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• Salmond’s troubles threaten Scottish independence

  30-08-2018 19:21 via ft.com
  Former leader’s response to sexual misconduct claims could tear party and movement apart
  
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• Frank Field quits Labour whip over anti-Semitism row

  30-08-2018 18:47 via ft.com
  Former minister to sit as ‘Independent Labour’ in protest at Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership
  
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• Scottish independence supporters riven over Alex Salmond

  30-08-2018 18:35 via ft.com
  While thousands crowdfund legal fight others fear message this sends on issue of sexual assault
  
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• UK set to miss cycling and walking targets

  30-08-2018 15:02 via ft.com
  ‘Patchy’ investment has resulted in only lacklustre improvements
  
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• Theresa May pledges to help Kenya fight corruption

  30-08-2018 14:16 via ft.com
  Stolen Kenya cash found in UK banks will be used for development, UK prime minister says
  
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• Can May build ‘new partnership’ with Africa post-Brexit?

  30-08-2018 13:48 via ft.com
  Fast-growing continent is no match for lost opportunities in Europe, say critics
  
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• Supreme court rules against government over cohabitation

  30-08-2018 12:22 via ft.com
  Judges say unmarried UK couples being unlawfully discriminated against
  
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• Carney needs to make intentions clear at the BoE

  30-08-2018 12:12 via ft.com
  Extending his tenure as governor would ensure limited financial stability for the UK
  
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• Reinventing the cosmic wheel: Going-it-alone on Galileo would waste billions on what we already had

  30-08-2018 11:07
  
  Going it alone on Galileo would spend millions on something we already have.
  
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• Salmond allegation

  30-08-2018 10:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Why have the claims against Alex Salmond emerged now and what happens next?
  
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• Here are some really unpopular reasons for why we have so few working class journalists

  30-08-2018 09:36
  
  People from privileged backgrounds are hugely over-represented in journalism, but the reasons are more complex than you think.
  
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• Government proposes energy drinks ban for children

  30-08-2018 09:06 via ft.com
  Consultations being held on plan to restrict sale of drinks such as Red Bull
  
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• Populism is the true legacy of the 2008 crisis

  30-08-2018 06:00 via ft.com
  The ‘hard working classes’ so beloved of politicians were the victims of the crash
  
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• Farage considers running for London mayor

  30-08-2018 05:01 via ft.com
  Senior Tory says Downing Street braced for embarrassment if he enters contest
  
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• Question marks over UK Municipal Bonds Agency

  30-08-2018 05:00 via ft.com
  Future in doubt over struggle to issue first bond on behalf of local authorities
  
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• Post-Brexit labour measures pose risk of worker abuse

  30-08-2018 01:02 via ft.com
  Migration study warns visa schemes could lead to rise in exploitation
  
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• Alex Salmond quits Scottish National party

  30-08-2018 00:02 via ft.com
  Former leader resigns after allegations of sexual misconduct became publicly known
  
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