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A man was arrested outside the UK Parliament

Man arrested after reports of person carrying knives outside UK Parliament

Six councillors on Newcastle City Council have quit the Labour Party

Six councillors on Newcastle City Council have quit the Labour Party

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Six councillors, including former leader, quit Labour Party

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury (left) and a screenshot from a video allegedly showing him

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury (left) and a screenshot from a video allegedly showing him

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Labour MP 'punched man after row about fuel payments and bridge closure'

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has defended his party's decision to base GB Energy's chair in England

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has defended his party's decision to base GB Energy's chair in England

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'Another part of the country': Anas Sarwar defends GB Energy chief's England base

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gathered in central London for a protest following his arrest on Friday

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gathered in central London for a protest following his arrest on Friday

Four arrests made at Tommy Robinson march in London

Bank holidays in Scotland are different to in the rest of the UK

Bank holidays in Scotland are different to in the rest of the UK

When are bank holidays in Scotland – and are they different to England?

UK Food Minister Daniel Zeichner (top right), Scottish Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie, and a glass of Scotch whisky

UK Food Minister Daniel Zeichner (top right), Scottish Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie, and a glass of Scotch whisky

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Scottish food and drink exports 'at risk' as Labour consider enacting Tory laws

Police say arrests were made when people tried to get past officers who had formed a cordon

Police say arrests were made when people tried to get past officers who had formed a cordon

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Arrests made at London pro-Palestine protests

England striker Harry Kane walks past the Euro 2024 championship trophy

England striker Harry Kane walks past the Euro 2024 championship trophy

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England could be kicked out of Euro 2028 over football bill, Uefa warns Labour

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that people in the UK face 'painful' budget cuts

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that people in the UK face 'painful' budget cuts

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Labour's first UK Government Budget will be 'painful', Keir Starmer says

Former first minister Humza Yousaf said that his comments about leaving the UK were not only about recent race riots

Former first minister Humza Yousaf said that his comments about leaving the UK were not only about recent race riots

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Humza Yousaf: It's not only racist pogroms making me consider leaving UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, and a burning police car on the streets of Hartlepool following a far-right riot

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, and a burning police car on the streets of Hartlepool following a far-right riot

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What do far-right riots have to do with Labour’s fiscal rules? Pretty much everything

Professor John Curtice, and shops being boarded up in Northampton on Wednesday amid fears of far-right violence

Professor John Curtice, and shops being boarded up in Northampton on Wednesday amid fears of far-right violence

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John Curtice gives verdict on why far-right riots hit England but not Scotland

Far-right rioters clash with police outside a Holiday Express in Manvers

Far-right rioters clash with police outside a Holiday Express in Manvers

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Far-right rioters set fire to hotel hosting asylum seekers in Rotherham

Richard Murphy and Robin McAlpine delve into the ins and outs of PFI in a special podcast episode for The National

Richard Murphy and Robin McAlpine delve into the ins and outs of PFI in a special podcast episode for The National

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Podcast special: Robin McAlpine and Richard Murphy on Labour's PFI Scandal

Wes Streeting (left) and Rachel Reeves (right) were among those appointed to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's top team

Wes Streeting (left) and Rachel Reeves (right) were among those appointed to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's top team

Cabinet reshuffle

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Keir Starmer appoints Cabinet as he forms Labour government

This election has seen the second lowest voter turnout since 1885

This election has seen the second lowest voter turnout since 1885

General Election

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How does voter turnout compare with previous Westminster elections?

Returning officers have reported 'busy' polling stations

Returning officers have reported 'busy' polling stations

General Election

Voter turnout set to exceed expectations and match 2019 election

Pen ink could risk obscuring the ballot paper

Pen ink could risk obscuring the ballot paper

General Election 2024

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Why are pencils used at polling stations and can you use a pen instead?

Alt-right actor Laurence Fox speaking to people attending a St George's Day rally on Whitehall

Alt-right actor Laurence Fox speaking to people attending a St George's Day rally on Whitehall

Metropolitan Police

Six arrests as 'emergency worker assaulted' at St George's day rally in London

Video shared by the Met Police showing violence against officers at a St George's Day march in London

Video shared by the Met Police showing violence against officers at a St George's Day march in London

Metropolitan Police

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Violence against police officers erupts at St George's Day march in London

Angela Rayner denied being a 'hypocrite' over the profits she made from selling her council house

Angela Rayner denied being a 'hypocrite' over the profits she made from selling her council house

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Police investigate Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner

A Reform UK activist holds a placard at a campaign event

A Reform UK activist holds a placard at a campaign event

Conservative Party

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'He'd be expelled': Tory MP risks losing whip by endorsing Reform UK candidate

The Foreign Office has been accused of being 'inappropriate' and 'rooted in the past'

The Foreign Office has been accused of being 'inappropriate' and 'rooted in the past'

Scottish development chief slams 'appalling' London Foreign Office building

Neo Nazi agitators have encouraged supporters to bombard Police Scotland with hate crime reports

Neo Nazi agitators have encouraged supporters to bombard Police Scotland with hate crime reports

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'Overwhelm them': Neo Nazi groups set out to spam hate crime system

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron is the minister in charge of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron is the minister in charge of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Foreign Office 'elitist' and 'rooted in past', says report by top diplomats

A pro-Palestine protester waves a flag in support of the war-torn nation

A pro-Palestine protester waves a flag in support of the war-torn nation

Conservative Party

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Schoolkids wearing pro-Palestine badges referred to anti-terror unit, teachers say

Foreign Secretary David Cameron has contradicted a number of claims made by an Israeli spokesperson

Foreign Secretary David Cameron has contradicted a number of claims made by an Israeli spokesperson

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Israel is withholding water and delaying aid to Gaza, David Cameron admits

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron (right) met with Israeli War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron (right) met with Israeli War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz

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Foreign Secretary Cameron meets Israeli minister and Netanyahu rival Gantz

The Act of Union may have been signed in a summer house

The Act of Union may have been signed in a summer house

Scottish independence

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The Act of Union may have been signed in a shed - we got to see inside

Train ticket offices will no longer close as proposals are scrapped

Train ticket offices will no longer close as proposals are scrapped

Conservative Party

Train ticket offices in England to stay open as Tories scrap closure plans

JustRight Scotland's Andy Sirel said asylum seekers will soon be left in 'indefinite purgatory'

JustRight Scotland's Andy Sirel said asylum seekers will soon be left in 'indefinite purgatory'

Illegal Migration Act is a 'ticking time bomb', says Scottish human rights charity

MP Dr Lisa Cameron's defection from the SNP to the Tories has raised questions about the UK's democratic system

MP Dr Lisa Cameron's defection from the SNP to the Tories has raised questions about the UK's democratic system

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Legislation to help stop MPs defecting 'worth pursuing', says legal expert

Gail Porter has urged Girlguiding to introduce a vegan badge and 'make a difference together'

Gail Porter has urged Girlguiding to introduce a vegan badge and 'make a difference together'

Scottish TV personality makes case for Girl Guides 'vegan interest' badge

The two samplers were made by Robert Burns' sister Isabella

The two samplers were made by Robert Burns' sister Isabella

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Two embroidered samplers made by Robert Burns' sister go up for auction

Sir Keir Starmer dashed hopes of a referendum on Irish re-unification should he be elected as PM

Sir Keir Starmer dashed hopes of a referendum on Irish re-unification should he be elected as PM

Northern Ireland

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Referendum on Irish unification is 'not even on the horizon,' says Starmer

The benefits of independence could reach beyond Scotland's borders

The benefits of independence could reach beyond Scotland's borders

Scottish independence

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Independence done right won’t only reform Scotland but England too

Martyn Day joined parliamentarians from across the house to demonstrate in support of the bill outside Westminster

Martyn Day joined parliamentarians from across the house to demonstrate in support of the bill outside Westminster

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SNP MP accuses peers of 'thwarting' trophy hunting bill with time-wasting tactics

Stephen Flynn told people to 'lighten up'

Stephen Flynn told people to 'lighten up'

England football

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People should 'lighten up' over Scotland fans booing God Save The King

A group of Scotland fans united in their support for the team by performing their own rendition of William Wallace's speech in Braveheart

A group of Scotland fans united in their support for the team by performing their own rendition of William Wallace's speech in Braveheart

England football

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Scotland fans recite iconic Braveheart speech in hilarious viral TikTok

The UK Government has paid out a total of around £6.9 billion under the emergency loan scheme

The UK Government has paid out a total of around £6.9 billion under the emergency loan scheme

UK Government shells out additional £1.2bn on Covid loans

The BBC released its first image of actor Steve Coogan playing Jimmy Savile in drama The Reckoning last week

The BBC released its first image of actor Steve Coogan playing Jimmy Savile in drama The Reckoning last week

All profits from BBC's Savile drama will be donated to victims of abuse

Kevin Spacey was cleared of nine sex offences

Kevin Spacey was cleared of nine sex offences

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Kevin Spacey cleared of sexually assaulting four men

Anas Sarwar and Labour leader Keir Starmer

Anas Sarwar and Labour leader Keir Starmer

Colchester General Hospital

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How is the Labour Party manifesto shaping up so far?

Newly elected Labour MP Keir Mather, centre, with his party leader Keir Starmer, right, after the by-election win

Newly elected Labour MP Keir Mather, centre, with his party leader Keir Starmer, right, after the by-election win

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'He'll soon be history' Starmer hits back at Johnny Mercer after Inbetweeners jibe

Sarah Dyke is the new MP for Somerset and Frome

Sarah Dyke is the new MP for Somerset and Frome

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LibDems overturn 19,000 majority to win Somerton and Frome by-election

Tory MP Steve Tuckwell after his victory

Tory MP Steve Tuckwell after his victory

Conservative Party

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Tories hold on to ex-PM's former seat in blow to Keir Starmer

Rishi Sunak wants to limit access to university degrees which don't result in high employment rates for graduates

Rishi Sunak wants to limit access to university degrees which don't result in high employment rates for graduates

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'Attack on aspirations': Rishi Sunak to crack down on 'low value' university degrees

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt speaking during the British Chambers Commerce Annual Global conference, at the QEII Centre, London (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt speaking during the British Chambers Commerce Annual Global conference, at the QEII Centre, London (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

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Jeremy Hunt prioritises tackling inflation over tax cuts amid pressure from Tory MPs

Ofcom has launched an investigation into the broadcaster's Don't Kill Cash campaign

Ofcom has launched an investigation into the broadcaster's Don't Kill Cash campaign

Ofcom begins investigation into GB News over anti-cashless society campaign

Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, arriving at at Dorland House in London

Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, arriving at at Dorland House in London

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Cabinet Office loses legal bid to withhold Boris Johnson's WhatsApps

Rishi Sunak's government is seeking permission to take their Rwanda deportation policy to the Supreme Court

Rishi Sunak's government is seeking permission to take their Rwanda deportation policy to the Supreme Court

Illegal immigration bill

UK Government launches appeal bid over Rwanda deportation policy

The High Court removed the right to roam from Dartmoor land earlier this year

The High Court removed the right to roam from Dartmoor land earlier this year

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Almost two-thirds of public back right to roam introduction in England

First Minister Humza Yousaf has called on Rishi Sunak to fully embrace Horizon Europe

First Minister Humza Yousaf has called on Rishi Sunak to fully embrace Horizon Europe

First Minister calls on Sunak to embrace Horizon Europe