Politics
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UN human rights chief criticises ‘disturbing’ Palestine Action ban
The UK government’s ban on Palestine Action is a “disturbing” misuse of counter-terrorism legislation, the United Nations’ human rights chief…
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Former MP Mhairi Black announces she has left the SNP
Indelible Telly/BBC Mhairi Black stood down as an MP ahead of the general election last year Former SNP MP Mhairi…
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Thanet District Council passes abusive language crackdown order
Thanet District Council (TDC) has passed a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour…
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Londonderry: Police say union flag theft was sectarian hate crime
An investigation is underway into the theft of a union flag which was being flown at a civil service building…
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Shouts of ‘shame’ ring-out during Swindon council asylum debate
Kelly Morgan BBC Wiltshire political reporter BBC Labour Councillor Repi Begum shared her lived experience during a heated debate Conservative…
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Welsh government should sell Cathays Park complex, insider says
Cemlyn Davies Political correspondent, BBC Wales News Getty Images Just 19% of staff based in Cathays Park worked in the…
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Trump takes a break from world affairs to tee-up his Scottish golf courses
James Cook Scotland editor As Donald Trump heads to Scotland, what to expect from his visit Donald Trump flies into…
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Jeremy Corbyn launches new party to ‘take on the rich and powerful’
Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent Getty Images Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is launching a new political party to…
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Suffering in Gaza is indefensible, says Keir Starmer
Paul Seddon Political reporter Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the “unspeakable and indefensible” humanitarian conditions in Gaza after…
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Epping council votes to urge government to shut asylum hotel
Danny Fullbrook BBC News, Essex Peter Walker BBC News, Essex PA Protesters gathered near The Bell Hotel in Epping while…
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