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Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse
PoliticsThe Guardian19d ago

Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse

MPs and campaigners had warned law imposed by Tories could be used by future leaders to ‘undermine democracy’ UK politics live – latest updates Ministers are to repeal powers imposed by the Conservatives that allowed them control over the elections watchdog, after warnings they could be abused by a future government with authoritarian ambitions. Steve Reed, who as communities secretary is overseeing a new elections bill, announced the move to MPs, saying he would “repeal in full the power f...

Britain Reaffirms No Evidence of Iran Targeting Europe with Missiles
PoliticsBBCThe Guardiandelfi-lt+5The Independentindex-hrstraits-timesnaftemporikinewsbeast2h ago8 sources

Britain Reaffirms No Evidence of Iran Targeting Europe with Missiles

British minister Steve Reed reiterated that there is no evidence Iran plans or has the ability to attack Europe or the UK with ballistic missiles, and that the UK will not be dragged into the war, while also insisting the UK has sufficient defenses against any potential global threat.