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    Politics shapes the decisions that affect our daily lives, from the policies governing public services and the economy to local initiatives and international relations. Whether it's developments in Westminster, devolved governments, or local councils, political news influences everything from employment and healthcare to housing and education. Understanding the political landscape helps readers make informed choices about the issues and figures that matter to them.

    This section covers the full spectrum of political activity: major policy announcements, electoral developments, parliamentary business, and the people driving change across the country. It includes analysis of how political decisions impact communities and the broader implications of governance at every level, from central government to local authorities.

    For many readers, staying informed about politics is essential to understanding current events and their potential consequences. Whether you're interested in mainstream political developments, emerging controversies, or the human stories behind policy decisions, this topic provides the context and reporting needed to follow the political story as it unfolds.

    • Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino

      Several Concacaf countries are weighing whether to formally withdraw their backing for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, mirroring a move already under way in Europe. All 41 Concacaf members had submitted letters endorsing Infantino’s re-election before the World Cup, but many are now reconsidering that support after an emergency confederation meeting last Friday, where members reportedly…

    • Russia-installed Crimea governor confirms four dead in soldier’s shooting spree

      A soldier in Russian-occupied Crimea killed four people in a shooting rampage before being detained, according to the Moscow-installed regional governor Mikhail Razvozhayev. The gunman first opened fire on fellow servicemen, killing one and wounding another, before turning his weapon on civilians in the village of Khmelnytske, raising fresh questions about discipline within Russian forces…

    • Voices: Poll: Should Andy Burnham’s early prisoner release scheme go ahead?

      Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has amended his early prisoner release scheme after facing pressure, excluding rapists and serious child sex offenders, including those convicted of grooming, from qualifying for early release. The move comes as the scheme continues to draw criticism, with the prime minister acknowledging public “anxiety and distress” while warning that going further…

    • Calls for UK bank tax to fund cost of living help as HSBC profits hit £7.5bn

      Campaigners have renewed calls for a windfall tax on UK banks after HSBC reported second-quarter profits of $10.1bn (£7.5bn), a 60% rise year on year. The push comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham looks to fund cost of living measures, with pressure group Positive Money and the Trades Union Congress arguing that the banking sector’s…

    • ITV Studios Germany Hires Fabian Tobias With Longtime Boss Christiane Ruff Set To Retire

      ITV Studios has appointed Fabian Tobias to lead its German operations, succeeding long-serving managing director Christiane Ruff, who will retire in spring 2027. Tobias joins from Banijay’s EndemolShine Germany, where he oversaw operations in Germany, Switzerland and Poland, and will report to Lisa Perrin, ITV Studios’ London-based Managing Director of International Production. The move marks…

    • MORNING GLORY: President Trump’s triple bogey

      This is an opinion piece by Hugh Hewitt for Fox News, arguing that President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran situation has been akin to a “triple bogey” in golf, and that he must now stage a comeback. Hewitt frames the piece around an extended golfing analogy, noting Trump’s reputation as an accomplished golfer, before…

    • LIZ PEEK: Michigan can stop the socialist fever rage — or watch it swallow the Senate

      Michigan Democrats are voting in a primary that pits establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens against progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed for the party’s US Senate nomination, in a contest the author frames as a test of whether the party can resist a leftward “socialist” surge. The winner will face former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in November for…

    • Socialist insurgents eye Midwest gains as Dem civil war threatens must-hold Senate seat

      Michigan held its Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, a contest widely seen as a proxy battle between the party’s progressive, socialist-aligned wing and its centrist establishment. The race pitted Abdul El-Sayed, a left-wing candidate linked to the Democratic Socialists of America, against Haley Stevens, who carries establishment backing, with the outcome viewed as a bellwether…

    • Paxton trails Talarico by 2 points in new Texas Senate poll 

      Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in the Lone Star State, is trailing Democrat James Talarico by two points in new polling of the closely watched race. A survey from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University found Talarico leading with 47 percent to Paxton’s…

    • Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives

      Democratic primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota are emerging as a key test of whether progressive, anti-establishment candidates can win in competitive Midwest swing states, a question that has split the party since 2016. The outcomes could shape which party controls Congress after the midterms and influence strategy ahead of the 2028 presidential race, as…