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Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden insists the government will listen to Tory rebels critical of its Rwanda plan

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Mr Dowden also said government would spend ‘whatever is required’ on scheme By Jason Grove Political Editor Published: 23:15 GMT, 17 December 2023 | Updated: 00:21 GMT, 18 December 2023 Oliver Dowden yesterday vowed the Government will spend ‘whatever is required’ to deport Channel migrants to Rwanda – as he extended an olive branch to … Read more

The BBC should split from ‘insolent’ star Gary Lineker, a former top executive at the corporation suggests

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By Paul Revoir Media Editor Published: 23:02 GMT, 12 December 2023 | Updated: 10:24 GMT, 13 December 2023 A former top BBC executive has suggested the corporation needs to go separate ways with ‘insolent’ star Gary Lineker. Danny Cohen, who was the former director of television at the BBC, said it was ‘offensive and embarrassing’ … Read more

‘This is beneath us’: Tory MPs row after party’s official X account tweets pic of BBC presenter giving viewers the middle finger to accuse Labour of having no plan to tackle illegal migration

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By David Wilcock, Deputy Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 09:37 GMT, 8 December 2023 | Updated: 09:37 GMT, 8 December 2023 Tory MPs opened a new battle in their civil war over immigration last night with a row over an x-rated social media advert featuring a BBC presenter giving viewers the middle finger.  Moderates demanded … Read more

Has anyone checked on Danny Dyer? Fans call on the star for his take on David Cameron’s return – after his iconic ‘He’s in Nice with his trotters up’ interview

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By Rory Tingle, Home Affairs Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 15:29 GMT, 14 November 2023 | Updated: 18:14 GMT, 14 November 2023 Fans have called for Danny Dyer to give his take on David Cameron‘s return – five years on from his iconic ‘he’s in Nice with his trotters up’ rant.  The original clip saw the EastEnders star … Read more

Domestic abuse and burglary victims are waiting for up to 13 hours for Britain’s slowest police force to attend priority calls

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Domestic abuse and burglary victims are left waiting for up to 13 hours for Britain’s slowest police force to attend priority calls, figures show. Police in Birmingham West took 13 and a half hours to respond to priority calls last year, according to data gathered from police forces across the country. Most forces aim to … Read more

Moment ex-SNP MP Lisa Cameron is cheered by Tories as she crosses the floor in the Commons to sit next to Theresa May on Conservative benches following her defection from the nationalists

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By Greg Heffer, Political Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 16:04 BST, 18 October 2023 | Updated: 16:05 BST, 18 October 2023 Ex-SNP MP Lisa Cameron was cheered by Tory MPs today as she crossed the floor of the House of Commons to sit on the Conservative benches. The East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow marked her dramatic defection … Read more

Farmer who lost land for cancelled HS2 has not received compensation

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Farmer who lost land for cancelled HS2 has not received compensation By Arthur Parashar Published: 09:00 BST, 11 October 2023 | Updated: 09:00 BST, 11 October 2023 Advertisement A farmer who lost 40 acres of his land to make way for the now axed HS2 route has revealed that he has still not received any … Read more

Keir Starmer to say Labour will need at least 10 years in power to ‘heal’ Britain in his keynote speech at the party’s conference

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Keir Starmer to say Labour will need at least 10 years in power to ‘heal’ Britain in his keynote speech at the party’s conference Starmer will use his speech to set out plans for a ‘decade of national renewal’ By Jason Groves Political Editor Published: 22:44 BST, 9 October 2023 | Updated: 09:00 BST, 10 … Read more

Keir Starmer’s ‘big build’ on the ‘green belt’: Labour leader to unveil plan for a ‘new generation’ of large towns with Georgian-style houses by reclassifying ‘low quality’ protected land such as car parks

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Keir Starmer’s ‘big build’ on the ‘green belt’: Labour leader to unveil plan for a ‘new generation’ of large towns with Georgian-style houses by reclassifying ‘low quality’ protected land such as car parks By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline and Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter Published: 08:17 BST, 10 October 2023 | Updated: 15:51 BST, … Read more

THE GREAT DEBATE: Could Keir Starmer’s controversial plans to build houses on the ‘green belt’ solve the UK’s housing crisis?

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THE GREAT DEBATE: Could Keir Starmer’s controversial plans to build houses on the ‘green belt’ solve the UK’s housing crisis? By MailOnline Reporter Published: 18:16 BST, 10 October 2023 | Updated: 20:16 BST, 10 October 2023 As part of a ‘decade in power,’ Keir Starmer today unveiled plans to build new housing developments on previously … Read more

Farmer who lost 40 acres of his land to make way for now cancelled HS2 route says he still hasn’t received any compensation after it was acquired by compulsory purchase order in February

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A farmer who lost 40 acres of his land to make way for the now axed HS2 route has revealed that he has still not received any compensation after it was acquired by a compulsory purchase order. Bernard Kettle, 82, who owns Bower End farm in Madeley, Staffordshire, had 40 acres of his 100-acre site … Read more

Republicans demand major changes after Kevin McCarthy’s ousting: GOP calls for SCRAPPING rule Matt Gaetz to kick Speaker out – less than 24 hours after historic vote

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Republicans demand major changes after Kevin McCarthy’s ousting: GOP calls for SCRAPPING rule Matt Gaetz to kick Speaker out – less than 24 hours after historic vote The 70-member Republican Main Street Caucus demanded that any candidate for speaker pitch a plan on how to change the rules ‘Personal politics should never again be used … Read more

Nigel Farage says he COULD re-join the Tories if it becomes a ‘real’ right-wing party after he was feted by activists at conference

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Nigel Farage says he COULD re-join the Tories if it becomes a ‘real’ right-wing party after he was feted by activists at conference By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 08:47 BST, 4 October 2023 | Updated: 10:50 BST, 4 October 2023 Nigel Farage has given his clearest hint yet that he could re-join … Read more