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Spotlight | United Kingdom
New British government heralds sweeping changes for parliamentary intelligence oversight

The new Labour Prime Minister, Keir Starmer.
The new Labour Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. © Ting Shen - Pool via CNP/picture alliance / Consolidated News Photos/Newscom/MaxPPP
The Labour Party will use its large majority in the House of Commons to exert corresponding influence over parliament's intelligence committee in the hope of restoring its influence eroded by years of conflict with Downing Street. [...]
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