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‘Bid to prevent central rule’: VCK backs Vijay govt from outside, to stay in DMK alliance
NEWS
5/9/2026

‘Bid to prevent central rule’: VCK backs Vijay govt from outside, to stay in DMK alliance

VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan has pledged unconditional support to actor-politician Vijay's government, aiming to ensure political stability and prevent President's rule in Tamil Nadu. This move, communicated to DMK chief MK Stalin, allows TVK to navigate the state's new coalition landscape. VCK will remain in the DMK-led alliance but will not join the cabinet, prioritizing political credibility over ministerial berths.

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Times of India
‘Bid to prevent central rule’: VCK extends outside support to Vijay govt, to stay in DMK alliance
NEWS
5/9/2026

‘Bid to prevent central rule’: VCK extends outside support to Vijay govt, to stay in DMK alliance

VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan has pledged unconditional support to actor-politician Vijay's government, aiming to ensure political stability and prevent President's rule in Tamil Nadu. This move, communicated to DMK chief MK Stalin, allows TVK to navigate the state's new coalition landscape. VCK will remain in the DMK-led alliance but will not join the cabinet, prioritizing political credibility over ministerial berths.

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Times of India
UK’s long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998
NEWS
5/5/2026

UK’s long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998

Rise in bond yields due to fuel prices and stability concerns will eat away at Rachel Reeves’s fiscal headroomBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government’s long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998, amid rising fuel prices and concerns about political stability.The yield – effectively the interest rate – on 30-year UK government bonds (gilts) hit 5.76% at lunchtime on Tuesday, up 0.11 percentage points – exceeding the 27-year high reached last autumn. Continue reading...

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Guardian UK
Starmer finds an enemy in Olly Robbins but refuses to admit misleading Parliament over Mandelson appointment
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Politics·4/20/2026AI summary

Starmer finds an enemy in Olly Robbins but refuses to admit misleading Parliament over Mandelson appointment

Keir Starmer has faced mounting criticism after refusing to admit misleading Parliament over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, despite Mandelson failing vetting. The Prime Minister instead blamed officials, the vetting system and Mandelson's lack of candour, prosecuting former Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins with 'vigour of his former life at the bar'. Senior MPs describe Starmer as having 'chronic good guy syndrome' making it hard to admit failings. The controversy has intensified speculation about a leadership challenge, with odds now rated 7/10 post-May, though MPs say now is not the right time to oust him.

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Guardian UK