Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Nigel Farage: Coutts document 'shows bank account shut over my views'

Nigel Farage says he obtained a copy of a report by the bank's wealth reputational risk committee.

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Keir Starmer recasts Blair model for age of insecurity

The Labour leader nods to Sir Tony Blair in a speech setting out his programme for government.

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Philippa Whitford: Eighth SNP MP to quit at next election

Dr Philippa Whitford says SNP MPs have been treated with "aggression and contempt" in Parliament.

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UK emergency alert could be tested every two years

A senior official says regular testing would ensure the technology was operating smoothly.

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Two-child benefit cap: Keir Starmer to face challenge from Labour policy body

The Labour leader's refusal to scrap the limit will be raised at a meeting of the party's policy body.

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Ben Wallace: Ukraine has 'tragically become a battle lab' for war technology

The minister says new UK defence plans are influenced by lessons learned from Ukraine.

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Big win for ministers seeking solution to small boats problem

Opposition to the bill from peers and some Tory MPs, including former PM Theresa May, melted away.

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Green defectors become Your Party's first Scottish councillors

Dan Hutchison, Seonad Hoy and Leodhas Massie have become the first elected Your Party representatives in Scotland. from BBC News https://i...