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What did Diane Abbott say in letter about racism and antisemitism …
Web1 day ago · 24 April 2023. Starmer responded to Abbott’s letter, describing it as “antisemitic”. He said at the time: “I condemn the words she used and we must never accept the argument that there’s some sort of hierarchy of racism”. Starmer did not say if Abbott should not stand again for her London constituency of Hackney North and Stoke ...
What we know - and don't know - about Trump's historic conviction
Web1 day ago · Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts and will be sentenced on 11 July. (Alamy Live News) Donald Trump has been found guilty in the 'hush money trial' of 34 counts of falsifying business records - becoming the first former president to be a convicted felon. The jury found Trump had attempted to influence the 2016 election by ...
Rishi Sunak challenged over Downing Street COVID parties by …
Web2 days ago · Rishi Sunak has been challenged over COVID parties in Downing Street while out on the campaign trail for the general election. "You'll probably remember that was the month where all the parties were going on in Downing Street - I think the month after you attended a gathering where you got a fixed penalty notice," he added. Mr Sunak, who …
Which MPs are standing down before the next election? Full list …
Web3 days ago · Mackinlay is one of three high-profile Conservative MPs who have announced today that they plan to quit ahead of the 4 July general election and are among a post-war record number of Tory MPs standing down. Earlier, former business minister Greg Clark and veteran MP Sir John Redwood also confirmed plans to quit.
Fact check: Ministers have plans to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence …
Web3 days ago · The plan was “moving from an aspiration to spend 2.5% by an unspecified date to a costed commitment to do so in 2030,” according to an official press release. The commitment is to raise spending as a proportion of GDP to 2.32% in the 2024/25 financial year, then up to 2.50% in the financial year ending March 2031.
UK weather - live: Danger to life amber warning issued today amid …
WebMay 22, 2024 · The Met Office has issued “danger to life” warnings as thunderstorms, heavy rain and flooding are set to hit the UK today. An amber warning for rain is in place for parts of north Wales and north-west England for 24 hours from noon on Wednesday. Yellow rain warnings are also in place for much of Scotland, northern Ireland, the north of ...
UK weather: 'Danger to life' warnings issued with flooding and …
Web3 days ago · Weather warnings have been issued for heavy showers, thunderstorms and a small chance of flash floods, posing a "danger to life". The Met Office issued three yellow warnings for thunderstorms for parts of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Tuesday, lasting from midday until midnight. The warning in Northern Ireland is in place from 12pm …
What happened to London runaway horses that bolted through …
WebMay 10, 2024 · Two military horses seriously injured after running loose through London last week are making 'remarkable progress" after surgery, the British Army has said. Quaker, a Cavalry black, and a grey called Vida bolted off after being spooked by builders moving rubble while they were on an extended exercise in Belgravia with five other horses and …
London travel news LIVE: Severe delays three Tube lines due to …
WebApr 29, 2024 · It comes as Border Force workers launched a four-day strike at Heathrow Airport in a dispute over working conditions. The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union said more than 300 of its members will take part in the industrial action, which started at 5am on Monday and will continue until 7am on Friday. The union said the workers, …
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