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Rishi Sunak braces for West Midlands mayoral result as election counts continue

Rishi Sunak braces for West Midlands mayoral result as election counts continue

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Former solicitor who exploited Grenfell Tower scheme is jailed

Former solicitor who exploited Grenfell Tower scheme is jailed

Flora Mendes submitted fraudulent applications which claimed 14 immigrants were living at Grenfell Tower during the fire.

Judge warns of knife crime ‘plague’ as youths detained for killing teenager

Judge warns of knife crime ‘plague’ as youths detained for killing teenager

Shane Cunningham fatally stabbed Mikey Roynon, 16, in the neck with a large knife during a house party in Bath, Somerset, in June last year

Floral tributes in Hainault show country’s solidarity, says family friend

Floral tributes in Hainault show country’s solidarity, says family friend

Bouquets of flowers, handwritten notes, Arsenal FC memorabilia and teddies have been left at the bottom of Laing Close in Hainault.

Bank holiday weekend expected to bring sunshine, showers and heavy traffic

Bank holiday weekend expected to bring sunshine, showers and heavy traffic

Greg Dewhurst, from the Met Office, said there would be ‘plenty of sunshine around, but it will become cloudier the further north you are’.

Family pay tribute to man whose remains were discovered in nature reserve

Family pay tribute to man whose remains were discovered in nature reserve

Stuart Everett’s remains were found in Kersal Dale Wetlands, near Salford, on April 4.

Talks over Tata steel plans have broken down, say unions

Talks over Tata steel plans have broken down, say unions

Community, the GMB and Unite said that the company was ‘completely disregarding’ the impact of its plans on workers and local communities.

Artist behind Kelly Jones album cover exhibits painting in art show

Artist behind Kelly Jones album cover exhibits painting in art show

Christine Clark’s painting Orbit, will form part of the Inception Art Show in Dalkeith Palace, Midlothian.

King to become patron of Royal British Legion after patronages review

King to become patron of Royal British Legion after patronages review

The review by the Royal Household featured the close involvement of members of the royal family.

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