The Independent - June 02, 2024

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June 02, 2024

Pioneer judge: UK is going backwards on trans rights

Young trans people face a \"very difficult and dangerous period\" because the country has gone backwards in its attitudes, Britain's first transgender judge has warned.

2 mins

Mortgage payments hike for thousands in run-up to vote

Lib Dems warn of a 'blue wall reckoning' for prime minister

2 mins

Conservatives may win just 66 seats, megapoll suggests

The Conservatives are heading for electoral disaster and could win just 66 seats in parliament, a new megapoll suggests.

1 min

Are the Tories heading for a Canada 1993-style wipeout?

Thirty years ago a ruling Conservative Party was demolished at the polls thanks to a party called Reform but history is very unlikely to repeat itself in the UK

3 mins

Tories promise to build at least 100 new GP surgeries

More GP surgeries and diagnostic centres would be built under a future Conservative government funded by slashing the number of NHS managers, the Tories have said.

2 mins

Labour plans to overhaul funding of apprenticeships

Labour has restated its pledge to reform the existing apprenticeship levy, promising firms more flexibility about how they spend government money.

2 mins

War of the battle buses

Keir Starmer joked that the vehicles were like Tory defectors - 'You wait for ages and then three come along in a row'

2 mins

'It's not 1997': D:Ream song snub brushed off by Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has brushed off a snub from the pop group behind New Labour’s victory anthem Things Can Only Get Better, saying: “We’re not in 1997.”

2 mins

Lib Dems launch 'operation 1997' to smash the blue wall

Party wants Labour supporters to vote tactically in 53 seats

4 mins

Fruit and vegetable pickers abused in visa farm scheme

Migrant workers tell of sexual harrassment and violence

4 mins

Ambassador to Mexico fired after pointing gun at worker

The UK's ambassador to Mexico has been sacked after he was caught on camera aiming an assault rifle at an embassy employee on an official trip through drug cartel heartlands.

2 mins

Father with brain injury denied disability benefits

A man who needs full-time care after a bicycle collision left him with a traumatic brain injury has been repeatedly refused benefits by the Home Office.

3 mins

Ticketmaster cyberattack puts data of millions at risk

Ticketmaster has been the subject of a cyberattack, with hackers allegedly offering to sell data about hundreds of millions of customers on the dark web.

1 min

Netanyahu casts doubt on latest Gaza ceasefire plan

Israeli prime minister vows to continue war until 'Hamas is destroyed' as Joe Biden urges right-wing leader to accept deal

4 mins

Modi set for landslide Indian election victory

BJP-led alliance is projected to win more than 350 seats

2 mins

Mandela's ANC loses grip on power in South Africa

Historic election result means party must enter coalition

3 mins

Race against time to halt rabies spread from Ukraine

A disease that has been largely eradicated from Europe is raising its head in a war-torn country where millions of abandoned pets are running wild. Ahead of a film exposing the public health crisis, Joe Shute talks to those affected

6 mins

Djokovic beats Musetti in early morning five-set epic

Novak Djokovic endured a ridiculous late-night ordeal against Lorenzo Musetti to reach the fourth round of the French Open. The world number one and defending champion's match was shoved back into the early hours due to the incessant rain which has seen this tournament dubbed the \"Drench Open\".

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The Independent Pride List 2024: LGBT+ people who are making change happen

Our list celebrates community's trailblazers and ambassadors

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Are we witnessing the death of distinctive British TV?

'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' was a critical smash for ITV but lost the broadcaster money. Katie Rosseinsky explains why, in an age of overseas sales, 'global appeal' is the new reality

6 mins

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