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Swinney told to ‘make amends’ to Covid bereaved if he becomes first minister

Swinney told to ‘make amends’ to Covid bereaved if he becomes first minister

Swinney told to ‘make amends’ to Covid bereaved if he becomes first minister

04 May 2024

The Scottish Liberal Democrats said Mr Swinney must set out how he will overhaul government transparency.


Hunt for pair after man, 70, ‘violently robbed’ while withdrawing cash from ATM

Hunt for pair after man, 70, ‘violently robbed’ while withdrawing cash from ATM

Hunt for pair after man, 70, ‘violently robbed’ while withdrawing cash from ATM

04 May 2024

The victim has lost hearing in one ear and had to stop work following the attack, officers said as they search for two suspects.


Gyles Brandreth says he blames himself for death of Rod Hull

Gyles Brandreth says he blames himself for death of Rod Hull

Gyles Brandreth says he blames himself for death of Rod Hull

04 May 2024

Rod Hull tumbled from a ladder outside his bungalow in Winchelsea, East Sussex, in 1999.


About 31,000 properties in East Sussex without water due to burst main

About 31,000 properties in East Sussex without water due to burst main

About 31,000 properties in East Sussex without water due to burst main

04 May 2024

Southern Water said the disruption to homes in St Leonards-on-Sea and some areas of Hastings is expected to continue into the weekend.


Boris Johnson thanks villagers who refused to let him vote without ID

Boris Johnson thanks villagers who refused to let him vote without ID

Boris Johnson thanks villagers who refused to let him vote without ID

04 May 2024

Thursday’s election was the first time many voters in England and Wales had to present ID to vote.


What the papers say – May 4

What the papers say – May 4

What the papers say – May 4

04 May 2024

Here are the stories leading the daily newspapers this Saturday.


SNP running scared of electorate with refusal to call election – Labour

SNP running scared of electorate with refusal to call election – Labour

SNP running scared of electorate with refusal to call election – Labour

04 May 2024

John Swinney is likely to become the third first minister in just over a year next week.


Harry ‘expected to meet with King amid UK visit’

Harry ‘expected to meet with King amid UK visit’

Harry ‘expected to meet with King amid UK visit’

04 May 2024

According to reports, any potential meeting is unlikely to include the Prince of Wales.


Rishi Sunak braces for mayoral results as election counts continue

Rishi Sunak braces for mayoral results as election counts continue

Rishi Sunak braces for mayoral results as election counts continue

03 May 2024

The Prime Minister claimed the Tories ‘have everything to fight for’ despite counting widespread losses on Friday.


Three charged after protest stops coach taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Three charged after protest stops coach taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Three charged after protest stops coach taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

03 May 2024

Police said they were called at around 8.40am on Thursday to reports of people obstructing a coach, which was parked outside a hotel in Peckham.


Sunak suffers ballot box drubbing as first day of election results ends

Sunak suffers ballot box drubbing as first day of election results ends

Sunak suffers ballot box drubbing as first day of election results ends

03 May 2024

Ben Houchen’s reprieve win in the Tees Valley mayoral election may yet be enough for Rishi Sunak to stave off a Tory rebellion.


Labour’s Gaza stance leads to voter backlash in English councils

Labour’s Gaza stance leads to voter backlash in English councils

Labour’s Gaza stance leads to voter backlash in English councils

03 May 2024

Losses in Oxford, Oldham, Manchester and Rochdale appeared to signal discontent among voters with Labour’s approach to the conflict.


Narinder Kaur ‘seeking legal advice’ as Laurence Fox ‘upskirting’ tweet probed

Narinder Kaur ‘seeking legal advice’ as Laurence Fox ‘upskirting’ tweet probed

Narinder Kaur ‘seeking legal advice’ as Laurence Fox ‘upskirting’ tweet probed

03 May 2024

In a now-deleted tweet, posted on Tuesday, Fox shared a compromising image of Kaur.


William to make first visit to Isles of Scilly since becoming Duke of Cornwall

William to make first visit to Isles of Scilly since becoming Duke of Cornwall

William to make first visit to Isles of Scilly since becoming Duke of Cornwall

03 May 2024

William will carry out engagements in Newquay on Thursday May 9 and on the Isles of Scilly on Friday May 10.


Sir Ed Davey poses with ‘Tory dinosaurs’ in latest election campaign stunt

Sir Ed Davey poses with ‘Tory dinosaurs’ in latest election campaign stunt

Sir Ed Davey poses with ‘Tory dinosaurs’ in latest election campaign stunt

03 May 2024

The costumed individuals held up a banner reading ‘Make this Conservative Government history’, suggesting the Tories’ time in power was over.


Labour says it will ‘work to earn votes back’ after Gaza-related election defeats

Labour says it will ‘work to earn votes back’ after Gaza-related election defeats

Labour says it will ‘work to earn votes back’ after Gaza-related election defeats

03 May 2024

Yvette Cooper conceded there had been a backlash against Labour’s stance on Gaza amid otherwise positive local election results.


Government’s failure to stop Ofsted damage is reckless, union chief warns

Government’s failure to stop Ofsted damage is reckless, union chief warns

Government’s failure to stop Ofsted damage is reckless, union chief warns

03 May 2024

Delegates at the NAHT annual conference will debate a motion on inspection, calling for all routes to be explored to ‘safeguard leaders’ lives’.


Investigation into ‘missing’ notes from key Executive meeting

Investigation into ‘missing’ notes from key Executive meeting

Investigation into ‘missing’ notes from key Executive meeting

03 May 2024

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry had previously been told that handwritten notes of the meeting on July 2 2020 had not been located.


Starmer hails ‘very special moment’ of mayoral win in Sunak’s back yard

Starmer hails ‘very special moment’ of mayoral win in Sunak’s back yard

Starmer hails ‘very special moment’ of mayoral win in Sunak’s back yard

03 May 2024

The Labour leader hailed his party’s win in the York and North Yorkshire mayoral election, in an area he called ‘the heart of Tory territory’.


Second man arrested after death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey is bailed

Second man arrested after death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey is bailed

Second man arrested after death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey is bailed

03 May 2024

Essex Police said that the 36-year-old suspect, from Witham, who was arrested on Wednesday has since been bailed.


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