Politics

Image copyright AFP Image caption The winner of the contest will succeed Theresa May as prime ministerSenior backbench Conservative MPs have recommended that the party change its leadership contest rules to limit the number of candidates.…
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Donald Trump was asked in joint press conference with Theresa May for his views on the Conservative leadership hopefuls. The US president said he knew and liked contenders Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson, but didn't know their rival Michael…
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Image caption "People think we're mad for living here," say Terry and Janet ClarkeAs politicians and campaigners analyse the decision to scrap the M4 relief road - it is everyday people who live with the repercussions. The Welsh Government…
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Speaking at a joint press conference, US President Donald Trump has said the US is committed to making a "phenomenal" trade deal with the UK, as it leaves the EU. Mr Trump claimed there was potential for an agreement to double or even…
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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionJeremy Corbyn said he wanted "a dialogue" with the president about building "a better and more peaceful" worldDonald Trump has said he turned down a request from Jeremy Corbyn for a…
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Jeremy Corbyn has told crowds at an anti-Trump protest in Whitehall that the president should "think on, please, about a world that is one of peace and disarmament". Despite turning down an invitation to a state banquet with President…
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Image caption The M4 relief road was proposed as a solution to tackling congestion on the M4 around NewportThe Welsh Government will not build the £1.4bn M4 relief road, First Minister Mark Drakeford has decided. Mr Drakeford has axed the…
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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionCleverly: Tory MPs "not ready to make leap of faith"Brexit Minister James Cleverly has withdrawn from the Conservative Party's leadership race, almost a week after declaring his…
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Donald Trump should be treated "like a bully" and the UK should "stand up to him" the shadow foreign secretary has said. Emily Thornberry told the Today programme that the American president "admires strength" so the UK should not "bow…
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Image copyright PA Image caption Mr Brokenshire said his party should champion economic freedomCalls by the Housing Secretary for people to be able to use their pension savings to get onto the housing ladder have sparked a row within…
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