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Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has passed away at 86 after battling Alzheimer’s, his family announced. A key figure in Tony Blair’s New Labour project, he served as deputy prime minister for a decade and was known for mediating between Blair and Gordon Brown. Despite his fiery temperament, he was praised for his peacemaking abilities and efforts to combat climate change. Full Article

The government's controversial decision to extend inheritance tax to farm properties has put a fifth of Labour's seats at risk, with at least 81 seats in rural areas likely to be affected. The move has sparked anger among constituents, particularly in areas where Labour won by a small margin, making them vulnerable to the Conservatives, Reform, or the SNP. The so-called "tractor tax" has led to protests from farmers and criticism from political leaders, with...

Nigel Farage expressed concern on his GB News show that the West's support for Ukraine is not enough to ensure victory in the war, as ordinary citizens share a similar sentiment. He emphasized that prolonging a stalemate in the conflict is the likely outcome and criticized the strategies of both President Biden and the U.K. government for not aligning with Trump's approach of negotiating a peace settlement. Farage previously faced backlash for suggesting that NATO...

John Prescott, Labour’s Deputy Prime Minister, made headlines during the lacklustre 2001 general election campaign when he punched a protester who hit him with an egg, leading to a moment captured on camera that dominated the news. Despite fears of resignation, Tony Blair downplayed the incident, emphasizing Prescott's importance in embodying traditional Labour values and connecting with party activists. Prescott's upbringing, working-class roots, and political journey, from academic struggles to union activism to high ministerial...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories ranging from reproductive rights to Big Tech, producing documentaries like 'The A Word'. Donations fund journalists on the ground, ensuring balanced reporting accessible to all. Meanwhile, a Charity Commission report found Captain Sir Tom Moore's family profited from their association with his fundraising efforts, resulting in a ban from being charity trustees. Full Article

Ukraine has reportedly fired British long-range Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory for the first time, in response to the deployment of North Korean and Russian troops in the Kursk region. Pro-war Russian accounts on Telegram shared videos of missile strikes in the area, with at least 14 explosions heard. This move comes after US president Joe Biden approved the use of American-made ATACMS missiles by Kyiv, following lobbying efforts from Ukrainian officials and concerns...