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‘Yacht fireworks’ spark forest fire
Thirteen people have been arrested in Greece after fireworks launched from a yacht allegedly started a forest fire.
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Analysis of resigning MPs reveals upcoming demographic shift in parliament
A flurry of general elections since 2015 has brought an unprecedented churn in our parliamentary representatives. This year, two in five MPs aren't seeking re-election and the picture for the…
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‘We need more support’: Farming community’s verdict on election manifestos
The Cheshire Show is a world away from Westminster - but amid the agriculture machinery displays, the pony club races and pens with the best of British livestock, we have…
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Top Tory official takes leave of absence amid election betting allegations
A top Conservative Party official has taken a leave of absence over allegations they placed bets on the timing of next month's general election.
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If the Tories win, the polling industry should be shut down for being useless | Adam Boulton
Have you ever taken part in an opinion poll? I was about to say that I haven't and then a dim memory surfaced from decades ago of a nice lady…
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Once a Tory stronghold, now even Liz Truss’ constituency hangs in the balance
In 2019 Liz Truss was once again elected MP for South West Norfolk - her fourth election win.
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Sunak claims Starmer could ‘put Brexit in peril’ – as Labour warn against election complacency
The Conservatives have claimed a Labour government could "put Brexit in peril" in statements and op-eds published on the eighth anniversary of the EU referendum.
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Missing teenager’s father and brother make emotional pleas for his safe return
The father and brother of Jay Slater, the British teenager missing in Tenerife since Monday, have made emotional pleas for his safe return.
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Militias using machetes and guns leave at least 23 dead in attacks on villages
An armed group using machetes and guns has killed 23 people in attacks on villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in recent days, authorities in the country have…
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Pitch invaders keen for selfies with Ronaldo cause chaos at Euro 2024 match
Four fans, including a child, ran onto the pitch at a Euro 2024 match with a goal of their own on Saturday – scoring a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo.
