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UK government move to delay social media ban faces pushback in Lords
The UK government's proposal to allow a three-year delay before enforcing new social media restrictions on children has drawn sharp criticism from Lords and child safety campaigners. Peers will vote Monday on the amendment to the children's wellbeing and schools bill, with opponents arguing it breaks ministerial promises of swift action. The outcome could determine whether protections arrive promptly or are effectively shelved for years.
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No 10 publishes previously confidential memo to refute claim that Starmer misled MPs over Mandelson appointment – UK politics live
Downing Street has released a previously confidential memo in an effort to counter allegations that Keir Starmer misled parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. The move comes as Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirmed MPs will vote on whether to allow a formal inquiry into Starmer's statements to proceed. The release of internal government correspondence marks a significant and unusual step, reflecting the political pressure mounting on the Prime Minister over the affair.
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Rival Labour factions understood to be discussing how to remove Keir Starmer as leader
Senior Labour MPs across factional lines are no longer debating *whether* to remove Keir Starmer but *how*, with informal proposals for an "orderly transition" now circulating within the party. Discussions have advanced to include potential timelines, triggers, and the mechanics of forcing a leadership contest. The shift signals a significant escalation in anti-Starmer sentiment less than a year into his premiership.
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Starmer to chair Cobra meeting on Iran war economic fallout tomorrow – UK politics live
Keir Starmer is set to chair a Cobra emergency committee meeting tomorrow to assess the economic fallout from the Iran war. The timing is politically convenient for Downing Street, as it could overlap with a potential Commons debate over allegations that Starmer misled MPs about Peter Mandelson's vetting process for his U.S. ambassadorship. The scheduling clash would hand No 10 a ready-made justification for the Prime Minister's absence from the chamber during an uncomfortable parliamentary moment.
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Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims
Labour is facing a parliamentary vote on whether to launch a formal inquiry into claims that Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador bypassed standard vetting procedures. Downing Street has dismissed the move as a political stunt orchestrated by the Conservatives, signaling the government has no intention of backing the call. The row nonetheless keeps scrutiny on Labour's appointments process at an uncomfortable moment for the new administration.
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