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• Raab branded ‘coward’ by Harry Dunn’s family and friends after hustings

  25-11-2019 23:51
  
  A crowd booed as the Foreign Secretary left East Molesey Methodist Church in an official car after a hustings in his constituency.
  
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• Britain's Chief Rabbi Warns Of 'Poison' In The Labour Party 'Sanctioned From The Top'

  25-11-2019 23:46
  
  Ephraim Mirvis suggests Jeremy Corbyn is "unfit for office" in stunning election intervention.
  
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• Man arrested in east London over Essex lorry deaths case

  25-11-2019 23:44
  
  Man arrested in east London over Essex lorry deaths case. Thirty-six-year-old arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to traffic people
  
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• Chief Rabbi warns ‘soul of nation is at stake’ if Labour wins General Election

  25-11-2019 23:37
  
  Labour responded by saying it will 'guarantee the security of the Jewish community'.
  
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• Labour to launch race and faith manifesto

  25-11-2019 23:30
  
  Labour to launch race and faith manifesto. Policies include body to oversee legacy of colonialism and follow UK-wide consultation
  
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• Labour sets out stall to woo pensioners with new pledge card

  25-11-2019 23:30
  
  Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said the party's offer would restore dignity for older people.
  
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• Nicola Sturgeon challenged on SNP health record

  25-11-2019 23:19
  
  Scotland's First Minister said all health services are under pressure from increased demand.
  
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• Essex Lorry Deaths: Man, 36, Arrested On Suspicion Of Manslaughter

  25-11-2019 22:50
  
  39 Vietnamese people died in the trailer found in Grays in October.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following lorry deaths

  25-11-2019 22:48
  
  The man, from Purfleet, Essex, was arrested on Monday morning at a property in Dalston, east London, Essex Police said.
  
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• Johnson sowing seeds of 'biggest Brexit crisis yet', warns Sir Ivan Rogers

  25-11-2019 22:41
  
  Johnson sowing seeds of 'biggest Brexit crisis yet', warns Sir Ivan Rogers. Ex-EU ambassador says PM’s ‘strategy errors’ will make good trade deal harder to achieve
  
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• Johnson sowing seeds of 'biggest Brexit crisis yet', warns Sir Ivan Rogers

  25-11-2019 22:41
  
  Johnson sowing seeds of 'biggest Brexit crisis yet', warns Sir Ivan RogersEx-EU ambassador says PM’s ‘strategy errors’ will make good trade deal harder to achieve
  
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• Harry Dunn's parents urge voters to unseat Dominic Raab in general election

  25-11-2019 22:40
  
  The parents of teenage crash victim Harry Dunn are calling on voters to unseat Dominic Raab in the general election over their frustration at his handling of their son's case.Tim Dunn and Charlotte Charles, whose 19-year-old son died almost three months ago in a crash outside RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire, are set to put pressure on the Foreign Secretary in the Esher and Walton constituency.
  
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• Will Jeremy Corbyn Really Be Barred From Becoming PM In A Minority Labour Government?

  25-11-2019 22:33
  
  Tony Blair feeds Lib Dem fantasy and risks derision. But ex-civil service chief suggests a "conversation" would take place.
  
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• Anti-Brexit campaigners claim police made them remove sweary slogan from car

  25-11-2019 22:16
  
  Peter Cook said he was asked to remove the sticker from the car on the M25.
  
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• Labour condemns attacks on two canvassers in their 70s

  25-11-2019 22:14
  
  Labour condemns attacks on two canvassers in their 70s. Party calls separate incidents in Hereford and Rotherham over weekend ‘completely unacceptable’
  
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• UK election polls: latest 2019 opinion polling tracked

  25-11-2019 21:50
  
  UK election polls: latest 2019 opinion polling trackedFind out who’s ahead in the opinion polls as Boris Johnson seeks to turn his lead into a working parliamentary majority. We compile daily updates from all the main polling firms and track the trends* UK general election 2019 – latest coverage* What the polls mean – and what they don’t
  
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• Footballer Mario Balotelli faces more racism - this time from president of his club Brescia

  25-11-2019 21:44
  
  Footballer Mario Balotelli has been the subject of a racist remark by the president of his own club.The 29-year-old striker has struggled since returning to the Italian league with Brescia, his hometown club, and is reported to have had explosive rows with coach Fabio Grosso.The comment marks the latest discriminatory incident of a Serie A season that has been tainted with racist chants directed at players and other offensive behaviour.
  
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• Blue Story Reinstated By Cinema Chain After Film Was Withdrawn Following Brawl

  25-11-2019 21:43
  
  Showcase Cinemas said extra security has been introduced following incident in Birmingham. Movie remains banned by Vue.
  
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• Labour will be 'spending less on public services than Germany and France'

  25-11-2019 21:37
  
  Labour will be 'spending less on public services than Germany and France'. Jeremy Corbyn defends multibillion pound general election pledges
  
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• Labour spending will be in line with France and Germany, says Corbyn

  25-11-2019 21:23
  
  Labour spending will be in line with France and Germany, says Corbyn. Labour leader defends spending pledges saying UK cannot continue to underfund public services
  
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• Tory candidate featured in party manifesto suspended as a midwife

  25-11-2019 21:16
  
  Tory candidate featured in party manifesto suspended as a midwifeNatalie Neale, running for Leicester South, barred from practising while regulator investigates
  
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• Fall in domestic abuse files sent to prosecutors despite rise in recorded crimes

  25-11-2019 21:06
  
  Fall in domestic abuse files sent to prosecutors despite rise in recorded crimes. Labour blames disparity in figures on chronic underfunding of justice system
  
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• Blue whale heart rate recorded for the first time, scientists say

  25-11-2019 21:00
  
  Researchers say their analysis suggests the blue whale’s heart is working at its limit, which may explain why it has never evolved to be bigger.
  
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• Hospital beds at record low in England as NHS struggles with demand

  25-11-2019 20:58
  
  Hospital beds at record low in England as NHS struggles with demand. More than 17,000 beds have been cut from the 144,455 that existed in 2010
  
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• 'Kneejerk' decision to stop showing Blue Story criticised by academics

  25-11-2019 20:36
  
  'Kneejerk' decision to stop showing Blue Story criticised by academics. Decision by Vue and Showcase follows years of censorship of black artists, say experts
  
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• Harry Dunn's Parents Urge Voters To Unseat Dominic Raab, Arguing He Is 'Not Worthy Of Office'

  25-11-2019 20:21
  
  Anger at foreign secretary over 19-year-old's death and claims of diplomatic immunity afforded to woman allegedly involved.
  
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• EuroMillions winners set to reveal spending plans for £105m jackpot

  25-11-2019 20:06
  The couple, from the Chichester area, plan to transform the lives of their whole family.
  
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• Search for pilot after reports of plane crash off North Wales coast

  25-11-2019 20:00
  
  HM Coastguard is co-ordinating a search in the Puffin Island area near Anglesey after the light aircraft disappeared from radar on Monday afternoon.
  
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• Andrew Sparrow's election briefing: Tony Blair wades in

  25-11-2019 19:58
  
  Andrew Sparrow's election briefing: Tony Blair wades inCatch up with the campaign with our daily roundup* Latest general election opinion polling tracked
  
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• Princess Beatrice visits Andrew as fallout from TV interview continues

  25-11-2019 19:56
  
  She was seen being driven away from Royal Lodge in Berkshire.
  
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• Sports Direct says it plans to rebrand itself as Frasers Group

  25-11-2019 19:47
  
  Sports Direct says it plans to rebrand itself as Frasers Group. Mike Ashley’s company to put name change to shareholders at London meeting next month
  
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• Sports Direct plans to rebrand itself as Frasers Group

  25-11-2019 19:47
  
  Sports Direct plans to rebrand itself as Frasers Group. Mike Ashley’s company to put name change to shareholders at London meeting next month
  
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• George the Poet: I rejected MBE over 'pure evil' of British empire

  25-11-2019 19:42
  
  George the Poet: I rejected MBE over 'pure evil' of British empire. Spoken word artist says UK must take steps to mitigate consequences of colonial era
  
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• An independent Scotland could rejoin EU relatively quickly: Sturgeon

  25-11-2019 19:41
  
  Scotland voted by 62% to remain in the European Union in 2016
  
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• Welsh Labour leader backs Jeremy Corbyn's neutral Brexit stance

  25-11-2019 19:34
  
  Welsh Labour leader backs Jeremy Corbyn's neutral Brexit stance. Mark Drakeford says in event of fresh referendum Labour in Wales will fight for remain
  
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• Welsh Labour leader backs Jeremy Corbyn's neutral Brexit stance

  25-11-2019 19:34
  
  Welsh Labour leader backs Jeremy Corbyn's neutral Brexit stanceMark Drakeford says in event of fresh referendum Labour in Wales will fight for remain
  
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• Campaign highlights: Johnson plans Queen’s Speech before Christmas

  25-11-2019 19:33
  
  Labour pledged to take on 'dodgy' landlords.
  
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• 'Bring them home to the pack': call centre's Wolf of Wall Street culture

  25-11-2019 19:32
  'Bring them home to the pack': call centre's Wolf of Wall Street culture. Prosperous Life office featured Leonardo DiCaprio cutout and games of limbo, whistleblowers say
  
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• 'Bring them home to the pack': call centre's Wolf of Wall Street culture

  25-11-2019 19:32
  
  'Bring them home to the pack': call centre's Wolf of Wall Street cultureProsperous Life office featured Leonardo DiCaprio cut out and games of limbo, whistleblowers say
  
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• Whistleblowers: funeral firm described customers as ‘gazelles’ to be hunted

  25-11-2019 19:31
  
  Whistleblowers: funeral firm described customers as ‘gazelles’ to be huntedExclusive: Prosperous Life staff felt pressure to sign up clients regardless of income, former staff say
  
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• On the campaign trail - Shane? Ruth? Reporters go AWOL for PM Johnson

  25-11-2019 19:31
  
  Britain holds an election on Dec. 12, a political gamble by Prime Minister Boris Johnson who sees it as his best chance to break the deadlock in parliament over Brexit.Johnson launched his Conservative Party's Welsh manifesto on Monday with a speech, including a word of two of the local language."I'm going to go to Shane Brennon with the Daily Post," he said.
  
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• BBC admits 'mistake' in editing out laughter at Johnson in TV debate

  25-11-2019 19:31
  
  BBC admits 'mistake' in editing out laughter at Johnson in TV debate. The broadcaster cut out laughter during leaders’ debate in later news bulletin clip
  
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• Harry Dunn’s family call on voters to unseat Dominic Raab

  25-11-2019 19:30
  
  Tim Dunn and Charlotte Charles plan on confronting the Foreign Secretary in his constituency.
  
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• Master-ditherer Nicky Morgan turns in one last favour for CCHQ

  25-11-2019 19:16
  
  Master-ditherer Nicky Morgan turns in one last favour for CCHQ. Culture secretary won’t stand in this election but she mysteriously wants to campaign with her almost ex-colleagues in the Tory party
  
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• Channel 4 threatens to ’empty-chair’ Prime Minister during climate change debate

  25-11-2019 19:05
  
  The broadcaster said the debate will take place whether or not all the leaders show up.
  
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• PM’s ‘diplomatic amateurism’ could cause Brexit chaos, warns ex-EU ambassador

  25-11-2019 19:00
  
  Sir Ivan Rogers claims Boris Johnson's actions will have strengthened the EU's hand in negotiations.
  
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• Domestic abuse charges fall despite rise in recorded crimes

  25-11-2019 18:54
  
  Domestic abuse charges fall despite rise in recorded crimes. Labour blames disparity in figures on chronic underfunding of justice system
  
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• Carol Clinton obituary

  25-11-2019 18:41
  
  Carol Clinton obituary
  
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• I'm A London Uber Driver, And I Don't Know How I'll Provide For My Family Without It

  25-11-2019 18:33
  
  TfL has announced it will not grant Uber a new license over safety concerns. What does that mean for 45,000 drivers in London?
  
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• Tony Brennan obituary

  25-11-2019 18:28
  
  Tony Brennan obituary
  
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