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Reform suspends members after racist undercover footage
ITV's undercover investigation exposes Reform UK councillors and candidates making racist remarks about Muslims, Asian people and Black children.
The Independent · 2m
Lib Dem MP quits to challenge Davey
Charlie Maynard resigns as Treasury spokesman in a reported bid to force a vote of no confidence in Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.
The Independent · 1m
Lib Dems plunge into civil war as frontbencher quits amid coup rumours
Lib Dems face internal crisis after frontbencher quits and coup rumours target leader Ed Davey.
Dailymail · 2m
Davey calls for AI non-proliferation treaty
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey will propose a global nuclear-style treaty to halt super-intelligent AI development, comparing it to an arms race.
the Guardian · 2m
Badenoch eyes Burnham as softer Tory target
At the Conservative conference, Kemi Badenoch's team sees an opening to attack the prime minister's economic record and challenge rivals across the country.
POLITICO · 1m
Burnham's City ties under scrutiny after PM's defence
Liberal Democrats demand Andy Burnham disclose all meetings with Manchester City's Abu Dhabi owners after the prime minister's controversial response to the club's guilty verdict.
The Independent · 2m
Young Tories defect to Lib Dems over Badenoch shift
Self-described moderates say Ed Davey's party offers them a home as Conservatives shift further right.
the Guardian · 2m
Lib Dems pitch tech levy for crime agency
The Liberal Democrats propose taxing big tech companies to fund a new Online Crime Agency, as the party tries to raise its profile among voters.
the Guardian · 2m
Lib Dems' president calls for radical shake-up
Josh Babarinde wants the Liberal Democrats to target tech giants and crypto billionaires while the party struggles to break through in polls.
the Guardian · 2m
Davey targets Reform and Musk at Lib Dem conference
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey attacks Reform UK's funding and populism as his party opens its annual conference in Brighton.
the Guardian · 1m
Lib Dems plot snap election push to block Reform
Ed Davey says his party has a moral duty to stop Nigel Farage, as the Lib Dems prepare for an early election they expect to win more seats than in 2024.
the Guardian · 2m
Piddington votes to 'leave UK' over asylum camp plan
A 350-person Oxfordshire village held a symbolic independence referendum to protest government plans for 1,256 asylum seekers on their doorstep.
Dailymail · 3m
