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Being a trustee for the SPA is incredible, but it’s getting harder to keep it accessible. Our membership is free & we’re a volunteer-led charity, but costs are increasing. If you believe in the power of student journalism #SupportStudentJournalism with a donation.

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Excl: Lib Dems back down after ‘vilifying’ gender critical campaigners

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New: Oliver Ryan is the second Labour MP in a WhatsApp group with sacked minister Andrew Gwynne, who joked about a constituent being “mown down” by a truck.

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Spent a day in Rochdale where a school with 47 nationalities, a number of gang members and the millstone of poverty is using lacrosse, jiu-jitsu and trumpets for all to boost opportunities and shake off the town’s sometimes less-than-favourable reputation.

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Excl: Labour shelves plans to make gender change easier. Some point to pressure from the US, others to plans being "catnip" for Farage.

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Excl: Tory members warned there is no “magic money tree” as regional chair says "we’ve become more left-wing than Jeremy Corbyn" and calls for local associations to donate to CCHQ.

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The AG said pledges to “control our borders” are de-humanising and there is a “moral argument” to pay reparations for slavery, in comments which put him at odds with key govt positions.

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New ban announced on AI which creates child abuse material incl “sexualised” pictures of real children. My piece from Nov on how family social media pics are used by predators 👇🏻

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Excl w/ @patrickmaguire.bsky.social: Attorney-general support for EU law ‘undermines border reforms’

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Excl: The attorney-general is facing a backlash from cabinet ministers over claims that his changes to legal advice have led to an effective “freeze on government”.

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New: Doctors are demanding an indefinite right to strike during industrial disputes under Labour’s workers’ rights overhaul. https://www.thetimes.com/article/0bc0b463-4330-47ba-9ec2-9a90b4f1c55c?shareToken=b07f4265b8b9a3b49bf68847dad09f8b

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Workers’ rights reforms will put ministers at risk, security firm warns

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Labour insiders said Mike Amesbury, who has pleaded guilty to punching a constituent, was in a ‘dark place’ after missing out on a government job Story with @geraldinescott.co.uk www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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Excl: Pubs could ban customers from speaking about contentious beliefs such as religious views or transgender rights over fears of falling foul of Labour’s workers rights reforms.

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Look, call me a prude, but do think it’s a bit far for a Monday morning for someone to call for my murder because they disagree with a legitimately reported story…

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A stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, in central London, David Lake is standing on Chinese land. The car park of his flat and is separated from the former Royal Mint building which would house it by only a small wooden fence. https://www.thetimes.com/article/3b03bb6a-0403-4a12-a633-47178b463d22?shar…

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Excl with @kendix.bsky.social: Labour’s net-zero push ‘hands power to Beijing’ www.thetimes.com/article/febb...

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Keir Starmer softens approach on grooming inquiry after bid to block bill

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It's that time of year again! Long-time sufferers may remember that in my rare spare time, I'm a trustee for the excellent charity the Student Publication Association which supports student journalists and helps them into the industry. Every year we hold a sold-out conference for our members (1/3)

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Angela Rayner positioning herself as the woman to take on Reform

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Instagram vs reality, but make it Christmas. @producerollie.bsky.social

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Spot the difference.

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Excl: The government has shelved work surrounding the issue of blasphemy in Britain at the same time as warnings over extremism are on the rise.

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A burnt-out Palladian mansion will be left looking like “a cross between an office block and an airport” with a Georgian façade if a planned National Trust renovation goes ahead, a relative of its former owner fears. https://www.thetimes.com/article/22b5ba67-dfdf-4583-8a74-a43f032545b1?shareToken…

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Excl: Child maintenance fees ‘would make loan sharks blush’, after record £16m made

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Labour frustration over ‘worst of all worlds’ assessment of economy

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Actually my favourite story of the day from @yeomans.bsky.social

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Children ‘will suffer if teachers work from home too often’

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Labour could introduce votes for 16-year-olds from next year

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Excl: Labour’s workers’ rights could cost millions of part-time jobs

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Battle over National Trust decision not to restore ruined Clandon Park

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Okay fully behind it now.

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NEW: Keir Starmer accuses Putin of “desperate rhetoric” after Dmitry Medvedev said Times editors may be “legitimate military targets” over coverage of Russian general’s assassination. PM’s spox says 👇🏻

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Elon Musk meets Nigel Farage and Nick Candy at Mar-A-Lago

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How civil servants really use AI, from lesson plans to recruitment

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Former Tory donor Nick Candy becomes Reform UK treasurer

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Excl: Civil servants told they could sue over Christmas party invite snubs

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Can Reform UK win in 2025? Labour and the Tories are getting nervous

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Our new Chairs @chriscurtis94.bsky.social and Lola McEvoy spoke to @geraldinescott.co.uk at @thetimes.com about why its crucial that voters feel the effects of growth and the need for bold solutions to cut through a tangled web of broken systems in the UK. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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Christmas kitty.

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Workers’ rights overhaul will ‘swamp business’ with regulations, employment lawyers warn

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Ed Davey's charity single is all well and good but my plea to the Lib Dems is to give the people what they really want and release the Clegg/Carly Rae Jepson video.

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Always pro positive changes to the work place but whoever suggested “improving ventilation” must not have worked in Parliament through winter when I can assure you it is very well ventilated indeed…

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Police object to plans for Chinese super-embassy in London

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