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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...

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...

Republican Senator John Kennedy falsely accused President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of being behind the British government's decision to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, including a key military base. Kennedy described the agreement as a "crisis" and criticized both the UK government and Biden and Harris for supporting it to appease the United Nations, claiming they were giving away the important military base on Diego Garcia. He alleged that the...

Typhoons Kristine and Leon caused extensive damage in the Philippines, impacting 4.2 million individuals, including 1.3 million children, and displacing over 300,000 people. The storms worsened the water and sanitation crisis, leading to concerns about disease outbreaks, with UNICEF providing hygiene and water kits to affected families. Education was disrupted, affecting 20 million children nationwide, prompting UNICEF to provide educational supplies to 14,594 learners and 765 teachers. The Philippines faces ongoing challenges due to climate...