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At least one Tory MP from 2019 intake in advanced talks to defect to Labour | Conservatives
At least one Conservative MP from the 2019 intake is in advanced discussions about potential defection to Labour, with another elected then also in close talks with a Labour MP. Neither has met Keir Starmer or had formal contact with the leaders’ office but they are understood to be communicating with Labour MPs. One senior […]
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Two candidates for Jersey chief minister
The chief minister is due to be elected at the first official meeting of the new States on Tuesday. Continue Reading News Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Evesham man, 91, waited more than 24 hours for hospital admission
John Jennings called an ambulance on Thursday afternoon but was not admitted until Friday evening. Continue Reading News Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Southampton City Council clearing ‘hazardous waste’ from traveller site
HAZARDOUS material and waste started to be cleared from a traveller site – just as caravans pitched up at another spot. Southampton City Council said it is clearing waste at Mansel Park in Millbrook some 11 days after travellers first arrived. A statement said: “Work is already underway by the Parks and Open Spaces Team […]
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Work from home wages should stay the same – claims LBC caller | UK | News
Caller Louise, from Dartford, spoke out to journalist Nick Ferrari about potential pay cuts for people who are still working from home. She discussed her own children who are working from home and the lack of productivity she believes it will cause in workplaces in the future. In a back and forth disctussion, with Mr Ferrari […]
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John Major’s ‘bad luck’ comment on infected blood scandal angers victims | Contaminated blood scandal
Campaigners for victims of the infected blood scandal have been left “angry, annoyed and frustrated” at comments by the former prime minister Sir John Major, who said those affected had “incredibly bad luck”. To gasps from those present at the infected blood inquiry in London, Major suggested no amount of money could have offered true […]
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Birmingham explosion: 'Heroic' community praised
Emergency crews thank the public for support in the aftermath of an explosion at a Birmingham house. Continue Reading News Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Policemen arrest teenager with extendable baton in trousers
A TEENAGER has been arrested after undercover policemen discovered an extendable baton in his trousers. Officers patrolling in the Regents Park area of Southampton in the early hours of Sunday encountered a young man acting “very suspicious.” He was searched by officers who found a baton in his trousers and seized it. Police said: “Who knew […]
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Man arrested as travellers arrive at Southampton Common
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of common assault after travellers arrived at a Southampton park. Police were called to Southampton Common at 12.27pm on Monday following reports that a man had been assaulted. A 35-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been arrested on suspicion of common assault and remains in police custody. […]
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Royal Marines spotted leaping ten feet from Chinook helicopters in ‘helicast’ manoeuvre | UK | News
The manoeuvre known as “helicasting” sees the soldiers leap from their helicopters into the sea and quickly come ashore, often using Zodiac rafts but sometimes swimming. The technique is used to quickly move soldiers into contested areas an enemy force might deem inaccessible. The Marines from the Taunton-based 40 Commando were picked up by Royal […]