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Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections
Thursday's local elections will serve as a crucial barometer of public sentiment, with results carrying consequences far beyond Westminster's internal power struggles. Multiple councils hang in the balance, and the outcomes could redraw the political map at a regional level. For Keir Starmer, a poor night won't just sting — it could trigger a full-blown conversation about his leadership's direction.
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Key Starmer adviser held 16 undisclosed meetings with top US tech bosses
Keir Starmer's top business adviser Varun Chandra held 16 secret meetings with executives from Google, Meta, Apple and other US tech giants over a year-long period, discussing AI policy, regulation, and the Trump administration. The talks, which were never publicly disclosed, have sparked accusations of backroom lobbying at the highest levels of government. Critics warn the undisclosed access raises serious questions about transparency and undue corporate influence over UK policy.
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Starmer adviser held 16 undisclosed meetings with top US tech bosses
Keir Starmer's No 10 business adviser Varun Chandra held 16 undisclosed meetings with senior executives from Google, Meta, Apple and other US tech giants over a 12-month period, discussing AI policy and regulatory changes. The meetings, kept off official records, have prompted concerns about undue corporate influence on government policy away from public scrutiny. Critics warn the arrangement amounts to lobbying behind closed doors at the highest levels of the British government.
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Polanski says he would discourage ‘globalise the intifada’ chant but warns against march bans
Zack Polanski has distanced himself from the "globalise the intifada" chant while stopping short of supporting its prohibition, arguing that banning specific phrases sets a dangerous precedent for free speech. His position puts him at odds with Keir Starmer, who called for tougher action against protesters using the phrase following an attack on Jewish people. The row highlights the difficult line political leaders are navigating between protecting civil liberties and responding to concerns about antisemitism at pro-Palestine marches.
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Greens’ Polanski says he would discourage ‘globalise the intifada’ chant but warns against march bans
Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski has distanced himself from the "globalise the intifada" chant while opposing calls to ban it or restrict upcoming pro-Palestine marches in London. His comments put him at odds with Keir Starmer, who has demanded tougher action against protesters using the phrase. The debate reflects growing political pressure over where free speech ends and incitement begins.
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