known ChatGPT, has entered into a significant agreement with the British government aimed at…

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