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Labour would run ‘patriotic economy’, Starmer to say on West Midlands visit

Labour would run ‘patriotic economy’, Starmer to say on West Midlands visit

Sir Keir will be joined by deputy leader Angela Rayner on a trip to a housing development.

Badenoch heading to Abu Dhabi to push for tariff-free trade

Badenoch heading to Abu Dhabi to push for tariff-free trade

The Department for Business and Trade said UK ministers will meet with all six Gulf Co-operation Council counterparts.

SNP calls on opposition parties to support fresh ceasefire motion

SNP calls on opposition parties to support fresh ceasefire motion

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has called for opposition leaders Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Ed Davey to support a fresh ceasefire motion.

Poet and playwright Bernard Kops dies aged 97

Poet and playwright Bernard Kops dies aged 97

His work explored themes including life in East End London and its Jewish community.

Mayor says pay deal for transport workers in London is ‘welcome news’

Mayor says pay deal for transport workers in London is ‘welcome news’

Sadiq Khan said he was delighted all four unions had accepted the award.

Teenage girl, 16, dead as another teenager arrested for dangerous driving

Teenage girl, 16, dead as another teenager arrested for dangerous driving

The incident occurred on the A249 at around 6.45pm on Saturday, when a white Toyota Hilux hit a road barrier and overturned.

Rishi Sunak calls on US to continue with ‘bolder’ military support for Ukraine

Rishi Sunak calls on US to continue with ‘bolder’ military support for Ukraine

The Prime Minister also said Ukraine’s allies should use money obtained through Russian sanctions and assets to fund Ukraine’s defence.

Sir Ed Davey says he should have apologised sooner for Horizon scandal role

Sir Ed Davey says he should have apologised sooner for Horizon scandal role

Sir Ed served as post office minister under the coalition government from 2010 to 2012.

Murder probe after man in his 50s dies following serious assault

Murder probe after man in his 50s dies following serious assault

Despite treatment by emergency services he was declared dead at the scene.

Claims Labour tried to pressure Speaker over Gaza vote ‘utter nonsense’ – Nandy

Claims Labour tried to pressure Speaker over Gaza vote ‘utter nonsense’ – Nandy

More than 70 MPs signed a motion expressing no confidence in Sir Lindsay Hoyle after Wednesday’s SNP Opposition Day debate descended into chaos.

Many MPs ‘expressing concerns about their safety’, says Lisa Nandy

Many MPs ‘expressing concerns about their safety’, says Lisa Nandy

The Labour MP told Sky News’s Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips that politicians were receiving threats ‘on multiple issues in multiple directions’.

‘Sense of excitement’ among Lib Dems ahead of general election – Sir Ed Davey

‘Sense of excitement’ among Lib Dems ahead of general election – Sir Ed Davey

The Lib Dem leader said he was confident they would be the third largest party at the election later this year.

Anderson would have kept Tory whip with apology for ‘Islamist’ claim – Dowden

Anderson would have kept Tory whip with apology for ‘Islamist’ claim – Dowden

Oliver Dowden said he does not believe the former deputy Tory chairman was ‘intending’ to be Islamophobic.

Scottish economy secretary Mairi McAllan announces pregnancy

Scottish economy secretary Mairi McAllan announces pregnancy

Mairi McAllan, 31, revealed she was pregnant with her first child in an interview with The Sunday Mail.

Number of people helped by Big Issue increases by 8% in past year

Number of people helped by Big Issue increases by 8% in past year

The Big Issue said the ongoing cost-of-living crisis has increased the number of people in the UK affected by poverty.

Young people ‘more likely to be out of work due to ill health than those in 40s’

Young people ‘more likely to be out of work due to ill health than those in 40s’

The number of young people with poor mental health is rising, according to official data.

Demand for houseplants has continued to soar since lockdown, says UK supermarket

Demand for houseplants has continued to soar since lockdown, says UK supermarket

One of Tesco’s suppliers has switched its indoor facilities to purely producing house plants as a result.

Unions hit out at restoring of employment tribunal fees

Unions hit out at restoring of employment tribunal fees

In a joint statement, 48 organisations called on the Government to urgently reconsider its plans.

UK veterans ‘hear jets and sirens’ at Kyiv sleep-out to raise funds for homeless

UK veterans ‘hear jets and sirens’ at Kyiv sleep-out to raise funds for homeless

Dan Kaine, Matt Hooper and Mike O’Halloran have spent their first night outside in the Ukrainian capital.

Aggressive patients could be shown ‘red card’ as hospital bids to curb abuse

Aggressive patients could be shown ‘red card’ as hospital bids to curb abuse

Abusive patients or visitors could be banned from Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust for up to 12 months.

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