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• Labour MPs accused of ‘dirty tricks’ in Unite poll by Len McCluskey

  08-04-2017 23:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Union leader calls for inquiry into ‘plot’ by MPs on right of party to undermine him and his close ally Jeremy CorbynLen McCluskey, leader of the super-union Unite, is to demand a Labour party investigation into what he claims is a plot by a “cabal” of MPs on the right of the party to undermine him and his close ally, leader Jeremy Corbyn.In a move likely to open another chapter in the party’s civil war, McCluskey, who is standing for re-election as general secretar
  
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• EDL In Birmingham Shown Where To Go By Mosque And Residents

  08-04-2017 22:20
  
  The English Defence League (EDL) held a march in Birmingham on Saturday and if one photo has to sum the day up it is definitely this one. Who looks like they have power here, the real Brummy on the left or the EDL who migrated for the day to our city and failed to assimilate pic.twitter.com/bu96ALQsOL— Jess Phillips MP (@jessphillips) April 8, 2017
  Whilst the far-right group rallied against school visits to mosques...Parents: if you don't want your children to attend a mosque visit or
  
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• Northern Ireland faces ‘direct rule by stealth’ as talks falter

  08-04-2017 20:31 via theguardian.com
  
  Sources at power-sharing negotiations say ‘miracle’ is needed to achieve agreement by Easter deadlineOnly a “miracle” can save talks aimed at restoring a power sharing government in Northern Ireland, an MP has warned. With just over a week left before the deadline on discussions between the Northern Irish parties, the prospect of what has been called “direct rule by stealth” now appears to be closer than at any time since the Good Friday agreement. Related: No
  
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• Brendan Cox, Husband Of Murdered Jo, Warns Of The Rise Of Fascism

  08-04-2017 19:31
  
  The husband of murdered MP Jo Cox has warned of the growing dangers of fascism and extreme right-wing politics.
  Brendan Cox, whose wife was stabbed and shot by a right-wing extremist outside her constituency office last June, said communities need to stand together against division and hate.
  He made the comments while opening the Amnesty International annual general meeting in Nottingham on Saturday, reports the Press Association.Cox said: “We are facing a new threat today - one that we st
  
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• Labour must confront anti-Semitism

  08-04-2017 19:05
  The former mayor of London’s past achievements do not excuse offensive comments
  
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• Can Donald Trump Read? There's Evidence From Saturday Night Live That He Struggles

  08-04-2017 18:27
  
  Of all the rumours circulating around Donald Trump, one of the more worrying is that he can’t read very well - a crucial skill when you’re the President of the United States.
  Comedian Samantha Bee created a great round-up of the evidence back in October citing his dislike of teleprompters, a clumsy deposition hearing and numerous telling quotes from his past.And there’s more.Recently, former “SNL” star and Donald Trump impersonator Taran Killam has confirmed ev
  
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• Boris Johnson cancels Moscow trip

  08-04-2017 16:18
  UK foreign secretary says chemical attack ‘changed the situation fundamentally’
  
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• Ed Miliband On The Last Leg Destroys David Cameron Over Hot Dog Photo

  08-04-2017 13:44
  
  Ed Miliband returned to prime-time screens last night in what can only be described as a sensational appearance on The Last Leg.
  There were numerous highlights such as this recreation of Kanye West’s Bound 2 video with Kim Kardashian....Move over, Kimye - there's a new power couple in town... @WeeMissBea & @Ed_Miliband. #TheLastLeg pic.twitter.com/q7ZM5lX5IT— Channel 4 (@Channel4) April 7, 2017
  Not too mention the Ed Milli-Band...Introducing @Ed_Miliband and The Ed Mili-Band... #
  
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• Nicola Sturgeon rejects speculation about snap Scottish elections

  08-04-2017 12:55 via theguardian.com
  
  First minister vows to set out next steps on second independence referendum after Easter recess but is not considering court actionNicola Sturgeon has dismissed suggestions of early elections in Scotland to end a standoff with Theresa May over a second independence referendum.The first minister said the scenario, alongside speculation about taking legal action to try to secure another referendum, was not one she had in mind.Continue reading...
  
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• EDL Birmingham Demo Countered By Mosque Tea Party

  08-04-2017 10:57
  
  Birmingham Central Mosque (BCM) is to counter a planned demonstration by the English Defence League (EDL) on Saturday afternoon with an ever-so-British tea party.
  Bunting, Union Jacks and a general sense of positivity will be on show in force in the hope attention will be drawn away from the far-right group’s march.
  The EDL will be looking to improve upon last week’s protest in London which was marred by an underwhelming turnout.#EDL #BritainFirst Far Right in #London today. We
  
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• Bookies wait for outcome on fixed-odds stakes

  08-04-2017 10:01
  Review set to slash largest revenue source for many betting shops
  
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• Wanted: plinths for remarkable women

  08-04-2017 06:02
  One political heroine is getting a statue near parliament, but we need many more
  
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• Brexit triggers ‘mini-boom’ for lawyers

  08-04-2017 06:01
  Advisory work surges as investors look to take advantage of ‘sweetheart’ deals
  
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• Why tech groups struggle with hate speech

  08-04-2017 05:02
  Social media sites have their reasons for resisting pressure from UK politicians
  
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