Labour boasts SNP meltdown will make it 'easier' to win next election

Labour gloats that SNP meltdown will make it ‘easier’ for Keir Starmer to get into Downing Street at the next general election Scottish leader Anas Sarwar says Nicola Sturgeon’s departure will boost Labour  Labour is boasting that Nicola Sturgeon’s departure as SNP leader makes it ‘easier’ for Sir Keir Starmer to enter Downing Street. The […]

If Andrews is proud of his China trip, why so little transparency?

When then-prime minister Tony Abbott was asked in November 2014 by his German counterpart, Angela Merkel, to explain the drivers of Australia’s China policy, he answered “fear and greed”. At that point Xi Jinping had led China for just two years and Daniel Andrews was two weeks away from the election that made him premier. […]

Migrant rescue ship funded by Banksy is impounded in Italy

Migrant rescue ship funded by Banksy is impounded in Italy after responding to distress calls in the Med in breach of clampdown introduced by rightwing government The MV Louise Michel was impounded by Italian authorities in Lampedusa It went to assist three boats in distress after being ordered to dock A migrant rescue ship funded by […]

Court backlog causing alleged sex crime victims to withdraw complaints

Hundreds of sex crime trials collapse before ever making it to court as alleged victims withdraw complaints amid court backlogs Over 1,600 cases collapsed in last five years after complaints were withdrawn  Crown Courts has a ‘record-high’ backlog of sexual offence and adult rape cases Hundreds of sex crimes trials collapse before ever making it to […]

Retired optometrist suing Gwyneth Paltrow due to take the stand today

Retired optometrist suing Gwyneth Paltrow for ‘smashing into him’ on a ski-slope is due to give evidence in court today before star’s children Moses and Apple are also called to the stand Paltrow is countersuing Sanderson, alleging he crashed into her from behind Her attorneys are expected to call Moses and Apple Martin for evidence […]

Britain will bask in 15C temperatures by the end of this week

Spring finally arrives…but don’t put that brolly away yet! Britain will bask in balmy 15C temperatures by the end of this week but heavy rain will sweep across the country from tomorrow Warmer weather is on its way after the official arrival of Spring last week However large amounts of rain is forecasted to fall   […]

Schoolboy, 13, is fighting for his life after being hit by a vehicle

Schoolboy, 13, is fighting for his life after being hit by a vehicle outside a busy Tube station during rush hour Schoolboy, 13, was struck near Stockwell Station around 7.45am this morning  Police say he is in critical condition and his family have been notified  A schoolboy is fighting for his life after being struck by […]

Take one step at a time – and make progress

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