As politicians worldwide scramble to appeal to working people, this city in northern England has a claim to be the birthplace of the very concept of the working class.
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Prince Harry’s case against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids goes to trial
A trial begins Tuesday over complaints filed by Prince Harry and a senior British lawmaker against Rupert Murdoch’s tabloid newspapers. The trial carries high stakes on both sides of the Atlantic.
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King Charles III’s visit rekindles Australia’s debate on ending ties to the British monarchy
While the welcome will be warm, Australia’s national and state leaders want the royals removed from their constitution.
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Who is Keir Starmer? A look at the man likely to become the next U.K. prime minister
The U.K. is electing a new prime minister. Leading in the polls is a human rights lawyer and a knight who’s rumored to have inspired a character in the Bridget Jones movies.
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What to know about the U.K. election, with Labour forecast to knock out Conservatives
Polls forecast a wipeout for the governing Conservatives. The Labour Party’s leader, a centrist human rights lawyer, is widely predicted to become the next prime minister.
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Immigration is a big issue ahead of the U.K. elections, too
Brexit was supposed to give Britain a handle on immigration, according to its boosters. But as the government still struggles with migration across the English Channel,
