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‘Shock and anger’ over online abuse of new Assistant Chief Constable

‘Shock and anger’ over online abuse of new Assistant Chief Constable

‘Shock and anger’ over online abuse of new Assistant Chief Constable

17 February 2024

British Transport Police announced in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that Commander Karen Findlay was joining from the Metropolitan Police.


Harry ‘will not be allowed temporary royal role while King is ill’- reports

Harry ‘will not be allowed temporary royal role while King is ill’- reports

Harry ‘will not be allowed temporary royal role while King is ill’- reports

17 February 2024

It was alleged that Harry told friends he would step into such a role while Charles is unwell.


Ministers urge police to make ‘robust use’ of powers over MPs’ safety fears

Ministers urge police to make ‘robust use’ of powers over MPs’ safety fears

Ministers urge police to make ‘robust use’ of powers over MPs’ safety fears

17 February 2024

It comes after activists calling for a ceasefire in Gaza gathered at the Dorset home of Tobias Ellwood.


Sarwar felt ‘sorry’ for Sturgeon after she resigned as first minister

Sarwar felt ‘sorry’ for Sturgeon after she resigned as first minister

Sarwar felt ‘sorry’ for Sturgeon after she resigned as first minister

17 February 2024

The Scottish Labour leader said he saw the emotional, human connection of politicians leaving office.


Starmer nearly quit after Hartlepool by-election defeat, says new biography

Starmer nearly quit after Hartlepool by-election defeat, says new biography

Starmer nearly quit after Hartlepool by-election defeat, says new biography

17 February 2024

The by-election loss in May 2021 in the Co Durham constituency was a bitter blow to Sir Keir Starmer and his top team.


Anas Sarwar reveals toll Islamophobia has taken on his family

Anas Sarwar reveals toll Islamophobia has taken on his family

Anas Sarwar reveals toll Islamophobia has taken on his family

17 February 2024

The Scottish Labour leader discussed why he remains in politics despite the racism he has experienced.


Navalny director ‘grateful’ for democracy champion’s final message

Navalny director ‘grateful’ for democracy champion’s final message

Navalny director ‘grateful’ for democracy champion’s final message

17 February 2024

Daniel Roher says he has not yet reached out to Navalny’s wife Yulia Navalnaya, as he wants to give her ‘respect and space’.


Twelve arrests at pro-Palestine demonstration in central London

Twelve arrests at pro-Palestine demonstration in central London

Twelve arrests at pro-Palestine demonstration in central London

17 February 2024

Between 200,000 and 250,000 people were expected at the demonstration, according to a spokesman for the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.


Tens of thousands demonstrate in Irish capital in support of Palestine

Tens of thousands demonstrate in Irish capital in support of Palestine

Tens of thousands demonstrate in Irish capital in support of Palestine

17 February 2024

People travelled from across Ireland to attend the demonstration in Dublin.


Mother who rowed solo across Atlantic for World’s Toughest Row reaches land

Mother who rowed solo across Atlantic for World’s Toughest Row reaches land

Mother who rowed solo across Atlantic for World’s Toughest Row reaches land

17 February 2024

Leanne Maiden, originally from Johannesburg, spent 66 days and five hours at sea.


SNP motion on Gaza ceasefire is ‘pretty reasonable’ – Sarwar

SNP motion on Gaza ceasefire is ‘pretty reasonable’ – Sarwar

SNP motion on Gaza ceasefire is ‘pretty reasonable’ – Sarwar

17 February 2024

The Scottish Labour leader stopped short of confirming whether he will whip Scottish Labour MPs to back the motion.


Labour ready for difficult decisions in new age of insecurity, Starmer says

Labour ready for difficult decisions in new age of insecurity, Starmer says

Labour ready for difficult decisions in new age of insecurity, Starmer says

17 February 2024

Sir Keir Starmer will insist Labour can deliver ‘security for decades’ as he addresses his party’s Scottish conference in Glasgow on Sunday.


Person charged after migrants found in lorry at ferry port, Home Office says

Person charged after migrants found in lorry at ferry port, Home Office says

Person charged after migrants found in lorry at ferry port, Home Office says

17 February 2024

Six people were taken to hospital after the discovery at the east Sussex port on Friday.


Star Wars script left by Harrison Ford in London flat auctioned for £10,795

Star Wars script left by Harrison Ford in London flat auctioned for £10,795

Star Wars script left by Harrison Ford in London flat auctioned for £10,795

17 February 2024

Alongside the script Ford left other items including shooting schedules, a call sheet and collections of notes.


Thousands march to Scottish Labour conference in Gaza ceasefire protest

Thousands march to Scottish Labour conference in Gaza ceasefire protest

Thousands march to Scottish Labour conference in Gaza ceasefire protest

17 February 2024

Demonstrators marched through Glasgow as Scottish Labour delegates gathered.


UK in a ‘doom loop’ under Tories, Labour MP claims

UK in a ‘doom loop’ under Tories, Labour MP claims

UK in a ‘doom loop’ under Tories, Labour MP claims

17 February 2024

Shadow financial secretary to the Treasury James Murray said public services across the country were ‘on their knees’.


Eleven arrested at pro-Palestine demonstration in central London

Eleven arrested at pro-Palestine demonstration in central London

Eleven arrested at pro-Palestine demonstration in central London

17 February 2024

Between 200,000 and 250,000 people were expected at the demonstration, according to a spokesman for the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.


Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron visits the Falklands: what you need to know

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron visits the Falklands: what you need to know

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron visits the Falklands: what you need to know

17 February 2024

Lord Cameron will pay his respects to those who lost their lives in the 1982 Falklands War during his visit.


Labour’s Ian Murray challenges Sunak to name the day for general election

Labour’s Ian Murray challenges Sunak to name the day for general election

Labour’s Ian Murray challenges Sunak to name the day for general election

17 February 2024

Ian Murray said Labour had now set its sights ‘firmly on first place’.


New 18-month visa extension scheme for Ukrainians in the UK

New 18-month visa extension scheme for Ukrainians in the UK

New 18-month visa extension scheme for Ukrainians in the UK

17 February 2024

From early 2025 those in the UK under one of the Ukraine visa schemes can apply to stay for another 18 months, the Home Office said.


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