UK asylum plans: Barges and ex-bases set to be used to house migrants

The plan, to be announced by Robert Jenrick, is a move away from using hotels to house asylum-seekers.

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Liberal Democrats call for 8,000 extra GPs at local elections launch

May's local elections are the "final chance" to send a message to the government, the Lib Dems say.

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Teachers' strikes: Keegan says pay deal is final offer

Some unions are urging members to reject the deal, as the NEU announces another two potential strike days.

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Jeremy Corbyn: The left-wing veteran outcast by his party

The ex-Labour leader's long political career hangs in the balance after being stopped from standing as an MP.

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Jeremy Corbyn: Labour vote to ban ex-leader standing as candidate

Jeremy Corbyn was ejected from the parliamentary Labour party due to a row over antisemitism.

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Northern Ireland terrorism threat level rises

The move follows a rise in dissident republican activity, including a gun attack on a top policeman.

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Two Conservative Black Country MPs to step down at election

Conservatives Nicola Richards and Stuart Anderson will not stand in West Bromwich and Wolverhampton.

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