Politics

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Fans' cocaine use left football ground toilets 'looking like a laundrette'
The claim was aired at a hearing of the Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, which is investigating safety at sporting events
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One in ten first-time callers to the Samaritans worried about money or jobs
The mental health charity is calling on Jeremy Hunt to invest more money in supporting people in need in tomorrow's budget. It it is seeing record numbers of people contacting it with financial issues
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British Gas refuses to admit prepayment meter failings leaving MPs 'astonished'
Energy companies faced a dramatic grilling by MPs following reports of debt collectors forcibly breaking into vulnerable customers' homes to fit prepayment meters
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Rishi Sunak spoken to by police after letting dog off lead in London park
The PM's close protection officers had to step in after the Prime Minister's labrador Nova was allowed to run free in Hyde Park in London - just yards from a sign warning it was against the rules
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Tories acted like 'Putin' by forcing Gary Lineker off air, claims Labour
Labour's shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said the BBC had "capitulated to a Tory cancel campaign" and warned chairman Richard Sharp is "completely unable to carry out his role"
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HS2 delay 'will trigger job cuts and could see firms go bust' leak shows
A leaked document produced by Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh in the Commons laid bare the potential impact of the controversial two-year delay to a key section of the high speed railway
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What's top of your wish list for tomorrow's budget? Take our poll
Amid a backdrop of mass industrial action, sky-high inflation, and a cost-of-living crisis, Jeremy Hunt certainly has his work cut out for him ...
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Boris Johnson given date and time for his Partygate grilling next week
The former PM will face questions on whether he deliberately misled MPs about lockdown-busting parties in No10 during the showdown that will be broadcast live on TV
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Tory mocked as he claims he doesn't know how his defence warning tweet vanished
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid gave Security minister Tom Tugendhat a rough ride as he insisted he did not know how Twitter worked in excruciating interview
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Steel rescue plan could save 250 jobs if court agrees, says Liberty Steel boss
The High Court in Manchester will tomorrow hear an application by GFG Alliance to overturn the administration process slapped on Aartee Bright Bar last month
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China blasts UK, US and Australia for fuelling 'arms race' with submarine pact
Beijing has blasted the deal struck by the UK, Australia and the US to build nuclear-powered submarines to counter the Chinese threat in the Pacific
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Jacob Rees-Mogg says forgetful women 'don't remember' to pay licence fee
Tory MPs are seeking revenge on the BBC after it announced Gary Lineker will be allowed to return to TV screens next weekend following a row over his criticism of the government
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Braverman's policies branded 'cruel and heartless' by ex-Home Office adviser
The comments from Nimco Ali came as the Government's Illegal Migration Bill passed the first parliamentary hurdle - but former PM Theresa May suggested victims of modern slavery would be treated as 'collateral damage'
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Jeremy Hunt's Budget 2023 predictions in full - what it means for you
At 12.30pm on Wednesday the Chancellor will deliver his first Budget in the Commons amid a backdrop of mass industrial action, sky-high inflation, and a cost-of-living crisis.
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Thousands of teenagers owed share of massive £394million cash pot
Around 145,000 young people are entitled to a share of the £394million child trust funds cash pot - which works at an average of £2,717 each, according to the official spending watchdog
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Tory politician sparks fury with 'racist' Ian Wright tweet over Gary Lineker row
Alexis McEvoy, a councillor in New Forest, sparked fury with the tweet branded as racist after she called Ian Wright a 'typical black hypocrite' because he supports Gary Lineker
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Rishi Sunak admits worries about young daughters seeing harmful content online
The Prime Minister, who has two daughters, Krishna and Anoushka, said new legislation to crack down on vile material online would give parents vital peace of mind
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Hundreds take part in protest outside Parliament against Illegal Migration Bill
Huge crowds have gathered in Parliament Square chanting 'stop the bill' as MPs debated Home Secretary Suella Braverman's draconian plans to end Channel crossings
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'Restoring trust in the police is vital to make us all feel safer'
We acknowledge many police officers do a dangerous, difficult job. But the jailings of David Carrick and Wayne Couzens show some officers break the law instead of upholding it
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'Gary Lineker row brought an ugly information war into the open as never before'
Perhaps Garygate is a blessing in disguise. The BBC is a national institution, like the NHS, and a similarly world-class achievement. But if that independence is to be maintained, there has to be change.
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Britain could DOUBLE number of nuclear subs under new pact with US and Australia
Rishi Sunak unveils plans for the Royal Navy to acquire new attack submarines under Aukus defence deal to replace UK's existing seven-vessel fleet
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Suella Braverman plans to lock up children - but her plan won't work, MPs told
MPs were told the Illegal Migration Bill will make the problem worse, while embarrassingly for the government former Prime Minister Theresa May was among the Tories to speak out against it
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Drinkers who prefer low calorie G&Ts being stung by the taxman, distillers warn
Research by the UK Spirits Alliance shows that people drinking 14 units of gin and tonics are taxed £4.06, while those choosing cider are taxed £1.13, leading to calls for a rethink
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Boris Johnson blasted for putting dad forward for a knighthood - poll results
The former Prime Minister reportedly included father Stanley in a 100-strong wish list for honourees - leaving most of you open-mouthed at such 'appalling nepotism'
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Out-of-touch Rishi Sunak refuses to answer question about private pool 3 times
The Prime Minister repeatedly wriggled out of answering questions about his luxury swimming pool after it emerged he had spent tens of thousands of pounds linking it to the National Grid as hundreds of leisure centres face closure