The Independent - October 20, 2024
The Independent - October 20, 2024
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In this issue
October 20, 2024
Former top judge backs call for review of IPP sentences
Britain’s former top judge has backed The Independent’s campaign for prisoners serving indefinite jail terms to have their sentences reviewed, and called for the government to take responsibility for the “morally wrong” punishment.
4 mins
Starmer defends pledges despite 'stealth tax' plans
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that his government will not break Labour’s manifesto pledge over raising taxes on working people despite growing concerns about plans for stealth taxes to help fund the NHS.
2 mins
Labour has no choice but to break its promises on tax
We knew their promises were undeliverable. Everybody said so.
4 mins
UK's staggering Brexit bill is revealed - and there's still billions more to pay the EU
Sir Keir Starmer has come under pressure to publish the true costs of Brexit after a minister confirmed Britain has spent £24bn alone withdrawing from the EU – with a further £6.4bn still to pay.
3 mins
Phrase 'free childcare' cut by Labour amid fees anger
Ministers have banned the use of the term \"free childcare\" to describe a key government policy as anger mounts over nursery fees.
2 mins
Ex-Tory chair Warsi backs Badenoch for party leader
A former Tory peer who called out her own party over alleged Islamophobia has given her backing to Kemi Badenoch, saying she \"hopes and prays\" the leadership candidate will bring sanity to the Conservatives.
1 min
Streeting unveils 10-year NHS modernisation plan
Patients will be given smartwatches to monitor diabetes
3 mins
Olympian Hoy reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has \"two to four years\" left to live after a recent terminal cancer diagnosis. Hoy, 48, announced in February that he was being treated for cancer.
2 mins
‘He put the contract in his name to monitor my calls’
A victim of tech-linked domestic abuse speaks out as Refuge warns police are struggling to cope with a huge rise in cases
4 mins
Netanyahu's home targeted by drone attack, says Israel
Attempted strike on Israeli prime minister's house comes as more than 50 killed in 24 hours by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
3 mins
Top Ukraine cleric turns to Starmer in bid for freedom
Prime minister is facing criticism over delay in appointing a new envoy for religious freedom after Zelensky's crackdown
4 mins
Cuba struggles to restore power after grid collapse
Cuba's government said yesterday it had made some progress in gradually re-establishing electrical service across the island, including to hospitals and parts of the capital Havana, after state-run media earlier reported the national grid had collapsed for a second time in 24 hours. Most of Cuba’s 10 million people, however, remained without electricity yesterday afternoon.
2 mins
Spurs split open Hammers in dominant derby victory
Sometimes you can actually change the players rather than the manager.
4 mins
United finally end slump as ‘injustice' sparks comeback
Perhaps it took a sense of injustice to spare Manchester United further ignominy.
3 mins
Bournemouth capitalise against 10-man Gunners
Mikel Arteta lamented the “impossible task” faced by Arsenal following William Saliba’s red card as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth to miss the chance to go top of the Premier League.
2 mins
What is truth and what is fiction in Trump biopic?
Kevin EG Perry takes a deep dive into 'The Apprentice'
3 mins
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Language: English
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The Independent has been at the frontline of journalism since 1986, with its mission to challenge and debate always ahead of its time. The Independent is free-thinking and free of bias in an increasingly fragmented world where communities locally, regionally and across continents are disenfranchised with traditional establishments. They want real facts and frank opinions delivered first-hand from a news source that is ready to stand for something, not everything.
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