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Vehicles were set on fire and a police car was overturned as residents were warned to stay home following an outbreak of disorder in a Leeds suburb. The Home Secretary condemned the “shocking scenes and attacks” in Harehills, east Leeds, where there was a “large” police presence on Thursday evening, with helicopters deployed to the area. A local restaurant owner said the chaos was linked to local children being taken into care, adding that some people in the community responded by setting fires and “throwing stones”. Talk’s Dr David Bull discusses the story with reporter at Yappa App in Leeds Craig Ward, who witnessed the scenes. Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines #leeds #news

Chancellor one of multiple ministers seeking smoother trading relations with Europe after Labour's election win

The UK’s messy handling of its European Union exit damaged the country’s international reputation, the British minister responsible for EU relations told Bloomberg as his new Labour government seeks to reset ties with its closest trading partner. Successive Conservative governments “tarnished it in their handling of Brexit” by “turning inwards when actually Britain should always be turning outwards to the world,” Nick Thomas-Symonds said Thursday in a Bloomberg interview at the European Political Community summit in Blenheim Palace, England. (Source: Bloomberg)

European leaders gather during the European Political Community Summit at the iconic Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, with Ukraine and migration as top items on the agenda.

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In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, traditional leadership paradigms are undergoing a seismic shift. No longer is it enough for leaders to merely possess technical acumen and decision-making prowess.

Following Rishi Sunak's contribution as leader of the opposition, Keir Starmer outlined the government's plans for this parliament. Subscribe to our new podcast now, or you're a silly goose: https://linktr.ee/pubcast

The Product Safety and Metrology Bill allows the UK to ‘mirror or diverge from updated EU rules’.

The New Statesman suggests that while Labour has won the election, there are concerns about whether the party has a clear ideological vision or set of beliefs...

This King's Speech is our first chance to inspect the moral code behind “Starmerism”.

The Prime Minister’s class-conscious and interventionist government owes more to Harold Wilson than to Tony Blair.

The International Monetary Fund’s July report warns ‘the global economy is in a sticky spot’ with the UK lagging behind most other major economies

The International Monetary Fund’s July report warns ‘the global economy is in a sticky spot’ with the UK lagging behind most other major economies

The majority of non-IT leaders are overestimating their organization's abilities

A manufactured culture creates more resentment than inspiration.

Speakers at the Republican National Convention insisted that Donald Trump created "the strongest economy in history." That's demonstrably ridiculous.

A clear majority back the proposals spearheaded by the Deputy PM Angela Rayner to ban exploitative zero hours contracts and end controversial 'fire and rehire' practices

Labour has launched an investigation into what's wrong with the NHS. Is productivity the place to start?

PM would not be drawn into saying whether his plans to extend the voting franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds

It is not entirely clear if Conservative MPs have quite appreciated how much of a side show - or should that be freak show? - they have become

The Conservatives designed policy for their voters. Starmer says he will design policy for the country.

Increased appetite for cooperation could save costs and boost climate action on both sides, experts say.

Wolfgang Münchau, a columnist for the New Statesman and director of Eurointelligence, presents a concerning analysis of France's current political and...

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The Labour Party has won back working class voters despite the challenge from Reform, according to Pat McFadden.

Keir Starmer’s first foreign policy move is to refocus UK-EU relations.

Sir Keir Starmer declared the UK was back playing a leading role on the world stage at the conclusion of his first international summit as prime minister. He said his government would “reset” the UK’s relationship with Europe, return to leadership on climate change and “engage more deeply” with developing countries in the southern hemisphere. Sir Keir’s comments came at the conclusion of Nato’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington DC, where the prime minister said the allies had united behind Ukraine and the idea that a Russian victory is “unthinkable”.

Keir Starmer and his new government must show the public they can deliver. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DHAQOeEg-Z-4trARDXHRA?sub_confirmation=1 Labour have inherited broken public services, a sputtering economy and a skeptical electorate. They have pledged to move fast and indeed Keir Starmer's early moves indicate a different type of government. But they will need to provide tangible improvements in order to carry public opinion with them. Andrew Marr joins Hannah Barnes and Freddie Hayward on the New Statesman podcast to discuss how Starmer is already pulling important levers of power - including harnessing the local authority of metro mayors and the devolved nations - to make early progress in his "decade of national renewal". They also discuss the election in France which saw progressive parties see off Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally - but will result in thorny coalition talks. How will this impact the UK? Read more: Why Labour is dropping "Levelling Up" https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2024/07/why-labour-is-dropping-levelling-up -- Andrew Marr is Political Editor for the New Statesman, and is one of the UK's most senior political journalists. He spent over 20 years at the BBC where he was Political Editor and hosted the wildly successful Andrew Marr show. He is now based in Westminster where he brings his deep experience of political reporting to his analysis of the most important events in UK politics. He also hosts Tonight with Andrew Marr on LBC Radio. Watch more videos from Andrew Marr in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSfumUEfFlcIG6GaFtC82AQ1tmT-9JGhl -- The New Statesman brings you unrivalled analysis of of the latest UK and international politics. On our YouTube channel you’ll find insight on the top news and global current affairs stories, as well as insightful interviews with politicians, advisers and leading political thinkers, to help you understand the political and economic forces shaping the world. With regular contributions from our writers including Political Editor Andrew Marr and Hannah Barnes - host of the New Statesman podcast - we’ll help you understand the world of politics and global affairs from Westminster to Washington and beyond. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DHAQOeEg-Z-4trARDXHRA?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up to Morning Call, the daily UK politics newsletter from the New Statesman: https://morningcall.substack.com Subscribe to the New Statesman from just £1 per week: https://www.newstatesman.com/podcastoffer