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What the papers say – November 13

What the papers say – November 13

Voter fallout from the Tory sleaze scandal features on Saturday’s front pages.

Steam railway lights up for festive spectacular

Steam railway lights up for festive spectacular

The journey features the Ropley bridge, which appeared in the Harry Potter films.

Polling results suggest sleaze row hitting Tory ballot box support

Polling results suggest sleaze row hitting Tory ballot box support

It comes after Boris Johnson rejected suggestions the allegations could dent his party’s chances in forthcoming by-elections.

Britney Spears hails ‘best day ever’ after conservatorship is terminated

Britney Spears hails ‘best day ever’ after conservatorship is terminated

The move was welcomed with wild celebrations from the singer’s fans.

Push to hammer out deal at Cop26 as talks spill over into extra time

Push to hammer out deal at Cop26 as talks spill over into extra time

New drafts of the agreements that could be struck in Glasgow will be published in the morning followed by a meeting of all countries later in the day.

Man killed and woman in 80s in critical condition after stabbing

Man killed and woman in 80s in critical condition after stabbing

The man, in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Britney Spears conservatorship terminated after 13 years

Britney Spears conservatorship terminated after 13 years

The move was welcomed with wild celebrations from the singer’s fans.

London launches Christmas celebrations with world’s biggest light switch-on

London launches Christmas celebrations with world’s biggest light switch-on

The capital is bedecked in one million LED lights to mark the beginning of Christmas.

Met Police rule out investigation into Tory ‘cash for honours’ claims

Met Police rule out investigation into Tory ‘cash for honours’ claims

Senior SNP MPs wanted police to probe allegations that Conservative treasurers and major donors were rewarded with peerages.

Scotland may become a ‘friend’ of Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance – Sturgeon

Scotland may become a ‘friend’ of Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance – Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon set out the level of membership Scotland was seeking to join the new alliance at.

Nicola Sturgeon tells Cop26 negotiators: ‘Do not fail’

Nicola Sturgeon tells Cop26 negotiators: ‘Do not fail’

Scotland’s First Minister said she believes a good climate change agreement is possible with ‘political will, determination and leadership’.

Ofsted strips most ‘outstanding’ schools of top rating in first round of reports

Ofsted strips most ‘outstanding’ schools of top rating in first round of reports

All schools previously judged by Ofsted as outstanding are no longer exempt from routine inspection.

Richard Ratcliffe holds vigil for wife as he spends 20th day on hunger strike

Richard Ratcliffe holds vigil for wife as he spends 20th day on hunger strike

He began his demonstration last month, saying his family was ‘caught in a dispute between two states’.

Cop26 summit goes into overtime as countries seek agreement on climate action

Cop26 summit goes into overtime as countries seek agreement on climate action

Boris Johnson has said the developing world ‘needs to see the cash on the table’ to secure a deal.

Export ban placed on 18th-century golden ornament worth £1.5m

Export ban placed on 18th-century golden ornament worth £1.5m

The jewelled tiger head finial is at risk of being sold abroad if no UK buyer can be found.

Email reveals Queen helped Meghan choose tiara

Email reveals Queen helped Meghan choose tiara

Newspaper stories had claimed their was a dispute between Harry and Queen aide over the jewellery.

Sentence for man who killed lover during sex branded ‘victim blaming’

Sentence for man who killed lover during sex branded ‘victim blaming’

Sam Pybus was jailed earlier this year for the manslaughter of Sophie Moss.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Around one in six areas have recorded a week-on-week rise.

Minibus driver found guilty of causing three deaths by dangerous driving

Minibus driver found guilty of causing three deaths by dangerous driving

Bogdan Ksiazek, 44, was warned he faces a custodial sentence.

Protocol issues ‘could be resolved if UK worked with EU’, says McDonald

Protocol issues ‘could be resolved if UK worked with EU’, says McDonald

However DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has urged London to protect Northern Ireland’s place within the UK internal market.

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