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NEWS AND OPINION: Some are already questioning what would occur if President Biden chooses towards operating for reelection in 2024. That politically essential election yr can be right here earlier than we all know it. ...

Collapse-prone concrete has been discovered within the Houses of Parliament.Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, often called RAAC, was a typical constructing materials used within the post-war period because it was cheaper and lighter than conventional concrete. But it's now proving a nightmare for the federal government because it has been discovered to have a 30-year lifespan earlier than changing into prone to break down.Politics newest: Former MI6 chief 'involved' about who has entry to parliamentHundreds of faculties have been checked for RAAC - with some instructed to partially or absolutely shut buildings - whereas hospitals and airports have additionally discovered to comprise the concrete. A parliamentary spokesperson mentioned: "As part of routine ongoing invest...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell doubled down Monday on his criticism of GOP colleagues who're reluctant to dish out extra federal spending for Ukraine in its battle in opposition to Russia. ...

The authorities is dealing with renewed calls to label China a risk after the arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for the superpower.Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden was delivering an announcement on the matter within the House of Commons. Earlier within the afternoon, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle warned MPs in opposition to going into particulars on the matter - or naming the suspect who was arrested - throughout the debate.Politics newest: Deputy PM giving replace on 'China spy' allegationsA slew of Conservative MPs - a few of them sanctioned by China - shared their displeasure concerning the truth they weren't instructed concerning the arrest of the researcher when it occurred. They, alongside MPs on opposition benches, known as on the federal gover...

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday accredited up to date booster photographs for COVID-19, a significant step towards launching a fall immunization marketing campaign towards the virus that's now seen as a perennial however manageable risk. ...

Tomorrow is the primary actual check of how daring Labour are ready to go on this convention season - presumably the final earlier than the final election.Two hundred miles north of Westminster in Liverpool, the get together's deputy chief Angela Rayner will inform the Trades Union Congress about plans to strengthen employees' rights and union rights, which previously has been some of the kinetic and controversial elements of Labour's coverage agenda. The tone she takes, the content material she emphasises and the measures she contains - and leaves out - will reveal a lot about whether or not, behind the scenes, Labour is de facto as assured because it desires to mission.Should Labour select, this may very well be some of the elementary diving traces of the subsequent electio...

The combat to take away former President Trump from the 2024 poll may make it to the Supreme Court, based on court docket watchers, who say it’s unclear how the justices would rule in the event that they become involved within the political fray. ...

Union leaders have urged Sir Keir Starmer to be bolder together with his imaginative and prescient for the nation if he needs to win the following election and lead Britain out of decline.In a message to the potential future incumbent of Downing Street, union chiefs mentioned the Labour chief wanted to supply a extra optimistic message than merely being "better than the Conservatives". The selection phrases had been delivered on the Trades Union Congress (TUC) annual convention in Liverpool, the place points like staff' rights, the state of public companies and the price of dwelling disaster are being hotly debated.Politics newest: Speaker offers replace on 'China spy' allegationsPaul Novak, the brand new basic secretary of the TUC, delivered a rousing speech on Monday, claim...

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stated he would observe former President Donald Trump “around the country” if he doesn’t attend any of the upcoming Republican major debates. ...

The mum of a boy killed by an XL bully canine has questioned why motion hasn't been taken sooner, after the house secretary mentioned she would discover a ban.Jack Lis, 10, died after he was attacked by the canine referred to as Beast whereas taking part in with a buddy at a home close to Caerphilly, South Wales, on 8 November 2021. Two individuals have been jailed final June after admitting to being in command of the canine on the time.Suella Braverman mentioned on Sunday she had commissioned "urgent advice" on banning the breed.Her assertion got here after footage emerged of a canine attacking an 11-year-old lady in Birmingham, whereas police confirmed two males have been taken to hospital after being bitten. An proprietor of an XL bully has defended the breed however refer...