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• Ex-legal chief attacks Theresa May’s ‘foolish’ claim on European court of justice

  19-08-2017 22:29 via theguardian.com
  Doubts cast over Brexit red line as cabinet prepares to reveal more of its thinking this weekTheresa May’s Brexit strategy has been thrown into new doubt as a former head of the government’s legal services ridicules the prime minister’s claim that the UK can break free of all European laws while continuing to reap the economic benefits of the EU’s single market.Sir Paul Jenkins, who was the government’s most senior legal official for eight years until 2014, told the
  
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• Jeremy Hunt Continues Spat With Stephen Hawking (And It's Still Going Badly)

  19-08-2017 18:10
  
  Undeterred from yesterday’s bruising, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has launched a fresh attack on Professor Stephen Hawking for suggesting the “direction of change” in the NHS is towards a US-style insurance system.
  It came around 17 hours after Hunt rejected the world renowned scientist’s allegation that he “abused” scientific research to justify the creation of a seven-day NHS and the imposition of a new junior doctors’ contract.
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• Jeremy Hunt accuses Stephen Hawking of 'pernicious falsehood' in NHS row

  19-08-2017 17:38 via theguardian.com
  Health secretary reacts to physicist’s claim that the Conservatives are trying to implement US-style health insurance systemJeremy Hunt has accused Stephen Hawking of a “pernicious” lie after the physicist said it seemed the Tories were steering the UK towards a US-style health insurance system.
  Hours after the health secretary was criticised for claiming Hawking was wrong in the row about the government’s seven-day NHS plan, he leapt back into the fray with two tweets de
  
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• Nicola Sturgeon addresses Pride Glasgow 2017

  19-08-2017 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  She is the first serving first minister to speak at the city's annual celebration of LGBTI culture.
  
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• Defend Europe's C-Star Denied Entry To Malta

  19-08-2017 15:48
  
  The ship chartered by Defend Europe has been denied entry to Malta.
  In a series of tweets the far-right group bemoaned how authorities were allowing NGOs to disembark on the Mediterranean island but would not allow “European citizens” to dock.Malta, that is allowing NGO vessels to use Valetta as their HQ, is denying the #cstar port acceptance. #defendeurope— Defend Europe (@DefendEuropeID) August 19, 2017Malta, that has become the gate for illegal immigration to Europe, is clos
  
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• Jeremy Hunt Spars With Stephen Hawking Over 7-Day NHS

  19-08-2017 13:36
  
  Jeremy Hunt has rejected Professor Stephen Hawking’s allegation that he “abused” scientific research to justify the creation of a seven-day NHS.
  The world-renowned scientist, a lifelong Labour supporter, renewed his attack on the Health Secretary for “cherry-picking” favourable evidence while suppressing contradictory research in order to suit his argument.
  The 75-year-old, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 1962, said he “would not be here today
  
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• Nigel Farage Praises Steve Bannon, Opens Up A World Of Hilarious Trolling

  19-08-2017 12:47
  
  Never one to miss an opportunity to name-drop or offer an opinion, Nigel Farage has lamented the firing of White House Chief Strategist, Steve Bannon.Very sorry to see my friend Steve Bannon go. His political brain will be hard to replace.— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) August 18, 2017
  And the public, never ones to miss an opportunity to rinse Nigel Farage, responded as you would expect, led by comedian, Katherine Ryan.I can totally appreciate how Steve Bannon seems smart to you. This must
  
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• UK terror threat increased by IS losses, security minister says

  19-08-2017 12:12 via bbc.co.uk
  The security minister says the terror group is inspiring home-grown attackers across Europe.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn Welsh visit 'on your side' pledge to voters

  19-08-2017 11:50 via bbc.co.uk
  The Labour leader takes his summer campaign tour to north Wales, promising jobs and investment.
  
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• Big Ben's Ayrton Light to be switched off

  19-08-2017 10:13 via bbc.co.uk
  The Ayrton Light was installed in 1885 and was last turned off during World War Two.
  
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• Stephen Hawking blames Tory politicians for damaging NHS

  19-08-2017 01:40 via theguardian.com
  Exclusive: Physicist criticises ministers over funding cuts, privatisation and pay caps before address revealing his reliance on health serviceThe NHS saved me. As a scientist, I must help to save itStephen Hawking has accused ministers of damaging the NHS, blaming the Conservatives in a passionate and sustained attack for slashing funding, weakening the health service though privatisation, demoralising staff by curbing pay and cutting social care support.The renowned 75-year-old physicist was s
  
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• More than 1m UK renters open Help to Buy Isas to secure first home

  19-08-2017 01:01 via ft.com
  Tax-efficient savings scheme designed to help people on to the housing ladder
  
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