Sussex MP apologises over Bexhill migrant centre but backs scheme

Huw Merriman, MP for Bexhill and Battle, says the centre is "a real challenge for the constituents".

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What led to a police probe over golly dolls in a pub in Essex?

A hate crime investigation is under way after gollywog dolls were seized from a pub in Essex.

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Whitehaven coal mine legal challenge rejected

Environmental campaigners lose their bid to have government backing for the Whitehaven mine quashed.

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Block on Scottish gender reforms to be challenged in court

The Scottish government is to launch a legal bid to overturn Westminster's veto on the controversial plans.

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Government rejects call to ban smacking in England

Children's charities says the government should make physical punishment of children illegal.

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Haverfordwest councillor's alleged slave comments investigated

Pembrokeshire councillor Andrew Edwards is alleged to have said white men should have black slaves.

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Labour unveils plan to save England's high streets

Proposals include cutting taxes and giving local councils powers to take over empty shops.

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