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Colonialism in America Explained: US History Review
Mr. Hughes explains some long term and short term reasons for American Independence from Great Britain in the 18th century.
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History Kids: The Judicial Branch
This video provides a description of the establishment and structure of the Judicial Branch of the United States government. The video also discusses the three levels of federal courts - district courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme...
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We won't be coming back with more borrowing or taxes - Chancellor
The Chancellor told the CBI conference she would not be coming back with more borrowing or taxes.
Asked if she could confirm there would be no more big tax rises on businesses, Rachel Reeves said: “I faced a problem, and I faced into...
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Election remains a 'three-horse race', says Simon Harris
Speaking to reporters at Airfield Estate in Dublin after the latest opinion poll showed his party trailing behind Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein, Mr Harris said he was “not surprised in many ways” by what he characterised as a reset in the...
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Budget allocation to Northern Ireland 'encouraging' but will 'not undo the damage'
Reacting to the Budget, Stormont Finance minister Caoimhe Archibald said while the allocations to Northern Ireland were “encouraging” they were still not at a level to resolve Stormont’s funding problems.
“My initial assessment of this...
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Scottish Government as bad as Tories on finances, says Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the Scottish Government is “as guilty” as the previous Tory government on the country’s finances.
The Chancellor was speaking during a visit to the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland near...
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends winter fuel payment decision
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks on a visit to the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, where she defended the Government's decision on winter fuel payments.
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Sir Keir Starmer addresses regional mayors in Downing Street
Mayors gather inside Downing Street as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the Government wanted to build a “real partnership” with mayors during a meeting with regional leaders in Downing Street.
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Sir Keir Starmer full press conference - full
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks at a press conference in Downing Street on his first day in the position.
Sir Keir said he would be visiting all four UK nations and would meet all Metro mayors across the country later in the week.
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Tory criticism of Starmer’s desire for family time ‘disgusting’, says Swinney
Tory criticism of Sir Keir Starmer’s desire to spend time with his family if he becomes prime minister was “disgusting”, John Swinney has said.
Sir Keir said this week he will aim to ensure he is free of official business on Friday...
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Jonathan Ashworth speaks on campaign trail in London
Former Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Jonathan Ashworth speaks outside of "Rishi's Mega Mortgages" shop front set up by the Labour party, on the campaign trail in south London.
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Swinney thanks party members as he launches SNP campaign battlebus
John Swinney praised the generosity of SNP members as he launched his party’s campaign battlebus, promising to be “out on the road with my bus for the remainder of the election campaign”.
The bright yellow coach bearing the slogan “a...
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First Minister says upcoming election about 'ensuring Scotland's voice is heard'
Footage of First Minister John Swinney campaigning on Portobello beach in Edinburgh.
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Secret recording of Justice Samuel Alito raises questions about impartiality of Supreme Court
A secretly recorded conversation with Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is now calling into question political impartiality on the nation's highest court. (Scripps News)
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John Swinney comments on hopes of a UK government recognising Palestinian state
First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney comments recognising Palestinian state and the cost of living issue for the people of Scotland. He again appealed to voters who wanted an independent nation to vote SNP on July 4.
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Election an opportunity to send message over systemic underfunding – Sinn Fein
The General Election is an opportunity for voters to send out a message over the “systemic underfunding” of public services in Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein has claimed.
South Down MP Chris Hazzard insisted the party was ready to fight...
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Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister in ‘overwhelming’ ceremony
Being sworn in as Scotland’s new First Minister was an “overwhelming moment”, John Swinney has said, as he vowed to stick to his pledge to give Kate Forbes a “significant role” in his team as he appoints his Cabinet.
Scotland’s most...
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Simon Coveney speaks at Fine Gael's Ard Fheis
Fine Gael holds its Ard Fheis at the University of Galway. Enterprise minister Simon Coveney speaks about the european elections, the Israel Gaza crisis and praises Ursula von der Leyen.
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Micheal Martin asked about RTE controversy
Tanaiste Micheal Martin speaks to the media during a press conference at Government Buildings in Dublin. He is asked about Catherine Martin taking a hands-off approach to RTE.
RTE's former chairwoman Siun Ni Raghallaigh released a...
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Tanaiste rejects accusations Catherine Martin has been a ‘hands-off’ media minister during RTE crisis
Tanaiste Micheal Martin came to the defence of Media Minister Catherine Martin amid calls for her to explain her role in the resignation of the RTE board chairwoman, Siun Ni Raghallaigh.
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Humza Yousaf launches the SNP's General Election campaign
Scottish First Minister and SNP Leader Humza Yousaf launches the party’s General Election campaign.
Speaking in Glasgow the First Minister expressed his desire to rid Scotland of Conservative MPs as well as push for independence.
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Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Resolution Foundation Conference - full speech
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks at the Resolution Foundation Conference, where he says that a government he leads would be “ruthless” when it comes to prudent public spending.
He addresses the conference hosted by the Resolution...
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Sunak promises tax cuts ahead of crunch autumn statement
Rishi Sunak has promised to cut tax “carefully and sustainably” after meeting his target of halving inflation.
The Prime Minister did not give specifics about how the tax burden would be reduced ahead of Wednesday’s autumn statement.
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Shadow Chancellor brands PM too weak to sack 'reckless and irresponsible' Braverman
Pool clip with Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves, in which she discusses the future of Home Secretary Suella Braverman, the policing of upcoming Armistice Day protests, Labour's stance on the Middle East conflict, GDP figures and flood...