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Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime
The measures aim to prevent reoffending but campaigners say they fall short of the “ambitious action” needed. Source link
HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line’s “original sins” include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs. Source link
Richmond-upon-Thames: The borough with no opposition
Liberal Democrats won every single seat in Richmond-upon-Thames at the local election, but is that good for democracy? Source link
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Why is the Labour party losing so many Muslim voters? Source link
Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has “shown before that he’s up for a fight” and she “wouldn’t write [him] off”. Source link
Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
The UK’s relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield. Source link
Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever – has the UK become ungovernable? Source link
North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an “initial strategic assessment” into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s. Source link
Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
The former health secretary says there must be a ‘proper contest’ while Burnham says Labour needs to be ‘saved from where it’s been’. Source link
The race to replace Starmer is on – but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions – and what could be his final choice. Source link