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"On Thursday, starting at 10:00 a.m. -- as the Supreme Court begins hearing oral arguments over Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity from prosecution on obstruction and conspiracy charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election -- Women's March will hold a noise protest outside of the Supreme Court, imploring it to reject Trump's immunity claim," the group mentioned in a written assertion shared with Inside the Beltway. Content Source: www.washingtontimes.com

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has mentioned he needs the brand new NATO goal for defence spending to be 2.5% of gross home product slightly than the present 2%.Mr Shapps mentioned it might make a "real difference" if the international locations signed as much as the navy alliance met his proposed goal. He advised Kay Burley on Sky News: "We're now saying we think that should be 2.5%. We think in a more dangerous world that would make sense."I shall be arguing that, and I do know that the prime minister feels strongly about it, after we go to the NATO seventy fifth anniversary summit which is in Washington DC."The defence secretary's intervention comes after Rishi Sunak pledged to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 to tackle the "rising threats" posed by host...

Two of Westminster's best-connected journalists, Sky News's Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard, information you thru their prime predictions for the following seven days in British politics.This week, Jack and Sam talk about why defence and safety - each home and international - will likely be an enormous focus as they have a look at response to Friday's terror assault in Russia and claims that China has been behind cyber assaults concentrating on MPs and friends, threatening British democracy. Plus, there's Rishi Sunak's remaining look earlier than the Easter break as he faces questions from the liaison committee on subjects together with world points, the financial system and public providers.👉 Listen above then faucet right here to comply with Politics at Jack at Sam...

A single graduate within the UK has £231,000 of scholar debt, new figures present.Campaigners have described the determine as "jaw dropping" - and declare it's proof tuition charges are in dire want of reform. The Student Loans Company, which launched the figures, say this stability belongs to a Plan 2 borrower, that means it might solely have been taken out after 2012.In one other case, a single mortgage has attracted curiosity of greater than £54,000. Image: File pic: iStock An SLC spokesperson mentioned graduates go away college with a median debt of £44,940 in England - and better balances are often attributable to college students taking a number of programs or embarking on longer levels. Tom Allingham, a...

The chancellor has claimed that incomes £100,000 a 12 months is "not a huge salary".Jeremy Hunt made the comment on social media platform X, in a publish which was aimed toward his constituents in Surrey. He will likely be campaigning onerous as he's altering seats for the subsequent common election after the boundaries had been redrawn as a part of a daily overview.Politics newest: Sunak hits out at StarmerIn the publish on his profile, Mr Hunt stated: "I spoke to a woman from Godalming about eligibility for the federal government's childcare provide which isn't out there if one father or mother is incomes over £100k. "That is an issue I would really like to sort out after the next election as I am aware that it is not [a] huge salary in our area if you have a mortgage to pa...

Vaughan Gething has introduced his new cupboard, together with a high job for his former management rival.Mr Gething was confirmed as Wales's first minister on Wednesday after Mark Drakeford formally stepped down. His management rival, former schooling minister Jeremy Miles, will now function cupboard secretary for the financial system, power and Welsh language.The solely different figures to depart the federal government, apart from Mr Drakeford, are former deputy minister for social providers Julie Morgan and former deputy local weather change minister Lee Waters.As nicely as quitting his authorities job, Mr Waters has deleted his X account after receiving abuse over the rollout of the default 20mph velocity restrict in Wales. Ken Skates returns to cupboard for the primary ...

A authorities invoice centred on deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda has been despatched again to MPs after friends rejected it.The Safety of Rwanda Bill had been debated within the House of Lords after their earlier adjustments have been dismissed by the Commons earlier this week. In the higher chamber, the federal government misplaced seven votes by margins of round 50. The final time friends voted on amendments, the federal government misplaced by round 100 votes.This signifies that a brand new vote will have to be scheduled within the Commons for MPs to think about the adjustments.Politics newest: Talk of plot to oust PM 'falling away' ...

What was Jeremy Hunt as much as?Was he aiming to grab the headlines from his Labour rival Rachel Reeves on the night of her weighty and well-trailed lecture on the economic system? Almost definitely.Was he additionally aiming to tease Labour MPs about an October election when he and the prime minister are actually planning for November?Quite presumably. Was he attempting to calm Tory MPs' jitters nervous a couple of June or July election after Rishi Sunak dominated out 2 May?No doubt. And was he hoping to reassure his backbenchers that he and the PM have a reputable financial technique - "sticking to the plan" - together with falling inflation and decrease rates of interest?Of course. Politics stay: Chancellor seems to let slip when election could beMr Hunt's tant...

Sir Keir Starmer has praised Sadiq Khan's dedication to wash air in London after urging the mayor to "reflect" on the growth of the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) final yr. The divisive coverage, which widened the realm polluting autos could possibly be charged to drive in, attracted fierce opposition from each Conservative and Labour politicians. Politics: Obama arrives at No 10 for unannounced assemblyIt was extensively blamed on Labour's failure to take Boris Johnson's previous Uxbridge seat after the previous prime minister resigned final summer season - with Sir Keir, who lives in north west London, refusing to again the scheme.However in a show of strengthened ties between the pair, the Labour chief stated he didn't need his youngsters to "breathe in dirty air" as he li...

Rishi Sunak hopes three key moments this week will flip round his fortunes after his standing within the get together plummeted.The PM is hoping Monday's speech on the economic system, Wednesday's finish of time period look earlier than Tory MPs and new inflation figures due out the identical day, which may very well be near the Bank of England goal of two%, will stem the bleeding of his premiership. The Politics at Jack and Sam's podcast carried out a wide-ranging survey of the Tory get together, throughout the primary factions and wings, and located distress and despair, and a revived speak of adjusting chief if issues don't enhance.👉 Listen above and faucet right here to observe wherever you get your podcasts 👈Although senior figures nonetheless put this at under 50%, it's...