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Rishi Sunak delivers evening speech in Yorkshire
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers an evening speech near Leeds, Yorkshire. Speaking in Leeds, Yorkshire, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “I know why people are hesitant about giving us their support – I’m not blind to the frustrations...
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Lawmakers in Washington are anticipating Trump and Biden's historic debate Thursday night as they watch for how the candidates will perform.
As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to face voters during a historic televised debate Thursday night, lawmakers in Washington are keeping their attention on the candidates. (Scripps News)
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I am beginning to feel hopeful - Natasha O'Brien
Natasha O’Brien told the rally in Dublin she felt a “little bit hopeful” after receiving so much support and said she believed she had found a “purpose” in speaking up. “I am not the first by a long way to speak up, and I know I’m not...
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Interview with Extinction Rebellion coordinator at London nature march
Interview with Marijn van der Geer, coordinator for the media and messaging team, Extinction Rebellion at London nature march. More than 350 charities, businesses and direct action groups were taking part in the Restore Nature Now march...
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Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie discusses the upcoming General Election
Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has said it would be a “personal failure” if his party does not return to Westminster following the General Election. However, he insisted he would not walk away from the leadership if the UUP fails to...
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Streeting promises social care costs cap despite absence from Labour manifesto
Introducing a cap on adult social care costs by October next year is part of Labour’s plan if they win the election, Wes Streeting has insisted. The pledge did not appear in the party’s manifesto when it was published on Thursday.
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Douglas Ross confirms intention to stand at General Election - full version
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has confirmed his intention to stand at the General Election despite initially planning to step down. Mr Ross enters the fray with just 24 hours left for nominations to be confirmed for seats...
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John Healey claims Labour is "the party of defence" during campaign speech
Shadow defence secretary John Healey claimed Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party is "the party of defence" as he joined the Labour leader at a campaign speech in Greater Manchester as Sir Keir announced plans to increase defence spending if...
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Jacques Bailly, Scripps National Spelling Bee moderator, on the hard work it takes to be a champion
Jacques Bailly knows a lot about words and how to win at spelling. To be a champ, it takes "hard work," he said. He is a former Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. (Scripps News)
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Jeremy Corbyn launches campaign for re-election as independent MP
Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn will launches his campaign to be re-elected as the independent MP for Islington North on Wednesday night. The launch was hosteded at a community centre which was officially opened by the...
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DUP leader tells rival unionists it is not too late to co-operate over election
The DUP’s interim leader has told rival unionists it is not too late to co-operate to deliver victories for pro-union candidates in several key election battlegrounds in Northern Ireland. Gavin Robinson also vowed to pursue a “positive”...
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Girl's parents 'delighted' as she is first in the world to receive new gene therapy for deafness
The parents of an 18-month-old girl who can hear following groundbreaking gene therapy for deafness have said they are delighted with her progress. Jo Sandy, a 33-year-old secondary school geography teacher, and her husband James, 33,...
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Sadiq Khan re-elected as London Mayor
Labour’s Sadiq Khan secured just over 1,088,000 votes to be re-elected London Mayor, a majority of some 275,000 over Conservative rival Susan Hall, who secured just under 813,000 votes. Mr Khan needed to win a simple majority of ballots...
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Mayorkas survives impeachment trial after Senate votes to adjourn
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer acted quickly to end the trial, as he had intended all along.
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I feel more hopeful and optimistic about British-Irish relations for the future, says Taoiseach
Irish Premier Simon Harris says he feels more "hopeful and optimistic" about British-Irish relations for the future, as he gave a speech at the 66th plenary of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, being held in Co Wicklow.
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Protest against hate crime legislation takes place outside Scottish Parliament
Campaigners gather outside the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh, to mark the introduction of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act. The act consolidates existing hate crime legislation and creates a new offence of...
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New Reform UK MP heckled Lee Anderson on constituency tour
Warning: Contains strong language. New Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has said Conservatives will have to “wrestle with their own consciences” about following him as he kicked off a tour of his constituency with his new party leader.
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Leo Varadkar addresses the Ireland Funds Young Leaders event in Boston
The Irish Premier Leo Varadkar speaks at the Ireland Funds Young Leaders event in Boston as part of the Taoiseach's traditional tour of the US to commemorate St Patrick's Day.
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'I want my country back' claims Lee Anderson as he defects to Reform UK
Former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson has defected to Reform UK, declaring: “I want my country back.” The Ashfield MP was kicked out of the Conservative Party last month in an Islamophobia row. He announced his switch to the Nigel...
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Ex-Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson defects to Reform UK - HD version
Former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson has defected to Reform UK, declaring: “I want my country back.” The Ashfield MP was kicked out of the Conservative Party last month in an Islamophobia row. He announced his switch to the Nigel...
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Sunak warns that extremist forces are ‘trying to tear us apart’
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak used a Friday evening address to warn that democracy is being targeted by extremists. Mr Sunak said there are “forces here at home trying to tear us apart”. Speaking at a lectern outside the doors of No 10...
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Cleverly meets Discord representatives during San Francisco visit
Home Secretary James Cleverly meets Clint Smith, chief legal officer of social media platform Discord, during a visit to San Francisco, California, where he will be speaking to leading tech companies about threats to safety and democracy.
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'No to Terror' rally takes place in Tavistock Square
Palestinian activist John Aziz and Nova festival massacre survivors Hila Fakliro (right) and Bar Vilker speak to PA Media at a 'No to Terror' rally at Tavistock Square, central London. Ms Fakliro told the rally: “We need to stand against...
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British Palestinian ‘received death threats’ for advocating peace with Israel
A British Palestinian activist said he has received death threats for advocating for peace with Israel, as he addressed a rally in support of returning Israeli hostages. John Aziz said rhetoric between Palestinians and Israelis during...