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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 5

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

Corbyn's new party could invigorate the left offering disillusioned voters a genuine alternative to Labour. While it threatens both Labour and Greens, a shake-up might be what UK politics needs. Is it enough to reshape the scene?

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

BBC NEWS: Corbyn's fresh political venture: Can a new left-wing party capture the disillusioned and reshape the UK’s electoral landscape? The stakes for Labour and the Greens are higher than ever.

- by Sam Francis

Corbyn's new party - is it happening and could it damage Labour?

Backers say there is a wide-open space to Labour’s left - and millions of disillusioned voters to be won.

www.bbc.co.uk

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

Reeves faces turbulence over welfare, yet remains steadfast in avoiding "unfunded commitments." She eyes cautious fiscal policies while seeking to align them with Labour values. Is this pragmatic or compromising?

UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

THE GUARDIAN: Chancellor’s turbulent week sparks tax rise fears as Reeves confronts welfare bill fallout, refusing to rule out tough budget measures for struggling families.

- by Pippa Crerar

Rachel Reeves says she cannot rule out autumn tax rises after ‘damaging’ week

Exclusive: chancellor says she never considered resigning and warns ‘there are costs’ to welfare bill U-turn

www.theguardian.com

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

BELFAST TELEGRAPH: Families left in the lurch as Western Trust prioritises centralisation, claims father of patient caught in controversial surgery shift.

- by Liam Tunney

Trust not considering families in surgery move, says father of SWAH double-visit patient

The Western Trust did not consider the needs of patients’ families in their decision to permanently move emergency general surgery from Enniskillen to Derry, a man whose son required treatment at both sites has said.

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

FINANCIAL TIMES: Activist group that broke into RAF military base will be proscribed as a terrorist organisation from midnight

Palestine Action loses bid to secure block on UK government ban

Activist group that broke into RAF military base will be proscribed as a terrorist organisation from midnight

www.ft.com

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

Civil disobedience is not terrorism. Banning Palestine Action for opposing violence in Gaza and calling for a two-state solution sends a chilling message against peaceful activism. Authoritarianism is not the answer.

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

BBC NEWS: Crisis for civil disobedience as High Court permits government ban on Palestine Action, escalating the war on dissent against pro-Palestinian activism.

Palestine Action to be banned after judge denies temporary block

A High Court judge refused its request to temporarily block the government from proscribing it as a terror group.

www.bbc.co.uk

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

Relying only on traditional measures ignores the vast benefits nature brings to mental and physical health. Contact with nature is proven to reduce anxiety and chronic disease risk while fostering community ties.

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

THE CONVERSATION: The NHS health plan falls short by omitting nature's vital role in wellbeing, risking the chance for a truly holistic approach to public health and environmental resilience.

- by Nick Bridge

The NHS ten-year health plan is missing a crucial ingredient: nature

Nature is medicine – so why has the government’s health plan ignored it?

theconversation.com

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

Article sheds light on the unyielding suspicion post-7/7. Despite Muslims' pride as UK citizens, ingrained prejudice persists. Neema Begum points out the need for recognition beyond stereotypes: "Behind every headline are real, complex communities."

UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

THE CONVERSATION: From survivor to scapegoat: A Muslim’s haunting journey through post-7/7 stigma reveals the enduring shadows of suspicion in Britain’s political landscape.

- by Neema Begum

I survived the 7/7 London bombings, but as a British Muslim I still grew up being called a terrorist

Four years on from the attacks on 9/11 - this was a time when, in the minds of many, Muslims were already associated with terrorism.

theconversation.com

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

The Blitz spirit myth shifts from inspiring national unity to fuelling divisive rhetoric especially against immigrants. Let's celebrate our diverse multicultural identity that truly strengthens us. What stories are we ignoring?

UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

THE CONVERSATION: The 'Blitz spirit' myth: Unpacking a narrative that shapes London's identity amidst the tensions of multiculturalism and the echoes of history since 7/7. Discover the truths hidden behind national pride.

- by Darren Kelsey

How the myth of ‘Blitz spirit’ defined and divided London after 7/7

Newspapers, politicians and others invoked the ‘we can take it’ narrative of Blitz spirit.

theconversation.com

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

Palestine Action's criminalisation blurs the line between protest and terrorism. UN experts warned it risks silencing dissent. A judicial review is pending, but this is a concerning stance on activism and liberty in the UK.

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

THE GUARDIAN: UK's first proscription of a protest group under the Terrorism Act sparks outrage, drawing condemnation from civil liberties advocates and setting a concerning precedent for activists.

- by Haroon Siddique

Ban on Palestine Action to take effect after legal challenge fails

Group will become first direct action protest group to be banned under Terrorism Act after unsuccessful action

www.theguardian.com

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

FINANCIAL TIMES: Investors are getting fed up of being used by governments around the world as a low-cost cash machine

Nervy markets put Reeves and Starmer on notice

Investors are getting fed up of being used by governments around the world as a low-cost cash machine

www.ft.com

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

UK must support Iranian women fighting for democracy not just in rhetoric but action. As Baroness O'Loan states this fight is for freedom equality and an end to religious tyranny. Will Britain rise to the challenge?

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

YORKSHIRE BYLINES: Empowering Iranian women: A call for the UK to reject appeasement and back grassroots resistance as the key to realising democracy in Iran.

- by Dr Ela Zabihi

The third option for Iran: a feminist and human rights imperative for the UK

Yes, Iran needs regime change: but through organised civil resistance led by women, not military intervention or appeasement

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

Defence Minister says payments aim to heal past blunders but transparency remains a concern. "There has been no consultation with those affected" says lawyer Sean Humber. Is £4,000 adequate for risking lives? Time for accountability.

UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

BBC NEWS: Government reveals compensation for Afghans affected by data breaches, yet questions linger over adequacy and transparency of the scheme aimed at rectifying past failures.

- by Kate Whannel

Payout offered to Afghans hit by UK data breaches

Afghans whose personal information was mistakenly exposed by the Ministry of Defence to get £4,000 each.

www.bbc.co.uk

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

Reeves faces a £30bn deficit challenge with pressure to maintain public services. Options include wealth taxes and possible U-turns on tax promises as financial markets remain wary. Can Labour balance pragmatism and principles?

UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

THE GUARDIAN: Labour's budget dilemma: Can Rachel Reeves navigate a £30bn shortfall without sacrificing public services or political capital? Discover the options facing the chancellor amid growing economic pressures.

- by Richard Partington

How to balance the UK books: six options open to Rachel Reeves

From spending cuts and tax rises to hoping for the best, here’s how the chancellor can plug the gap after Labour’s welfare bill climbdown

www.theguardian.com

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · Jul 4

Starmer's tech interests contrast Labour's traditionalism raising questions. Is McSweeney courting thinly veiled hyper-efficient capitalism Endorsing tech doesn't always mean progress towards equality and social justice should remain paramount.