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• Labour pledge to boost staffing at violence reduction centres

  26-11-2019 23:31
  
  Labour pledge to boost staffing at violence reduction centres. You can’t have security and safety on the cheap, says Diane Abbott
  
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• Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier to prioritise UK trade deal post-Brexit - Financial Times

  26-11-2019 22:42
  
  In the meeting, while addressing members of the European Parliament, Barnier said the 11 months from Britain's planned EU exit on Jan. 31 until the end of its transition period would normally not be enough to negotiate a trade agreement, the newspaper reported.
  
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• William and Kate respond to Camila Cabello’s pencil theft admission

  26-11-2019 22:22
  
  The Cuban-American singer confessed to stealing from Kensington Palace.
  
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• 5 Stand-Out Moments From Jeremy Corbyn's Bruising Interview With Andrew Neil

  26-11-2019 22:06
  
  Labour leader was pulled apart on anti-Semitism and Brexit in BBC head-to-head.
  
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• Film fans defend Blue Story after claims it sparked violence

  26-11-2019 22:05
  
  Vue cinemas pulled the movie after the fight.
  
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• Corbyn resists calls to apologise to British Jews after rabbi's claims

  26-11-2019 22:02
  
  Corbyn resists calls to apologise to British Jews after rabbi's claimsLabour leader denies antisemitism in the party has increased under his leadership* Latest election news – live updates
  
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• Sajid Javid seizes his moment by saying nothing seven times

  26-11-2019 21:37
  
  Sajid Javid seizes his moment by saying nothing seven times. Chancellor in Name Only commits career suicide by allowing a sketchwriter a word in edgeways
  
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• Leaving EU without ambitious trade deal ‘could cut car production by a third’

  26-11-2019 21:30
  
  The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is calling for an 'ambitious, world-beating Brexit trade deal'.
  
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• SNP’s Ian Blackford has a great deal to answer for – Lord Menzies Campbell

  26-11-2019 21:10
  
  The ex-Lib Dem leader said it would be a 'bitter blow' to the SNP 'if they were to lose their Westminster leader for the second election in a row'.
  
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• Corbyn refuses to apologise to Jewish community after Chief Rabbi warning

  26-11-2019 21:08
  
  The Labour leader refused to apologise to British Jews while the Chancellor struggled to defend the PM's comments about Muslim women.
  
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• Labour says reserves, borrowing to fund compensation for women pensioners

  26-11-2019 20:59
  
  The leader of Britain's main opposition Labour Party said on Tuesday that if he won a national election on Dec. 12 he would use government reserves and borrowing to finance compensation for women who lost out when their retirement age was raised.On Sunday Labour promised to hand 58 billion pounds of compensation to women who had been expecting to retire at 60 but were then told they would have to wait longer.The move was not costed in Labour's election manifesto.
  
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• Jo Swinson wins court order against SNP over election leaflet

  26-11-2019 20:58
  
  Jo Swinson wins court order against SNP over election leaflet. SNP leaflet accused Lib Dem leader of taking donation from fracking company
  
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• General election: Jeremy Corbyn says 'no reason' for billionaires to flee UK if Labour wins

  26-11-2019 20:52
  
  There is “no reason” for billionaires to flee the UK if Labour comes to power, Jeremy Corbyn has said.The Labour leader rejected suggestions that his taxation plans – which would see income tax rise to 45 per cent for earnings over £80,000 and 50% at £125,000, as well as increases in capital gains and corporation taxes – would lead to an exodus of the highest earners, who between them supply a high proportion of the Treasury’s tax revenues.
  
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• Golders Green voters express concern about Corbyn in wake of fresh criticism

  26-11-2019 20:51
  
  The Finchley and Golders Green constituency has one of the largest Jewish communities in London.
  
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• No apologies as Corbyn styles himself as the Islington Aslan

  26-11-2019 20:41
  
  No apologies as Corbyn styles himself as the Islington Aslan. As firestorm rages over antisemitism, Labour leader gives his race and faith event the big sell
  
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• Like an old pro, Corbyn ensures the show goes on

  26-11-2019 20:41
  
  Like an old pro, Corbyn ensures the show goes on. As firestorm rages over antisemitism, Labour leader gives his race and faith event the big sell
  
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• Labour gets support from Bernie Sanders campaigners in US

  26-11-2019 20:34
  
  Labour gets support from Bernie Sanders campaigners in US. Volunteers for the US presidential hopeful run sessions for Momentum activists
  
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• Is the surge in people registering to vote good for Labour?

  26-11-2019 20:28
  
  Is the surge in people registering to vote good for Labour?. Young people may skew to the left, but older people turn out in greater numbers
  
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• Javid refuses to criticise Johnson for comments on Muslim women

  26-11-2019 20:15
  
  The Muslim Council of Britain earlier accused the Tories of 'denial, dismissal and deceit' with regards to Islamophobia.
  
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• Corbyn resists calls to apologise to British Jews after rabbi's claims

  26-11-2019 20:14
  
  Corbyn resists calls to apologise to British Jews after rabbi's claims. Labour leader denies antisemitism in the party has increase under his leadership
  
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• 'It reflects the despair': chief rabbi's criticism of Labour strikes a chord

  26-11-2019 20:10
  
  'It reflects the despair': chief rabbi's criticism of Labour strikes a chord. Ephraim Mirvis’s remarks over failure to tackle antisemitism resonated among many Jews Latest election news - live updates
  
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• 'It reflects the despair': chief rabbi's criticism of Labour strikes a chord

  26-11-2019 20:10
  
  'It reflects the despair': chief rabbi's criticism of Labour strikes a chordEphraim Mirvis’s remarks over failure to tackle antisemitism resonated among many JewsLatest election news - live updatesThe chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, accused Jeremy Corbyn of allowing a ‘poison sanctioned from the top’ to take root in the Labour party. Photograph: Bettina Strenske/Alamy Stock Photo
  
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• Financier 'used investors' money to fund lifestyle'

  26-11-2019 20:05
  
  Financier 'used investors' money to fund lifestyle'. Founder of Carlauren Group raised £75m but bought yachts and cars, high court hears
  
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• Financier 'used investors' money to fund lifestyle'

  26-11-2019 20:05
  
  Financier 'used investors' money to fund lifestyle'Founder of Carlauren Group raised £75m but bought yachts and cars, high court hearsLuxury yachts were among the purchases allegedly made by Sean Murray with investors’ money.Photograph: Valéry Hache/AFP/Getty Images
  
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• Pioneering Glasgow clinic offers addicts pharmaceutical grade heroin

  26-11-2019 20:00
  
  Pioneering Glasgow clinic offers addicts pharmaceutical grade heroin. Safe, supervised injecting room will help combat drug deaths and HIV infection
  
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• Corbyn vows to root out ‘poisonous’ blight of anti-Semitism

  26-11-2019 20:00
  
  The Labour leader denied the problem increased after he took over the party.
  
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• Andrew Sparrow's election briefing: Corbyn's day dominated by antisemitism row

  26-11-2019 19:51
  
  Andrew Sparrow's election briefing: Corbyn's day dominated by antisemitism row. Catch up with the campaign with our daily roundup
  
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• Andrew Sparrow's election briefing: Corbyn's day dominated by antisemitism row

  26-11-2019 19:51
  
  Andrew Sparrow's election briefing: Corbyn's day dominated by antisemitism rowCatch up with the campaign with our daily roundup* Follow Corbyn’s interview with Andrew Neil on our live blogJeremy Corbyn speaks at the launch of Labour’s race and faith manifesto. Photograph: Sean Smith/The Guardian
  
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• Antisemitism has no place in Labour, says Corbyn after rabbi's criticism

  26-11-2019 19:49
  
  Antisemitism has no place in Labour, says Corbyn after rabbi's criticism. Ephraim Mirvis’s remarks prompt support from former MPs and other religious leaders
  
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• Antisemitism has no place in Labour, says Corbyn after rabbi's criticism

  26-11-2019 19:49
  
  Antisemitism has no place in Labour, says Corbyn after rabbi's criticismEphraim Mirvis’s remarks prompt support from former MPs and other religious leaders* Latest election news – live updates
  
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• Nicola Sturgeon dismisses Tory calls for Indyref2 to only be held after 2050

  26-11-2019 19:31
  
  The First Minister and SNP leader rejected the suggestion, made by Conservative Jackson Carlaw, that there should be 40 years between votes.
  
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• Swinson says trolling affects her family

  26-11-2019 19:21
  
  The Liberal Democrat leader said her mother takes the attacks hardest.
  
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• Jlloyd Samuel’s widow hits out at ‘relentless threats’ after inquest

  26-11-2019 19:18
  
  Jlloyd Samuel died following a collision involving his Range Rover and another vehicle on the morning of May 15 2018.
  
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• Roger Cardinal obituary

  26-11-2019 19:14
  
  Roger Cardinal obituaryWriter and academic best known for his 1972 book Outsider Art Roger Cardinal’s interest in the art of the marginalised had grown from another in French surrealism Photograph: none
  
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• Ian Macdonald obituary

  26-11-2019 19:13
  
  Ian Macdonald obituaryLeading barrister who specialised in immigration and human rights law for more than half a century In 1983 came the first edition of Ian Macdonald’s textbook, Immigration Law & Practice, which is now in its ninth edition and still the leading work on the subject.Photograph: Garden Court chambers
  
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• Tory Brexit manifesto is reckless and full of holes

  26-11-2019 19:11
  
  Tory Brexit manifesto is reckless and full of holes. John Evers highlights the danger of believing Brexit will right all wrongs, while Sue Durham worries about the future of the supreme court and Geoff Wicks points to serious prison understaffing. Plus, letters from Les Bright, Clive Coen, Andrew McKeon and Caroline Roaf
  
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• Vaping poses serious threat to children

  26-11-2019 19:10
  
  Vaping poses serious threat to children. Warren Lenney and 15 other paediatric healthcare professionals sound the alarm over e-cigarettes and call for the urgent education of young people on their dangers
  
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• The shame of politicians who ignore hunger

  26-11-2019 19:10
  
  The shame of politicians who ignore hungerWe’ve lobbied our local MP several times, and contacted the responsible secretary of state. All we get back is a total lack of responsibility, writes Kay Murphy Goods at a food bank. Photograph: Andy Buchanan/PA
  
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• Our legal system is broken. Who will fix it?

  26-11-2019 19:10
  
  Our legal system is broken. Who will fix it?The financial means test for legal aid has forced many defendants into a corner, writes Kerry Hudson, president of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association ‘In crown courts innocent people accused of serious offences carrying lengthy prison sentences are taking the stand alone, without representation from a qualified and experienced lawyer.’ Photograph: Clara Molden/PA
  
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• Corbyn’s neutral stance on Brexit vote follows Thomas Paine’s principle

  26-11-2019 19:10
  
  Corbyn’s neutral stance on Brexit vote follows Thomas Paine’s principleRichard Bryant says the finest and most successful leaders today are facilitators and enablers, Mike Joslin recommends The Facilitator’s Handbook by John Heron, and Prof Saville Kushner cites Thomas Paine ‘Jeremy Corbyn’s ability to have facilitated a generally acceptable position for most Labour party members should be applauded,’ writes Mike Joslin. Photograph: James Veysey/Rex/Shuttersto
  
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• In support of Nicola Sturgeon’s stance on Trident

  26-11-2019 19:09
  
  In support of Nicola Sturgeon’s stance on TridentRev Canon Dr Alan Race on the central ethical dilemma of deterrence as one of bluff, and Katy Jennison of Oxfordshire on wishing she could vote for Sturgeon SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon. Photograph: Jeff Overs/AFP via Getty Images
  
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• End of the decade is still over a year away

  26-11-2019 19:09
  
  End of the decade is still over a year away. Russian interference | Oven-ready deal | Athletes’ erections | End of the decade | Moths and lights
  
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• Michael Gove Rinsed For Tweeting Stormzy Lyric 'I Set Trends Dem Man Copy'

  26-11-2019 19:02
  
  And another Conservative replied: "Big man ting!”
  
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• Man arrested after sudden death of baby

  26-11-2019 18:47
  
  Major investigation team detectives are looking at the circumstances, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said.
  
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• UUP leader demands immediate appointment of direct rule health minister

  26-11-2019 18:45
  
  Steve Aiken urged Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith to act now amid long waiting lists and industrial action.
  
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• Scottish Tories appeal for backing of unionist Labour voters

  26-11-2019 18:42
  
  Scottish Tories appeal for backing of unionist Labour voters. Interim leader accuses Jeremy Corbyn of planning coalition with Nicola Sturgeon
  
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• Javid refuses to condemn PM's slurs against Muslim women

  26-11-2019 18:41
  
  Javid refuses to condemn PM's slurs against Muslim womenChancellor insists Johnson has explained ‘letterbox’ and ‘bank robber’ remarks * Latest election news – live updatesSajid Javid at a campaign event in Bolton. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images
  
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• Varadkar won’t rule out Citizens’ Assembly on United Ireland

  26-11-2019 18:40
  
  Mr Varadkar said it is a very 'sensitive time' politically.
  
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• Men given suspended sentences for 'releasing fox into path of hunt'

  26-11-2019 18:37
  
  Men given suspended sentences for 'releasing fox into path of hunt'. Members of Kimblewick Hunt in Oxfordshire guilty of causing animal unnecessary suffering
  
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• In Pictures: Swinson samples cider, while Corbyn battles controversy

  26-11-2019 18:31
  
  Meanwhile, Boris Johnson headed to Scotland.
  
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