Politics latest: Tory leadership candidates fall a bit flat in new poll - as Starmer says 'country's in a state'
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First day of political term on 2 September 2024; Sir Keir Starmer focuses on education plans; Tory leadership race intensifies with six candidates: James Cleverly, Tom Tugendhat, Robert Jenrick, Mel Stride, Priti Patel, Kemi Badenoch; Poll shows low public recognition of candidates; Cleverly pledges to resurrect Rwanda scheme and increase defense spending to 3% of GDP; Badenoch emphasizes blunt honesty and renewal; UK to impose partial ban on arms sales to Israel; £421m extended Household Support Fund announced; MPs return to Westminster after summer recess.

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