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Met Police chief defends ‘professional’ officers at pro-Palestinian protest

Met Police chief defends ‘professional’ officers at pro-Palestinian protest

Sir Mark Rowley admitted some of the words exchanged were ‘clumsy and offensive’, but confirmed the officers would not be sanctioned.

Minister issues ‘enough is enough’ plea to peers as Rwanda stand-off continues

Minister issues ‘enough is enough’ plea to peers as Rwanda stand-off continues

MPs voted 312 to 237, majority 75, against the remaining amendment to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.

Sunak to pledge record miliary aid package for Ukraine on Poland-Germany trip

Sunak to pledge record miliary aid package for Ukraine on Poland-Germany trip

The Prime Minister will seek to deepen security, trade and diplomatic ties with key European partners.

Lights go out in House of Lords power cut

Lights go out in House of Lords power cut

A brief but loud humming sound could be heard as the lights faltered during a speech from Lord Bellamy.

Hospices reliant on people’s generosity due to lack of funding, MPs warn

Hospices reliant on people’s generosity due to lack of funding, MPs warn

Members on both sides of the House discussed a lack of government funding for hospices that has created a ‘postcode lottery’ for palliative care.

Independent police force to review Met’s handling of Stephen Lawrence case

Independent police force to review Met’s handling of Stephen Lawrence case

Mr Lawrence was murdered by a gang of racists in south-east London 30 years ago but only two of his killers have ever been brought to justice.

Peers demand MPs think again for a fifth time on Rwanda asylum plan

Peers demand MPs think again for a fifth time on Rwanda asylum plan

It means a continuation of the parliamentary tussle over the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.

James Cleverly to discuss curbing illegal migration on Italy visit

James Cleverly to discuss curbing illegal migration on Italy visit

The Home Secretary will meet his Italian counterpart and visit the island of Lampedusa.

Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis to be knighted at Windsor Castle

Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis to be knighted at Windsor Castle

Former England cricketers Stuart Broad and Lydia Greenway are among the others who will be recognised by the Princess Royal on Tuesday.

Peers told ‘enough is enough’ as Parliament faces all-night Rwanda Bill sitting

Peers told ‘enough is enough’ as Parliament faces all-night Rwanda Bill sitting

The Bill returns to the Lords ahead of what could be an all-night sitting for Parliament.

Labour vows to stamp out crime in rural areas with new strategy

Labour vows to stamp out crime in rural areas with new strategy

Research commissioned by the party showed the crime rate surging faster in rural areas than in cities.

Youth, 16, stabbed to death in ‘crack den’ with Rambo-style knife, jury told

Youth, 16, stabbed to death in ‘crack den’ with Rambo-style knife, jury told

Two men are accused of murdering Terrell Marshall-Williams, who was pronounced dead at a flat in Wolverhampton.

Prince Louis to celebrate sixth birthday

Prince Louis to celebrate sixth birthday

William and Kate’s youngest child is fourth in line to the throne and was born on St George’s Day, April 23, 2018.

FTSE 100 closes at record high as market conditions improve

FTSE 100 closes at record high as market conditions improve

The index closed up 1.62% at 8,023.87 points at the end of trading on Monday.

Large majority ‘do not trust Government to act in interests of communities’

Large majority ‘do not trust Government to act in interests of communities’

Polling ahead of local elections next month showed a majority believe local government has the biggest influence on communities.

Welsh First Minister facing calls for independent donation investigation

Welsh First Minister facing calls for independent donation investigation

Senior Welsh politicians are calling for an independent investigation into a donation given to Vaughan Gething the First Minister of Wales.

Former head teacher goes on trial over sex offence allegations

Former head teacher goes on trial over sex offence allegations

Neil Foden, 66, denies 20 alleged offences

Children as young as three ‘coerced into sexual abuse acts online’

Children as young as three ‘coerced into sexual abuse acts online’

The Internet Watch Foundation has published its latest analysis on child sexual abuse online.

Ex-parliamentary researcher and second man charged in China ‘spy’ investigation

Ex-parliamentary researcher and second man charged in China ‘spy’ investigation

The two men are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

Queen says father would be ‘so pleased’ on visit to regiment as Colonel-in-Chief

Queen says father would be ‘so pleased’ on visit to regiment as Colonel-in-Chief

Camilla met serving Royal Lancers and veterans at their barracks in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.

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