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UK politics: Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – as it happened

Zia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalism

Andrew Sparrow5d ago

The Green party hasn’t lost its way, it’s just broadening its appeal

Letters: Marianne Gemmeke and John Ashby respond to criticism of the party and its leader, Zack Polanski

5d ago

Reform UK fined for failing to declare it was publisher of campaigns material

Party given additional penalty by Electoral Commission for not paying original fine on time

Rowena Mason Whitehall editor5d ago

Why is Liz Truss trying to be Danny Dyer with her new book?

Bank Job, the former prime minister’s forthcoming publication, is about a shady cabal that brought down the bond market. Seemingly she has forgotten that this was her doing

5d ago

Bereaved civil service families could face ‘unjust’ tax bills due to pension scheme delays

MPs say ‘chaos’ at Capita-run scheme could mean some claims miss tax-free time limit on lump sum payments

Anna Tims5d ago

Streeting delays defence jobs plan for young people after union pushback

UK defence secretary had been due to unveil proposals on Thursday until concerns were raised at 11th hour

Alexandra Topping Political correspondent 5d ago

Senior Reform official cast doubt over legality of huge donations

Exclusive: Admission from James Orr to undercover reporter came three months before party was given £72m

Rowena Mason Whitehall editor5d ago

UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

RAF Typhoon fighters to fly defensive missions over cities and infrastructure in extension of UK support for Riyadh

Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor5d ago

Nige seems tired and bored of himself as Kemi conjures a telepathic budget

The Tory leader has glimpsed the future and it involves Labour putting every last UK citizen on benefits

John Crace5d ago

Covid inquiry report shows why culture of care workers being undervalued must end, says Andy Burnham – as it happened

The prime minister endorses report that says the adult social care sector has been under-recognised

Andrew Sparrow6d ago

Ex-Greens co-leader urges council groups to reject Zionism policy

Exclusive: Adrian Ramsay calls conference motion a distraction and says councillors should maintain coalitions where possible

Peter Walker Senior political correspondent6d ago

Burnham urges officials to come up with more radical options for Thames Water

Exclusive: Utility seen as ‘litmus test’ of PM’s promise to bring ‘essentials of life’ under public control

Kiran Stacey, Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot6d ago

ITV’s exposé of racism and misogyny in Reform? Just a few (more) bad apples

While the party’s MPs went into hiding, it was left to its failed byelection candidate Matt Goodwin to defend it

John Crace6d ago

Minister says Mahmood’s migration policy will ‘prolong integration’

In now-removed post, Miatta Fahnbulleh criticised home secretary’s proposal to extend qualifying period for settlement in UK

Jessica Elgot and Kiran Stacey6d ago

We need to stop disinformation in UK political adverts. Here’s a chance to do so

Letters: Alex Tait on a proposed amendment to the representation of the people bill, and Dr Joseph Mullen on Russian interference in the Brexit referendum

6d ago

No 10: Hegseth ‘wrong’ to say most non-US Nato soldiers didn’t fight in Afghanistan – as it happened

Downing Street delivered a rare rebuke to a senior member of Donald Trump’s administration

Andrew Sparrow19 Oct

Farage claim that £5m was reward for Brexit was ‘not press office line’, close aide says

Exclusive: Undercover footage of Dan Jukes raises fresh questions about Reform leader’s statement that £5m gift was for security

Anna Isaac Financial investigations editor19 Oct

Hywel Lloyd obituary

Other lives: Public policy consultant on sustainability who led Labour’s campaign to get elected in rural and coastal areas

Polly Billington19 Oct

Andy Burnham launches campaign against ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport

Passengers urged to ‘share the carriage, not the noise’ as guidance sets out £100 penalties for nuisance behaviour

Kiran Stacey Policy editor18 Oct

Zack Polanski says application of Zionism is racist and no state has right to exist

Green leader in England and Wales calls ‘debates about words’ unhelpful and denies recent motion was controversial