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Marcus Williams, Political Reporter

Marcus Williams is a political reporter who brings fresh perspectives to Westminster coverage. A graduate of the NCTJ diploma program at News Associates, he cut his teeth at PoliticsHome before joining The Update Desk. He focuses on backbench politics, select committee work, and the often-overlooked details that shape legislation.
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Foreign Border Officials Involved in Corruption May Be Banned from UK

UK to Target Corrupt Foreign Officials Involved in People Smuggling The UK government has announced new measures aimed at tackling…

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Activists Say Police Behavior at Protests Remains Unchanged Since

Supporters of the newly announced inquiry into the 1984-85 miners’ strike have expressed serious concerns that police conduct towards protesters…

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Keir Starmer Outlines Plan to Reduce Child Poverty Before Next

Keir Starmer Commits to Reducing Child Poverty Keir Starmer has announced a firm commitment to reduce child poverty by the…

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Nigel Farage Claims Reform Party Plans £17bn to Reduce UK Crime by

Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, has unveiled an ambitious plan to cut crime in the United Kingdom…

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Challenges Facing Teachers Amid Culture Wars in England’s Schools

With the upcoming change allowing 16-year-olds to vote, the importance of classroom debate and discussion has never been greater. Schools…

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Labour to Review State Pension Age Amid Concerns Over Retirement

The UK government has announced its next statutory review of the state pension age, signaling a renewed focus on retirement…

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Tories Face Significant Challenges in Wales with Implications for

Tories Face Significant Challenges in Wales with Implications for Westminster Politicians Struggles Under Kemi Badenoch's Leadership In recent months, the…

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Orgreave Inquiry Explained: Key Questions and Reasons for Timing

The violent clashes at Orgreave on 18 June 1984 remain one of the most contentious episodes in recent British history.…

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Orgreave Confrontation: A Detailed Visual Timeline of Events

In the early summer of 1984, the Orgreave coke works in South Yorkshire became the focal point of a dramatic…

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Maternal Deaths Increase in UK Despite Decline in Birth Rates,

Official figures reveal a troubling rise in the number of women dying during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in the…

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Orgreave Papers Destroyed by Police Possibly Contain Report on

Destruction of Orgreave Papers Raises New Concerns Documents relating to police operations during the miners’ strike at Orgreave in 1984…

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Britain’s Challenges and the Importance of Clear Leadership Direction

Keir Starmer’s recent diplomatic engagements with European leaders, including visits from French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz,…

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