Democrats in Congress are bracing for what they fear could be meddling by President Trump or his allies with the results of this year's midterm elections.
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Labour faces accusations of breaking manifesto pledge over minimum wage for young people – UK politics live
Greens say Labour has ‘no respect for young people’ amid reports chancellor will pause equalisation of minimum wage for under-21s with that paid to older workers Jonathan Reynolds , the business secretary, has not contested reports saying that, in the budget tomorrow, John Healey, the chancellor, will pause the process of equalising the lower national minimum wage paid to people under the age of 21 with the more generous national living wage that applies to older workers. In an interview on the BBC this morning, Reynolds was asked to respond to a story suggesting the equalisation process has been put on hold because of concerns about youth unemployment. John Healey will announce plans to increase the minimum wage by nearly 4% but slow the rise for young people after warnings that they are being priced out of jobs. The Times has been told that the national living wage, which applies to th
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Oriel College urged to cancel student group’s event with Jason Arday accuser
Student supporters of Reform UK at Oxford college have organised evening with Nathan Cofnas discussing DEI The University of Oxford’s Oriel College has been urged to cancel an event featuring Jason Arday’s accuser Nathan Cofnas that has been organised by student supporters of Reform UK. Arday, 41, was found dead in August after resigning from his University of Cambridge professorship. He had faced intense media scrutiny after Cofnas made unproven accusations of plagiarism against him and said there were “serious questions” about his biographical claims. Continue reading...
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UK government to give £15m to anti-misogyny fund amid ‘manosphere’ concerns
Misogyny prevention fund to help tackle sexism at work, school and in public places across UK • UK politics live – latest updates The chancellor will give £15m to a dedicated fund to tackle misogyny in workplaces, schools and public places amid concerns in government about the rise of “manosphere” influencers. The women and equalities minister, Bridget Phillipson, will helm the UK-wide fund, announced last month, marking the first time there has been specific national cash to address misogyny. Continue reading...
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MPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West Bank
SNP MP Lara Bird and the Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens were part of an international delegation turned away by Israeli security forces.
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UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.
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Democrats still poised to make gains, but poll shows warning signs for just how many
Democrats hold significant advantages going into Election Day, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. But lagging enthusiasm among key groups is just one indicator that gains may not come easy.