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Toppling Colston statue ‘unacceptable’ form of political debate, court told

Toppling Colston statue ‘unacceptable’ form of political debate, court told

Toppling Colston statue ‘unacceptable’ form of political debate, court told

29 June 2022

The Attorney General has asked Court of Appeal judges to review the law around the case.


Charles ‘would never again’ handle large cash donations for his charities

Charles ‘would never again’ handle large cash donations for his charities

Charles ‘would never again’ handle large cash donations for his charities

29 June 2022

The prince faced criticism amid allegations he was given a suitcase of full of 500 euro notes by a former Qatari prime minister.


Pair in court over death of two-year-old girl

Pair in court over death of two-year-old girl

Pair in court over death of two-year-old girl

29 June 2022

Kyle Bevan denies the murder of Lola James, while the toddler’s mother, Sinead James, has pleaded not guilty to causing or allowing her death.


Raab rejects bid to include right to abortion in British Bill of Rights

Raab rejects bid to include right to abortion in British Bill of Rights

Raab rejects bid to include right to abortion in British Bill of Rights

29 June 2022

The Deputy Prime Minister said the legality of abortion in the UK is “settled”.


Sturgeon meets Queen a day after announcing indyref2 plans

Sturgeon meets Queen a day after announcing indyref2 plans

Sturgeon meets Queen a day after announcing indyref2 plans

29 June 2022

The First Minister met the monarch in the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.


‘I feel soiled’ says MP who witnessed Dominic Raab winking at Angela Rayner

‘I feel soiled’ says MP who witnessed Dominic Raab winking at Angela Rayner

‘I feel soiled’ says MP who witnessed Dominic Raab winking at Angela Rayner

29 June 2022

The Deputy PM winked while questioning the deputy Labour leader on her stance on the RMT rail strikes.


Suspect in court accused of murder, attempted rape and robbery of Zara Aleena

Suspect in court accused of murder, attempted rape and robbery of Zara Aleena

Suspect in court accused of murder, attempted rape and robbery of Zara Aleena

29 June 2022

Jordan McSweeney, 29, appeared briefly at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


Unarmed mother was shot by soldier in garden in ‘unjustified’ circumstances

Unarmed mother was shot by soldier in garden in ‘unjustified’ circumstances

Unarmed mother was shot by soldier in garden in ‘unjustified’ circumstances

29 June 2022

The soldier who shot Kathleen Thompson did not have an honest belief his life and the lives of others were under immediate threat, a coroner said.


Minister suggests SNP may seek energy deal with Russia after independence

Minister suggests SNP may seek energy deal with Russia after independence

Minister suggests SNP may seek energy deal with Russia after independence

29 June 2022

The House of Commons reacted to Nicola Sturgeon’s intention to hold a second Scottish independence referendum next year.


Relatives of boy, 12, in life-support case want evidence reconsidered

Relatives of boy, 12, in life-support case want evidence reconsidered

Relatives of boy, 12, in life-support case want evidence reconsidered

29 June 2022

Archie Battersbee’s parents asked for a review after a High Court judge concluded that the youngster was dead.


Man goes on trial accused of distributing ‘racist and antisemitic’ podcasts

Man goes on trial accused of distributing ‘racist and antisemitic’ podcasts

Man goes on trial accused of distributing ‘racist and antisemitic’ podcasts

29 June 2022

James Allchurch, also known as ‘Sven Longshanks’, is on trial at Swansea Crown Court.


UK steel industry safeguards to be extended until 2024

UK steel industry safeguards to be extended until 2024

UK steel industry safeguards to be extended until 2024

29 June 2022

But some Conservative MPs were unhappy with the move “down the protectionism route” rather than seeking to cut energy costs for the sector.


‘Fragile’ customer spending drags Morrisons sales lower

‘Fragile’ customer spending drags Morrisons sales lower

‘Fragile’ customer spending drags Morrisons sales lower

29 June 2022

The retailer reported a 6.4% fall in group like-for-like sales excluding fuel and VAT for the 13 weeks to May 1.


Liz Truss’s defence of Protocol Bill is ‘utter nonsense’, says lawyer

Liz Truss’s defence of Protocol Bill is ‘utter nonsense’, says lawyer

Liz Truss’s defence of Protocol Bill is ‘utter nonsense’, says lawyer

29 June 2022

The legal expert said he was ‘aghast’ at her comments on the doctrine of necessity.


Westminster cannot be ‘let off the hook’ on Scottish independence – Swinney

Westminster cannot be ‘let off the hook’ on Scottish independence – Swinney

Westminster cannot be ‘let off the hook’ on Scottish independence – Swinney

29 June 2022

The Scottish Deputy First Minister indicated the SNP winning a majority of seats in the next UK election could lead to independence negotiations.


Dominic Raab pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Deborah James during PMQs

Dominic Raab pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Deborah James during PMQs

Dominic Raab pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Deborah James during PMQs

29 June 2022

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner also offered her condolences.


UK’s first mass-produced hydrogen truck unveiled

UK’s first mass-produced hydrogen truck unveiled

UK’s first mass-produced hydrogen truck unveiled

29 June 2022

Hydrogen tops up the lorry’s electric battery, enabling the vehicle to carry heavier loads over longer distances.


Call a general election and see what voters think, Rayner tells Conservatives

Call a general election and see what voters think, Rayner tells Conservatives

Call a general election and see what voters think, Rayner tells Conservatives

29 June 2022

Labour’s deputy leader told MPs that Britons will have endured 55 tax rises if Boris Johnson stays as Prime Minister until the 2030s, as planned.


Johnson wants to recreate Roman Empire ideas about European co-operation

Johnson wants to recreate Roman Empire ideas about European co-operation

Johnson wants to recreate Roman Empire ideas about European co-operation

29 June 2022

The Prime Minister’s plan based on the Roman ‘Mare Nostrum’ would be an alternative to Emmanuel Macron’s vision for a European political community.


Johnson will not boycott G20 despite Putin invitation

Johnson will not boycott G20 despite Putin invitation

Johnson will not boycott G20 despite Putin invitation

29 June 2022

The Prime Minister said pulling out of the event would hand the Russian leader a propaganda opportunity.


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