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Keir Starmer under pressure over ‘anti-democratic’ blocking of mayor’s candidacy

Keir Starmer under pressure over ‘anti-democratic’ blocking of mayor’s candidacy

Keir Starmer under pressure over ‘anti-democratic’ blocking of mayor’s candidacy

04 June 2023

Jamie Driscoll was barred from running in the North East because he shared a platform with filmmaker Ken Loach.


UK set for hottest day of the year so far

UK set for hottest day of the year so far

UK set for hottest day of the year so far

04 June 2023

Wales and south-west England could hit 26C or even 27C on Thursday.


Body of woman pulled from sea off Saltburn beach

Body of woman pulled from sea off Saltburn beach

Body of woman pulled from sea off Saltburn beach

04 June 2023

Cleveland Police said the woman’s family have been notified.


Woman stabbed to death was ‘rock’ of the family and loved helping people

Woman stabbed to death was ‘rock’ of the family and loved helping people

Woman stabbed to death was ‘rock’ of the family and loved helping people

04 June 2023

Michelle Hodgkinson was stabbed in Droylsden on Friday.


Boy who died after incident in the water in Bournemouth was ‘fabulous young man’

Boy who died after incident in the water in Bournemouth was ‘fabulous young man’

Boy who died after incident in the water in Bournemouth was ‘fabulous young man’

04 June 2023

The family of Joe Abbess have thanked his friends and all the emergency services who helped him.


BBC moving Focus On Africa show to continent ‘to get closer to audiences’

BBC moving Focus On Africa show to continent ‘to get closer to audiences’

BBC moving Focus On Africa show to continent ‘to get closer to audiences’

04 June 2023

The flagship news show will presented from Africa.


Afghan refugee waits 82 weeks in Home Office bridging hotel – figures

Afghan refugee waits 82 weeks in Home Office bridging hotel – figures

Afghan refugee waits 82 weeks in Home Office bridging hotel – figures

04 June 2023

The longest wait by a current Afghan refugee for permanent accommodation is 575 days.


Afghan refugee waiting 82 weeks in bridging hotel in Scotland – figures

Afghan refugee waiting 82 weeks in bridging hotel in Scotland – figures

Afghan refugee waiting 82 weeks in bridging hotel in Scotland – figures

04 June 2023

The average wait for current Afghan refugees in temporary accommodation is 47 weeks.


New CBI head vows to fight for lobby group ahead of crunch vote

New CBI head vows to fight for lobby group ahead of crunch vote

New CBI head vows to fight for lobby group ahead of crunch vote

04 June 2023

Rain Newton-Smith took over following claims of sexual harassment at the CBI made by more than a dozen women.


Success in push for net zero will depend on ability to innovate, Yousaf to say

Success in push for net zero will depend on ability to innovate, Yousaf to say

Success in push for net zero will depend on ability to innovate, Yousaf to say

04 June 2023

The First Minister will compare how Scotland uses innovation to drive economic growth with other countries.


Sunak to give update on promise to ‘stop the boats’ and tackle asylum backlog

Sunak to give update on promise to ‘stop the boats’ and tackle asylum backlog

Sunak to give update on promise to ‘stop the boats’ and tackle asylum backlog

04 June 2023

The Prime Minister will give a speech in Kent on Monday.


Man charged after wearing shirt appearing to refer to Hillsborough disaster

Man charged after wearing shirt appearing to refer to Hillsborough disaster

Man charged after wearing shirt appearing to refer to Hillsborough disaster

04 June 2023

James White was arrested during the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.


FA ‘strongly condemns’ actions of man who wore shirt referencing Hillsborough

FA ‘strongly condemns’ actions of man who wore shirt referencing Hillsborough

FA ‘strongly condemns’ actions of man who wore shirt referencing Hillsborough

04 June 2023

The man was seen at Wembley which was hosting the FA Cup final where Manchester City beat their rivals Manchester United.


Scrapping of DRS moves closer as Jack says Sunak should not revoke conditions

Scrapping of DRS moves closer as Jack says Sunak should not revoke conditions

Scrapping of DRS moves closer as Jack says Sunak should not revoke conditions

04 June 2023

Scotland First Minister Humza Yousaf has urged the Prime Minister to revoke the conditions, setting a deadline of Monday for him to do so.


Labour ‘will create a cliff edge for energy production’ – union chief

Labour ‘will create a cliff edge for energy production’ – union chief

Labour ‘will create a cliff edge for energy production’ – union chief

04 June 2023

GMB general secretary Gary Smith called on the party to stop putting what was ‘popular’ ahead of what was right for the country.


Mayor slams Labour for blocking candidacy after stage appearance with Ken Loach

Mayor slams Labour for blocking candidacy after stage appearance with Ken Loach

Mayor slams Labour for blocking candidacy after stage appearance with Ken Loach

04 June 2023

Jamie Driscoll accused the party of being ‘anti-democratic’ and urged leader Sir Keir Starmer to reconsider the decision.


Asylum system ‘riddled with abuse’ and needs fundamental change – Jenrick

Asylum system ‘riddled with abuse’ and needs fundamental change – Jenrick

Asylum system ‘riddled with abuse’ and needs fundamental change – Jenrick

04 June 2023

The Immigration Minister said people arriving in small boats ‘risk cannibalising the compassion’ of the UK public.


Johnson will not be restricted in evidence to Covid Inquiry, minister insists

Johnson will not be restricted in evidence to Covid Inquiry, minister insists

Johnson will not be restricted in evidence to Covid Inquiry, minister insists

04 June 2023

The former prime minister has been warned by lawyers that he could lose public funding if he tries to ‘undermine’ the Government’s position.


Ambulance workers ‘bitten, head-butted and spat at’ on duty

Ambulance workers ‘bitten, head-butted and spat at’ on duty

Ambulance workers ‘bitten, head-butted and spat at’ on duty

04 June 2023

The GMB union said the true scale of attacks is likely to be higher.


SNP finance inquiry has been ‘proportionate and necessary’, says police chief

SNP finance inquiry has been ‘proportionate and necessary’, says police chief

SNP finance inquiry has been ‘proportionate and necessary’, says police chief

04 June 2023

Sir Iain Livingstone refused to be drawn on there being any further arrests related to the investigation.


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