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Suella Braverman challenges critics to oust her in asylum row

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The home secretary faces Labour claims she is unfit for office as she defends asylum policies. * This article was originally published here

The events that marked Bolsonaro's tumultuous Brazil presidency

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The so-called 'Trump of the Tropics' is now preparing to bid farewell to power after suffering an election defeat to the left-wing Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. * This article was originally published here

Hillsborough: MP demands Premier League crackdown on chants

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Labour's Ian Byre writes to the Premier League's chief executive, declaring "enough is enough". * This article was originally published here

Rishi Sunak 'much more popular' as he polls with Labour are 'neck and neck'

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Polling guru Sir John Curtice has pointed out a recent approval in ratings for Rishi Sunak as the Prime Minister now "neck and neck" with Labour's Sir Kier Starmer. * Continue reading the full article here

Man found guilty of 'grossly offensive' tweet about Captain Sir Tom Moore to appeal conviction

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A man convicted of posting a 'grossly offensive' tweet about the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore is to take his case to the European Court of Human Rights. Joseph Kelly, 36, wants his conviction overturned. * This article was originally published here

Brexit: Northern Ireland Protocol bill continues amid election uncertainty

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The bill will be further discussed in Parliament as NI waits for news on an assembly election. * This article was originally published here

DOMINIC LAWSON: Britain's economic problems have little to do with Brexit

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DOMINIC LAWSON: You've heard it once, you've heard it a hundred times: the recent months of political chaos in the UK are the malign consequence of Brexit. * This article was originally published here

Laura Kuenssberg clashes with Yvette Cooper over migration saying 'you're not answering!'

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Yvette Cooper was caught trying to dodge Laura Kuenssberg's question on Labour's plan for the net migration target. * Continue reading the full article here

Sturgeon independence crisis as EU destroys plan to keep using pound if rejoining bloc

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The First Minister had furiously clashed with Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross over the issue. * Continue reading the full article here

Suella Braverman: 'Error of judgement' appointing her to Home Office - Cooper

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Labour's shadow home secretary says there are still questions to be answered about Braverman's email security lapse. * This article was originally published here

Suella Braverman: 'Error of judgement' appointing her to Home Office - Cooper

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Labour's shadow home secretary says there are still questions to be answered about Braverman's email security lapse. * This article was originally published here

'You're not answering!' Laura Kuenssberg clashes with Yvette Cooper over migration targets

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Yvette Cooper was caught trying to dodge Laura Kuenssberg's question on Labour's plan for the net migration target. * Continue reading the full article here

Sturgeon could exploit 'advisory' vote to push through independence in Brexit-like coup

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Nicola Sturgeon could drive through independence by leveraging the Brexit strategy in a referendum coup, a constitutional expert has suggested. * Continue reading the full article here

Longtime drummer Dead Kennedys, D.H. Peligro dies after fall at LA home aged 63 after European tour

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Longtime drummer for iconic punk band the Dead Kennedys, D.H. Peligro, 63, died after hitting his head during a fall at his Los Angeles home on Friday. * This article was originally published here

'Fingers pointed to Suella!' Braverman was probed over alleged leak on hated Brexit deal

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Suella Braverman was sacked by Liz Truss after using a personal email account to send details about a £14billion plan to cut the deficit with a new 'Growth Visa'. * Continue reading the full article here

PM should come clean over Suella Braverman breach - Labour

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Labour is calling for risk assessments of Suella Braverman's security breach to be published. * This article was originally published here

Rishi Sunak put on notice as Boris Johnson allies plot grand return to Number 10

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The new Prime Minister has only been in the Downing Street hot seat for a matter of days, but allies of his predecessor already piling on the pressure. * Continue reading the full article here

Rishi Sunak hit by shock poll that shows 'scale of anger' at Tories

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The huge scale of the task facing Rishi Sunak to win back angry Tory voters is laid bare in a shock poll today. * Continue reading the full article here

Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?

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Liz Truss has said a new US-UK trade deal is unlikely in the "short to medium term". * This article was originally published here

Essex lorry deaths: Romanian man charged with 39 counts of manslaughter

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Marius Mihai Dragici, 49, who was detained by police in Romania in August after the execution of a European Arrest Warrant, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court this morning. * This article was originally published here

'Thank god we are out!' Brexiteers vindicated after EU threat to 'crush free speech'

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GB News host Mark Dolan said that the latest chilling threats from the EU to "crush free speech" were simply justifying why Britain was right to leave the bloc. * Continue reading the full article here

Ros Atkins on... Brexit and the UK economy

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Rishi Sunak says he wants to build an economy that embraces the opportunities of Brexit. * This article was originally published here

Ros Atkins on... Brexit and the UK economy

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Rishi Sunak says he wants to build an economy that embraces the opportunities of Brexit. * This article was originally published here

Supreme Court 'most likely' to strike down Nicola Sturgeon’s IndyRef2 coup in SNP blow

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Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to solely run on the promise of independence in the next General Election if the Supreme Court rules against a second referendum. * Continue reading the full article here

'LIV Golf to us is Death Golf': 9/11 victims' families hit out at Saudi-backed series

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LIV Golf's Team Championship, the finale of the series, began Friday at Donald Trump's Miami course and like previous events, it has faced criticism and accusations of 'sportswashing'. * This article was originally published here

Labour left vow fight-back after Starmer speech

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At a Socialist Campaign Group rally, Labour MPs on the party's left show some internal divisions remain. * This article was originally published here

Starmer to PM Sunak on Braverman: He should sack her

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Removing Suella Braverman as home secretary would be the "strong thing to do" says the Labour leader. * This article was originally published here

Great Balls of Fire singer Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87: Was once married to his 13 year-old COUSIN

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Former President Trump paid tribute to rock 'n' roll star Jerry Lee Lewis calling him 'a real bundle of talent'. Lewis died at his home in Memphis on Friday morning aged 87. * This article was originally published here

Ivanka Trump will receive award for her mother Ivana as she's honored by Czech president

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Ivana, who died in late-June this year at the age of 73, was born in the Czech Republic in the Moravian city of Zlín in 1949. * This article was originally published here

Rishi Sunak should sack Suella Braverman, says Keir Starmer

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Labour leader says the PM is weak, but Mr Sunak insists his home secretary has learnt from mistakes. * This article was originally published here

'Pointless' Cleverly-Sefcovic Brexit talks savaged as crunch point approaches

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The new UK Foreign Secretary yesterday held his first talk with the EU Commission's Vice President over the Northern Ireland Protocol. * Continue reading the full article here

Tory MP Julian Knight warns of face-offs with Musk's Twitter

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Commons committee chair Julian Knight says UK and EU regulators will be monitoring developments. * This article was originally published here

How bad is the gender reform rebellion for the SNP?

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A government minister quit over the proposals with another eight SNP MSPs also defying the party whips. * This article was originally published here

Elon Musk's Twitter: Donald Trump to be welcomed back

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Elon Musk has formally taken over Twitter, and immediately fired several top executives. They included the CEO, CFO, head of legal policy, and general counsel, according to reports. * This article was originally published here

Starmer to PM Sunak on Braverman: He should sack her

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Removing Suella Braverman as home secretary would be the "strong thing to do" says the Labour leader. * This article was originally published here

Sunak calls on Macron to make migrant Channel crossings 'unviable'

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The readout from their call included no mention of the issues, which have caused tensions between the UK and France since the 2016 Brexit referendum result. * Continue reading the full article here

Labour: Keir Starmer claims fact-checked

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The Labour leader has made claims on oil and gas profits, tax and energy. * This article was originally published here

Angela Rayner: I'm relaxed about the rich... if they pay tax

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Labour's deputy leader says the party wants people to "create wealth", echoing Peter Mandelson. * This article was originally published here

'Nonsense!' Labour's David Lammy locks horns with Tory MP Lucy Frazer over NHS claim

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BBC Question Time panellists and members of the audience in Dulwich were discussing how the Government could deal with the NHS and social care crisis. * Continue reading the full article here

Ivanka Trump is spotted in Miami days after her dinner with Kim Kardashian in LA

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Ivanka was dressed casually in a sleeveless black T-shirt, leggings, and gray New Balance sneakers as she parked her SUV outside her oceanfront condo building, Arte Surfside. * This article was originally published here

Question Time LIVE: Fiona Bruce shuts down criticism as viewers question 'impartiality'

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Tonight's Question Time is being held in Dulwich in the first episode since Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister. * Continue reading the full article here

Experts counter Nicola Sturgeon's claim that an independent Scotland could avoid adopting the Euro

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Nicola Sturgeon has rejected an accusation she lied to the Scottish people about the country's currency after independence, insisting it could keep Sterling while rejoining the EU. * This article was originally published here

DUP blocks NI government as election call looms

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The unionist party continues to block power-sharing in its protest against post-Brexit trading rules. * This article was originally published here

Question Time LIVE: ‘Undefeated!’ Fans demand unexpected guest to fill 5th seat of panel

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Tonight's Question Time is being held in Dulwich in the first episode since Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister. * Continue reading the full article here

SNP minister Ash Regan resigns over gender recognition plans

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Ash Regan is among seven SNP MSPs who did not support the plans as they faced their first Holyrood vote. * This article was originally published here

Labour crisis as Sunak overtakes Starmer in popularity poll just days after becoming PM

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Rishi Sunak beat his Labour rival Sir Keir Starmer in the poll on who would be the better PM. * Continue reading the full article here

Stormont deadline: NI politicians fail in effort to avoid election

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The DUP continues to block power-sharing in protest against post-Brexit trading rules. * This article was originally published here

Northern Ireland set for fresh elections as DUP refuses to restart power-sharing government

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Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson confirmed that the unionist party would continue its Stormont boycott in a protest over the Brexit deal between the UK and EU. * This article was originally published here

'Are you threatening me?' Welsh Secretary squares up to anti-Brexit activist Bray

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David TC Davies accused the Stop Brexit Guy of "bullying" outside Parliament after a video surfaced online of the activist shouting at the Cabinet minister. * Continue reading the full article here

Keir Starmer's first PMQs question to PM Rishi Sunak

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The Labour leader welcomes Rishi Sunak as the first British Asian prime minister, calling it a “significant moment" * This article was originally published here