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The Observer reports that police vetting procedures will be reviewed in the wake of Couzens’ conviction. And former Met commissioner Ian Blair has joined the calls for an independent inquiry into the murder and how Couzens was allowed to become an officer in the first place. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson has been warned by a group of Conservative MPs that he cannot make poorer parts of the UK more prosperous – “level up” the country – whilst simultaneously raising taxes for working people and slashing benefits. It comes as the prime minister arrived in Manchester ahead of the Tory party conference. MPs raising concerns include those who won seats from Labour’s “red wall” at the 2019 general election.

Observer Front Page 22nd of December 2024

Government ministers are resisting demands to rapidly implement measures blocking potential donations from Elon Musk to Nigel Farage, amidst increasing calls for an overhaul of the UK’s political donation laws and a push for improved security and legal frameworks.

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Observer Front Page 24th of November 2024

The Justice Secretary has issued a warning that new legislation on assisted dying in England and Wales could transform into a “state death service,” urging caution over potential implications while highlighting both ethical and legal concerns.

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