Guardian UK Politics
Let this be a warning – if Europe worries about Trump, it has even more reason to fear JD Vance | Gaby Hinsliff
JD Vance's interference in European politics — most recently his provocative comments around the Henry Nowak case — is not an isolated incident but a deliberate ideological project. With hard-right views, open contempt for European democratic norms, and a real shot at the presidency, Vance may ultimately pose a greater long-term threat to the transatlantic order than Trump. Europe would be wise to take him seriously now.
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UK and allies impose sanctions on firms enabling West Bank settler violence
The UK, France, Norway, and other western allies have sanctioned six companies and one individual linked to financing settler violence in the West Bank, marking a coordinated escalation in pressure over the deteriorating situation. However, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper fell short of imposing a full trade ban, opting instead for targeted guidance — a move that drew sharp criticism from Labour's own backbenchers. The decision highlights the government's struggle to balance diplomatic pressure with broader economic and political considerations.
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Police chief urges those ‘who know nothing about Northern Ireland’ not to stir up disorder via social media – UK politics live
Northern Ireland's police chief has called on outside agitators to stay out of the region's affairs after a serious stabbing in Belfast prompted fears of social media-fueled disorder. The PSNI issued the warning as officials praised members of the public who intervened during the attack, which Prime Minister Starmer called "sickening." The incident has drawn national political attention, with tensions running high over the potential for online misinformation to inflame an already sensitive situation.
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Search black boys, protect white folk: Kemi vies to out-right the far right | John Crace
Kemi Badenoch is positioning herself to the right of the far right, invoking the language of "common sense" to push policies that critics say are racially coded and politically dangerous. The Guardian's John Crace dissects how the Tory leader is deploying populist rhetoric that frames white, middle-class men as the true victims of a broken system. When mainstream politicians begin borrowing the far right's playbook, the stakes for civil discourse — and vulnerable communities — rise sharply.
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Badenoch claims police who arrested Henry Nowak influenced by guidance saying hate crimes should be treated as priority – UK politics live
Kemi Badenoch used a speech to the Institute of Government to challenge a core principle of the Macpherson Report, arguing that defining racist incidents by victim perception alone has distorted policing priorities. She cited the arrest of Henry Nowak as a direct consequence of guidance that treats hate crimes as a priority, suggesting officers acted on that framework rather than sound judgment. Badenoch acknowledged the legitimate origins of post-Lawrence reforms but argued they have since embedded a flawed standard into British policing.
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