38 minutes ago Matt Gaetz ethics report finds evidence Republican paid thousands for sex and drugs: Live updates

Gaetz stands accused of violating Florida’s statutory rape laws, among others, report finds

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46 minutes ago Who is Matt Gaetz’s wife, Ginger? The woman proudly standing by her man amid sex allegations

Gaetz’s 30-year-old wife Ginger describes herself as his ‘wifey’ in her Instagram profile bio. Rhian Lubin reports

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56 minutes ago Leaked draft of Matt Gaetz ethics report finds evidence he paid for sex with minor

CNN publishes draft concluding GOP congressman paid tens of thousands for sex and drugs among other violationsA leaked draft of a House ethics committee report on Matt Gaetz, the former Florida Republican congressman, found “substantial evidence” that he engaged in sex trafficking and paid for sex with a minor, among other serious violations of state law and congressional rules.The draft investigation was obtained by CNN and concludes that Gaetz, Trump’s first pick for attorney general, made payments totalling tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex and drugs across at least 20 separate occasions. The draft report also states that in 2017 Gaetz paid a 17-year-old girl for sex, which would constitute statutory rape under Florida law. Continue reading...

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76 minutes ago Anas Sarwar will be making a mistake if he opposes the SNP Government Budget

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Labour should claim credit for extra funding for Holyrood and pivot to how the money is being spent to improve lives.

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1 hour ago Matt Gaetz ethics report finds he paid thousands for sex with multiple women, partied with drugs

The House Ethics Committee's report into former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz found he paid over $90,000 for sex, including with a minor, handed out illicit drug 'party favors,' and more.

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1 hour ago Labour's economic plans are 'putting women in danger': Rape and domestic abuse charities warn funding cuts and Budget tax rises will see services axed

Five leading organisations have written to the PMwarning that funding cuts and an increases to employers' National Insurance Contributions could result in them 'closing our doors'.

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1 hour ago Gaza war victims take legal action against BP over oil supply to Israel

Palestinians accuse UK firm of breaching human rights laws by piping oil allegedly used by Israeli armyPalestinian victims of the war in Gaza are taking legal action against BP for running a pipeline that supplies much of Israel’s crude oil.The claimants have sent the British oil company a letter before claim, alleging it is breaching its stated commitments to human rights under international law. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Catford: Daughter suffers 'restless nights' as search for mother's remains continues

Fiona Holm, 48, was murdered by her abusive boyfriend Carl Cooper in 2023 and her body has not been found

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2 hours ago Rob Brydon's hilarious dig at Jo Page as he does travel report as Gavin & Stacey's Uncle Bryn

During the BBC Radio2 breakfast show Gavin & Stacey takeover, Rob Brydon was asked to present the travel report, in which he took the opportunity to make a slight dig at his co-star Joanna Page

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2 hours ago Man jailed after attempting to rape unconscious woman in City of London bar

Police are urging people to report crimes, regardless of how much time has passed

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