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Jon Stewart calls rejection of UK candidate for liking one of his sketches ‘dumbest thing since Boris Johnson’ The US late-night satirist Jon Stewart has responded after Britain’s Labour Party blocked left-wing academic Faiza Shaheen from standing as a candidate in the upcoming General election for liking a number of potentially offensive social media posts, one of which featured a clip from The Daily Show. “This is the dumbest thing The UK has done since electing Boris Johnson… what the actual f****…,” the comedian wrote on X when he was notified of the controversy. The clip in question, dating from…

Angela Rayner defies Keir Starmer to back Diane Abbott as Labour election candidate Angela Rayner has given Diane Abbott her full backing to run for Parliament in the General election in a dramatic intervention. It comes as Sir Keir Starmer was forced to deny that he is trying to “purge” the left of the party as the row over Ms Abbott and candidate selections threaten to derail his campaign. The row appears to have left Labour on the brink of open civil war and handed Rishi Sunak and the Tories an unexpected lifeline as the struggle to close the gap…

Mortgage crisis deepens as one in four face missing payments this year A quarter of Britain’s mortgage holders face missing their payments by the end of this year as interest rates continue to soar, analysis shows – with thousands told already that they could lose their homes. Some 1.6 million homeowners will come to the end of their fixed-rate deals this year, with an average hike of about £1,800 annually on their repayments as they move on to higher interest rates. Since the actions of Liz Truss as prime minister in 2022 sent rates spiralling, charities say pleas for financial…

General election live news: Angela Rayner backs Diane Abbott as Faiza Shaheen calls in lawyers over Labour row There is no bias in the title provided. Related: Starmer responds to Jeremy Corbyn standing as an independent candidateSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailLabour deputy leader Angela Rayner says she backs Diane Abbott to stand as a Labour candidate for Hackney North and Stoke Newington at the general election.Defying her own party, Sir Keir Starmer’s right hand said: “I don’t see any reason why Diane Abbott can’t…

Netherlands boss explains decision to drop Chelsea star from Euro 2024 squad | Football Ian Maatsen, on loan at Borussia Dortmund from Chelsea, has been omitted from the Netherlands’ final squad for Euro 2024. Two weeks ago, Maatsen was named in Ronald Koeman’s provisional 30-man squad for the European Championships, despite having never been capped at senior international level. Nevertheless, many were hopeful that the young left-back would make the cut having excelled during his brief stint at Dortmund, playing a pivotal role in their run to the Champions League final. However, on Wednesday Koeman named his final 26-man squad,…

Man City’s Kyle Walker hails Chelsea star as the ‘best in the world’ | Football Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has heaped praise on Reece James, describing the Chelsea star as the ‘best right-back in the world’. Despite struggling with reoccurring injury issues, James has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League since making his first-team debut for Chelsea in September 2019. The 24-year-old was a surprise omission from Gareth Southgate’s 33-man provisional England squad ahead of this summer’s Euros, despite the fact he only started five Premier League games this season. And even though…

Wayne Rooney would pick Man Utd star ahead of Liverpool ace at Euro 2024 | Football Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo should start in England’s midfield at Euro 2024 ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Gareth Southgate must pick a new midfielder to partner Declan Rice in Germany this summer after dropping Jordan Henderson from England’s provisional 33-man squad and overlooking Kalvin Phillips following a dismal season. Ballon d’Or contender and Champions League finalist Jude Bellingham could play alongside Arsenal record signing Rice but is expected to be in the more advanced role he has occupied at Real Madrid.…

Jean-Clair Todibo issues blunt response to Man Utd transfer talk | Football Jean-Clair Todibo has issued a cryptic response to speculation linking him with a summer transfer to Manchester United. The Red Devils, regardless of who is their manager next season, will be seeking defensive reinforcements in the summer. With question marks hanging over the futures of Jonny Evans, Harry Maguire and VIctor Lindelof, a new centre-half will represent a priority for Erik ten Hag or his potential successor. Raphael Varane’s departure was already confirmed prior to last weekend’s FA Cup final triumph, while Lisandro Martinez’s fitness record over the…

Emmanuel Petit names ‘quality’ player Chelsea should sign to replace Conor Gallagher | Football Emmanuel Petit has identified the perfect replacement for Conor Gallagher, should Chelsea decide to sell the popular midfielder this summer. The England international’s future has been a subject of intense speculation for well over a year and has come close to leaving his boyhood club on several occasions. Tottenham have regularly been linked with a move for the 24-year-old who will have no shortage of suitors having enjoyed his best season in a Chelsea shirt, despite another chaotic campaign at Stamford Bridge. Given his homegrown status,…

Asked about Sesko, who he may face off against in the Euro 2024 group stages, Serbia international Petrovic told Nogomania: ‘I know [about the rumours] and have been following him. ‘He’s having a good half-season, he’s in great scoring form. ‘I read that he’s scored in his last seven matches in a row. He seems to have gained strong momentum for the Euros. ‘He’s a forward who has everything a modern player needs. He’s tall, strong, fast and intelligent. ‘I’ve watched some of his matches. Of course he can play in the Premier League. Absolutely! ‘He has great potential and…