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Politics UK live: Starmer’s approval rating drops to lowest ever ahead of Labour conference Sir Keir Starmer’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest ever ahead of his party’s first conference since coming into power, a new poll has revealed. The prime minister’s net approval rating has plunged even further to -26 per cent, with a majority now disapproving of the way he is handling his job, according to Opinium’s lastest poll. On the eve of the Labour Party Conference, which begins in Liverpool on Sunday, the research showed Sir Keir’s score is down 13 points from -13 a fortnight…

Eminem, fireworks, and the cult of Nigel Farage: Inside Reform UK’s party conference  Reform UK’s conference had the buzz of a party punching well above its weight. And that is exactly what the party’s leadership is attempting to do. Nigel Farage and other senior figures spent today’s conference – the largest it has ever held – trying to persuade its members, and the wider public, that it is a credible electoral force. They even went so far as to suggest Mr Farage could be the next prime minister. With just five sitting MPs, the most the party has ever secured…

US Election 2024: Friday’s Polling – Harris leads, but Trump sees positive signs According to the Sky News poll tracker, Kamala Harris now holds a three-point lead over Donald Trump in the national polls. This lead has been gradually increasing, likely reflecting a bounce from last week’s debate, and it appears to be holding steady. What’s more, this lead could continue to grow as the poll tracker includes more post-debate data to replace earlier polling results. A three-point lead is noteworthy. To put it in perspective, after the Biden-Trump debate, which was widely seen as a setback for Biden, Trump…

US elections 2024: what is early voting, and who can do it? The US election is underway, and by November 5th, millions will have already voted. Many will have cast their ballots early by mail, at in-person voting locations, or through secure drop boxes. Early and absentee voting offers flexibility, allowing voters to avoid bad weather, long lines, or unforeseen scheduling issues on election day. What is early voting? In nearly every state—except for Mississippi, New Hampshire, and Alabama—voters can cast their ballots in person before election day, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Registered voters in these…

Trending News Inspiration Papers News that Matters Impact on your life Good News Trending – Former Harrods boss accused of sexual abuse Map shows where UK will be hit by thunderstorms today David Raya reveals the mistake he made with incredible double save Previous Next Previous Next Sean Llangynidr@SeanLlangynidr Read More So if he’s pulled in £100,000 in just 74 days in No. 10, how much will he have taken in bribes and bungs after five years….it’s absolutely staggering considring he’s taken the #WFP off pensioners. And he’s stated that he’s going to keep on taking freebies. #FreeGearKeir Fabrizio Romano@FabrizioRomano…

UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Former Harrods boss accused of sexual abuse Mohamed Al-Fayed has been accused of sexual assault and rape. A BBC investigation heard testimony from more than 20 women who said they were sexually assaulted by the billionaire. Five said they were raped. The investigation gathered evidence that during Fayed’s ownership, Harrods not only failed to intervene but helped cover up abuse allegations. Fayed was a prominent businessman who owned luxury store Harrods between 1985 and 2010. He also owned Fulham football club. He is the father of Dodi Al Fayed – who died alongside Princess…

The busiest train route in England and Wales revealed Picture this: you’re standing on the platform, waiting for your morning train to work. It pulls in, and then you realise that it’s packed to the rafters with other barely awake office workers, all clutching their morning coffees in unison. But if you were convinced that your daily commute is the most chaotic, you might yet be proven wrong – as now, the busiest train route in England and Wales has been revealed. Any guesses? It’s the 7.33am service from Bedford (in Bedfordshire, naturally) to Three Bridges in Sussex, ticking off…

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Map shows where UK will be hit by thunderstorms today | UK News Thunderstorms are set to sweep across the west of England today with the Met Office issuing an urgent yellow weather warning. Heavy showers and thunder could cause some disruption from midday today until 8pm. The forecaster warned of potential damage to buildings, a risk to power supply and difficult driving conditions. The warning spans from Cornwall to west London, and also covers the south of Wales and Birmingham. This marks an end to the warm spell of weather this week, with many in the country seeing highs…

Long M25 traffic delays after lorry catches fire causing two-hour queues | UK News Drivers on the M25 face every motorist’s worst nightmare after a lorry fire- a huge queue that could take two hours to navigate. The lorry caught fire this morning near junction J6 Godstone on the clockwise carriageway of the busy motorway in Surrey. Recovery work is ongoing, but the incident is causing queues of up to two hours as congestion stretches for ten miles. Footage shows the badly burnt lorry. Motorists have also been warned of planned weekend closures on the M25 and M62 in Rochdale.…