Starmer attacks spread of ‘lies’ on grooming gangs This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Sam Francis Political reporter Henry Zeffman BBC chief political correspondent 6 January 2025, 10:55 GMT Updated 16 minutes ago The prime minister has attacked politicians and activists “spreading lies… Continue reading Starmer attacks spread of ‘lies’ on grooming gangs
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Musk says Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to be Reform UK leader
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Streeting defends timescale for social care reform
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Tesla sales stall as China’s BYD closes in
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Why 2025 promises plenty of political fireworks
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What we know about US H-1B visas Trump supporters are clashing over
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Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth
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Morrisons customers still waiting for Christmas deliveries
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Consultation launched over petrol car phase-out
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Sue Gray among 30 newly appointed Labour peers
Sue Gray among 30 newly appointed Labour peers PA Media Sam Francis Politics reporter 20 December 2024, 14:59 GMT Updated 1 hour ago The government has appointed 30 new Labour peers including a string of ex-MPs and Sir Keir Starmer loyalists. The prime minister’s former chief of staff Sue Gray has also been handed a… Continue reading Sue Gray among 30 newly appointed Labour peers