Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Launch 10 Joint Projects During Rahmon’s State Visit

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-and-tajikistan-launch-10-joint-projects-during-rahmons-state-visit/

Police find no evidence of criminality in Gorton and Denton byelection

Reform UK had asked GMP to investigate allegations of corrupt voting after ‘concerningly high levels’ of so-called family voting

The Guardian
Reform UK suspends mayoral candidate over comments on Jewish group

Chris Parry referred to members of neighbourhood watch group as ‘cosplayers’ after ambulance arson attack

The Guardian

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Kyrgyzstan Braces for Showdown Between President Japarov and Former Security Chief Tashiyev

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/kyrgyzstan-braces-for-showdown-between-president-japarov-and-former-security-chief-tashiyev/

‘Anyone but Labour’ or ‘anyone but Reform’? Clash of animosities likely to define May local elections

While Labour braces for a rout that could see off Starmer, a rising drive to keep out Farage is complicating expectations

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‘You can feel it’: South Yorkshire revival gathers pace as new industries move in

From steel to screen, podcasts to defence, Sheffield’s economy is diversifying amid a wave of new investment

The Guardian