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• Police investigate assault claim at venue of ex-MP Keith Vaz’s political return

  15-01-2020 23:10
  
  The former minister was elected chairman of Leicester East's local Labour Party branch at the event where the alleged incident took place.
  
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• Rangers pay tribute to former Scotland goalkeeper and manager Bobby Brown

  15-01-2020 22:55
  
  The Rangers club legend has died aged 96.
  
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• Sir Patrick Stewart brands Brexit ‘the grimmest thing’

  15-01-2020 22:23
  
  The actor was speaking at the premiere of Star Trek: Picard in London.
  
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• Stormont Finance minister ‘cannot and will not’ accept UK funding offer

  15-01-2020 22:16
  
  Conor Murphy said the package will leave public services in Northern Ireland facing a "shortfall of at least £1 billion next year alone".
  
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• Momentum set to back Rebecca Long-Bailey as poll places her in lead

  15-01-2020 22:15
  
  Momentum set to back Rebecca Long-Bailey as poll places her in leadPoll by LabourList readers puts shadow business secretary ahead of rival Keir Starmer
  
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• Momentum set to back Rebecca Long-Bailey, as poll places her ahead

  15-01-2020 22:15
  
  Momentum set to back Rebecca Long-Bailey, as poll places her aheadPoll by LabourList readers puts shadow business secretary ahead of rival Keir Starmer
  
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• Petersfield Bookshop inundated with orders after not selling ‘a single book’

  15-01-2020 22:05
  
  An employee at Petersfield Bookshop, which sells antiquarian, second-hand and new books, tweeted a picture of the store after a quiet day.
  
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• Investment in towns would have allayed free movement fears – Nandy

  15-01-2020 21:59
  
  But the Labour leadership hopeful said the 'battle' for free movement was over now that Boris Johnson had a majority.
  
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• Brexit extension ultimately up to Britain - EU's von der Leyen

  15-01-2020 21:40
  
  It will ultimately be up to Britain whether or not it seeks more time to negotiate a trade agreement with the European Union after it leaves the bloc, the head of the European Commission said on Wednesday.Britain is set to leave the EU on Jan. 31 after agreeing a divorce deal late last year but will remain bound by all the bloc's rules until the end of 2020 under an agreed transition phase aimed at smoothing its exit.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists he will not ask for more time, eve
  
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• Why The Labour Leadership Race Just Got Very Interesting

  15-01-2020 21:23
  
  Long-Bailey gets a poll boost, as Nandy takes a risk in attacking Corbyn.
  
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• Meghan faces release of more texts in case against Mail on Sunday

  15-01-2020 21:20
  
  Meghan faces release of more texts in case against Mail on SundayNewspaper defence says it could release further messages between duchess and friend
  
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• Criminal records scandal: police chiefs blame Theresa May

  15-01-2020 21:18
  
  Criminal records scandal: police chiefs blame Theresa May. Former home secretary accused of botched reforms that led to failures over foreign criminals
  
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• Rebecca Long Bailey Leading Labour Leadership Race - Poll

  15-01-2020 21:05
  
  Survation survey for LabourList has her narrowly ahead of Keir Starmer.
  
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• Calls for Gibraltar and Falkland Islands to elect MPs to Westminster post-Brexit

  15-01-2020 21:00
  
  The move would show Britain's commitment to being 'a global nation' after leaving the European Union, John Penrose MP said.
  
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• What is the A&E target row about?

  15-01-2020 20:55
  
  What is the A&E target row about?. Everything you need to know about the four-hour target, which could soon be ditched
  
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• Are the Tories about to abolish Q&A targets?

  15-01-2020 20:55
  
  Are the Tories about to abolish Q&A targets?. Everything you need to know about the four-hour target, which could soon be ditched
  
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• Are the Tories about to abolish A&E targets?

  15-01-2020 20:55
  
  Are the Tories about to abolish A&E targets?Everything you need to know about the four-hour target, which could soon be ditched* Plan to scrap A&E target sparks furious backlash from medics
  
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• Business as normal as Harry remains in UK

  15-01-2020 20:53
  
  The Duke of Sussex will be carrying out meetings during the early part of next week, a source has told the PA news agency.
  
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• Irish premier calls for ‘level playing field’ over Brexit negotiations

  15-01-2020 20:45
  
  Leo Varadkar's comments came as he met European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Dublin
  
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• Duke of Sussex announces location of 2022 Invictus Games

  15-01-2020 20:42
  
  Harry made the announcement amid a tumultuous week for the royal family.
  
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• James Murdoch's climate stance distances him from family empire

  15-01-2020 20:36
  
  James Murdoch's climate stance distances him from family empireCriticism of denial by News Corp and Fox underlines Murdoch heir’s transformation
  
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• James Murdoch climate crisis stance distances him from family empire

  15-01-2020 20:36
  
  James Murdoch climate crisis stance distances him from family empireCriticism of denial by News Corp and Fox underlines Murdoch heir’s transformation
  
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• Police ‘did not try to stop publication of grooming investigation report’

  15-01-2020 20:25
  
  Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said the force 'co-operated fully' with Operation Augusta.
  
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• Reassurances given over FAI staff, says trade union

  15-01-2020 20:19
  
  A delegation from Siptu representing Football Association of Ireland workers met minister for sport Shane Ross.
  
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• Plan to scrap A&E target sparks furious backlash from medics

  15-01-2020 20:15
  
  Plan to scrap A&E target sparks furious backlash from medicsCritics claim proposal is driven by ministers’ desire to avoid negative publicity about patients facing longer delays
  
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• ‘One of biggest’ clinical drug trial for MND launched

  15-01-2020 20:08
  
  Around 5,000 people in the UK live with the rapidly progressing terminal illness.
  
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• What Boris Johnson’s Flybe Rescue Says About This Tory Government

  15-01-2020 20:01
  
  Insiders tell HuffPost UK the Brexit-delivering government will not be driven by Tory free market ideology but simply "what people care about".
  
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• Greater Manchester Police ‘did not try to stop review of grooming investigation’

  15-01-2020 20:01
  
  Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said the force 'co-operated fully' with Operation Augusta.
  
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• Second planet could be orbiting neighbouring star just four light years away

  15-01-2020 20:00
  
  Proxima c is approximately half the size of Neptune and orbits Proxima Centauri, scientists say.
  
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• Pachacamac Idol statue’s true colours finally revealed

  15-01-2020 20:00
  
  The figure is a symbolically carved wooden statue from the Pachacamac archaeological complex.
  
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• Neanderthals dove into the sea to collect shells – study

  15-01-2020 20:00
  
  They also collected volcanic rock from the beach and coastal waters.
  
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• Will parishes let the bells ring for Brexit? No, say diplomatic vicars

  15-01-2020 19:56
  
  Will parishes let the bells ring for Brexit? No, say diplomatic vicarsEurosceptics’ parochial bongs for 1 February will not chime with divided society say clergy
  
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• Why Britain's vicars won't be ringing the bells for Brexit

  15-01-2020 19:56
  
  Why Britain's vicars won't be ringing the bells for BrexitEurosceptics’ parochial bongs for 1 February will not chime with divided society, say clergy
  
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• UK Government announces funding package for Northern Ireland Executive

  15-01-2020 19:56
  
  The Government said the money comes with 'stringent conditions' to ensure a 'greater level of accountability for public spending'.
  
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• New Tory MP in campaign for statue of defeated Beast of Bolsover Dennis Skinner

  15-01-2020 19:56
  
  The 87-year-old former miner was a Labour stalwart.
  
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• Starmer sets out vision to take Labour back to power with ‘moral socialism’

  15-01-2020 19:46
  
  Sir Keir is among five candidates who remain in the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn.
  
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• Emma Brown: runner battled anorexia 'hell' for years, inquest told

  15-01-2020 19:37
  
  Emma Brown: runner battled anorexia 'hell' for years, inquest toldNHS investigation criticised over case of 27-year-old in Cambridgeshire who died after eating disorder for half her life
  
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• Caledonian Sleeper boss to quit post at much-criticised service

  15-01-2020 19:30
  
  Caledonian Sleeper boss to quit post at much-criticised service. Decision comes after Scottish transport secretary says faults will take months to fix
  
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• Caledonian Sleeper boss to quit much-criticised service

  15-01-2020 19:30
  
  Caledonian Sleeper boss to quit much-criticised serviceDecision comes after Scottish transport secretary says faults will take months to fix
  
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• Man arrested after ‘targeted’ stabbing leaves one dead and another in hospital

  15-01-2020 19:15
  
  Warwickshire Police have launched a hunt for another suspect in the murder investigation.
  
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• Exclusive: Meghan Markle Targeted By Hundreds Of Racist and Sexist Tweets Amid Plan To Step Back

  15-01-2020 19:00
  
  Phrases included “self-loathing race traitor”, “trailer trash” and “meghan the queen, of monkey island”.
  
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• Astronomers find new class of ‘unusual objects’ near supermassive black hole

  15-01-2020 19:00
  
  The group was spotted orbiting a supermassive black hole called Sagittarius A* located some 26,000 light years away from Earth.
  
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• Nick Mason obituary

  15-01-2020 18:56
  
  Nick Mason obituary
  
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• In Video: Drone footage shows extent of Storm Brendan flooding

  15-01-2020 18:54
  
  The River Avon burst its banks.
  
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• HS2 supporters fear Boris Johnson plans to scrap part of rail project

  15-01-2020 18:51
  
  HS2 supporters fear Boris Johnson plans to scrap part of rail project. London to Birmingham leg thought to be in danger with speculation money might go to other northern transport
  
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• Lewis attacks trade deals that ‘don’t give a damn about climate’

  15-01-2020 18:49
  
  The Norwich South MP made the comments during a debate on climate change.
  
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• Baby’s parents could face life-support court battle without help from lawyers

  15-01-2020 18:49
  
  Midrar Ali's father says he is waiting to hear whether legal aid will be granted in time for a trial due to start on Monday.
  
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• Amir Khan: Royals need to sit down together to resolve crisis

  15-01-2020 18:29
  
  William and Kate made mango and Kulfi milkshakes before meeting the former world champion boxer.
  
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• Johnson is left spoiling for a fight after Corbyn goes missing at PMQs

  15-01-2020 18:25
  
  Johnson is left spoiling for a fight after Corbyn goes missing at PMQs. Tories scrapping A&E targets was surely an open goal but the Labour leader didn’t even see the ball
  
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• Teenage birdwatcher to receive honorary doctorate

  15-01-2020 18:19
  
  Mya-Rose Craig is being awarded the degree for her activism and campaigns for more diversity in the conservation and environmental sectors.
  
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