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Sophie Laurent, Europe Correspondent

Sophie Laurent covers European affairs with expertise in EU institutions, Brexit implementation, and continental politics. Born in Lyon and educated at Sciences Po Paris, she is fluent in French, German, and English. She previously worked as Brussels correspondent for France 24 and maintains an extensive network of EU contacts.
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Attorney General’s Past Clients Raise Conflict of Interest Concerns

The Cabinet Office has rejected calls for an investigation into potential conflicts of interest surrounding the Attorney General, Lord Hermer.…

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Starmer Refuses to Rule Out Extending Stealth Income Tax Raid

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to rule out extending a freeze on income tax thresholds, widely viewed as a…

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Chinese Firm Accused of Trying to Shut Down British Steel Industry

The Business Secretary has accused a Chinese firm of trying to shut down the British steel industry in a dramatic…

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Britain’s ‘Shafted’ by US Trade Deal, Claim Badenoch

Britain will be left "shafted" by Sir Keir Starmer's new trade deal with the US, Kemi Badenoch has warned. The…

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Streeting Refuses to Rule Out Leadership Ambition

Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, has refused to rule out future ambitions to become Labour leader and prime minister, following…

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Defector Jenrick Joins Farage’s Reform Party, Sparking Outrage

Former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick has shocked the political landscape by defecting to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party. Jenrick, who…

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Asylum Seekers Facing Unprecedented Hostility and Toxicity in the UK

As the outgoing chief executive of the Refugee Council, Enver Solomon has witnessed firsthand the drastic changes in the asylum…

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Community Sentence Reforms Abandoned Amid Concerns Over Children’s Wellbeing

In a significant policy reversal, the UK government has abandoned plans to publicly name and shame offenders completing community service…

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Defector Jenrick Calls for Right-Wing Unity Under Reform Party

In a surprising move, former Conservative MP Robert Jenrick has defected to the Reform UK party, stating that his decision…

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Arsenal Triumph, Starmer Celebrates

In a thrilling match at the Emirates Stadium in London, the Labour Party leader Keir Starmer was spotted enthusiastically celebrating…

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West Midlands Police Chief Resigns Amidst Controversy

In a dramatic turn of events, the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, has announced his retirement after…

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Tories Brace for Potential Exodus as Jenrick Defects to Reform

As the Conservative Party grapples with the fallout from Robert Jenrick's high-profile defection to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, party insiders…

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Green Party Calls for Free Bus Travel for Under-22s in England

In a bold move to address the cost-of-living crisis, the Green Party has proposed introducing free bus travel for all…

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Troubled Taps: The Ongoing Water Crisis Plaguing the UK

As the UK's water infrastructure continues to crumble, the nation faces a growing crisis that has left tens of thousands…

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Streeting Faces Pressure Amid Deepening Divisions in Labour’s Top Team

In a fresh political storm, allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting have hit back against briefings targeting him, after reports…

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