Welcome to Friday’s news with Josh! Joe Biden is set to debate Donald Trump in September despite calls for him to drop out. Meanwhile, Gavin Newsom is a potential replacement for Biden if he steps down. In other news, Sir Keir Starmer’s proposed VAT hike on private schools may breach human rights laws.
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Biden to debate Trump in September
Despite a poor performance in the recent TV debate, Biden’s advisers insist on the scheduled debate with Trump. Polls show a close race with Trump leading in swing states. Stay updated with live updates.