65 m. ago Fresh vote on independence ‘has never been more important’, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke as a new Scottish Government paper called on Westminster to ‘respect the people of Scotland’s right to decide their future’.

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70 m. ago Angela Rayner latest LIVE: 'Tax evader' graffiti daubed outside Deputy PM's Hove flat amid stamp duty storm

Labour colleagues rally to Angela Rayner’s defence as sources suggest her fate could be sealed within days

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71 m. ago The girl Kim Jong Un wants to rule North Korea after his death: All the signs that tyrant's daughter Ju Ae looks certain to be his chosen successor after stepping out with him during China visit

Kim Ju Ae, thought to be around 13, has been by her tyrant father's side at a growing number of official events.

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72 m. ago New deputy Green leader describes racist abuse on family seaside trip

Leeds councillor says people who threw bottles and shouted insults emboldened by rightwing rhetoricThe newly elected deputy leader of the Green party and his family were attacked on a day out at the seaside last week, with bottles thrown and racist abuse hurled, he has told the Guardian.Mothin Ali, a Leeds councillor, said the incident was a reflection of extreme rightwingers using inflammatory language to blame immigrants and refugees for social problems. Continue reading...

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74 m. ago Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool soccer parade pleads not guilty to 31 charges

The man accused of ramming his car into a parade of Liverpool soccer fans in May as the team was celebrating its Premier League triumph has pleaded not guilty to the 31 charges he is facing

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77 m. ago Former Royal Marine charged over Liverpool FC victory parade 'attack' pleads not guilty to 31 offences

Paul Doyle, 53, is facing charges including attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH) against two babies.

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82 m. ago Man accused of driving into Liverpool victory parade crowds pleads not guilty to 31 charges

Paul Doyle has pleaded not guilty to 31 offences at Liverpool Crown Court today.

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85 m. ago England’s toxic road runoff pollution being ignored, MPs told

Carcinogens entering waterways from 25,000 road outflows are not monitored or regulated by Environment Agency, committee hearsToxic, carcinogenic pollution that pours from 25,000 road outflows into rivers in England is being ignored by politicians and regulators, MPs have been told.Road runoff containing toxic particles from tyres and brakes, and pollution from fuel and oil spills – which washes into rivers after rainfall – can devastate aquatic life and, by increasing toxicity, reduce the overall health of waterways. It is responsible for 18% of the reason all rivers fail to meet good ecological and chemical standards. Continue reading...

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86 m. ago Man, 53, pleads not guilty to 31 offences at Liverpool FC victory parade crash

He appeared in court via video link

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88 m. ago Man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool victory parade appears in court

Paul Doyle is accused of driving into crowds at the parade, injuring over 100 people

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93 m. ago Liverpool victory parade crash suspect pleads not guilty to 31 charges

Paul Doyle, 53, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court via videolink to enter his pleas

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96 m. ago Paul Doyle pleads not guilty to 31 charges over Liverpool parade incident

Fifty-three-year-old was arrested after car was driven into crowd of people during football celebration in May A man has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent, after a car was driven into a crowd of people in Liverpool in May.Paul Doyle, 53, was arrested on 29 May after driving through a crowd of Liverpool football club supporters during the team’s Premier League trophy parade in the city centre on the evening of 26 May. Continue reading...

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99 m. ago Liverpool parade suspect Paul Doyle pleads not guilty to 31 charges

Paul Doyle, 53, is charged with 31 offences in connection with the crash, which happened on Water Street in the city centre in May as thousands gathered for Liverpool FC's victory parade

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1 hour ago Rachel Reeves has ‘full confidence’ in Angela Rayner over stamp duty row: UK Politics live

Angela Rayner said she was given inaccurate legal advice that led her to underpay tax when buying a flat in Hove in May

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1 hour ago Liverpool parade crash suspect Paul Doyle pleads not guilty to dangerous driving after car ploughed into fans

Paul Doyle, 53, is accused of driving into crowds of Liverpool football fans as they left a victory parade

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1 hour ago Hugh Bonneville uses TV interview at Downton Abbey premiere to talk about the 'indefensible' situation in Gaza

The 61-year-old British actor was appearing live on ITV News to talk about the film when he surprised the presenters to wade into politics.

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1 hour ago Should Keir Starmer stick by Angela Rayner after stamp duty tax row? Vote in our poll

Keir Starmer stood by Deputy PM Angela Rayner in Prime Minister's Questions following the stamp duty row over the purchase of her second home - and we've asked Mirror readers to share their thoughts

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1 hour ago Angela Rayner latest LIVE: Rachel Reeves says she has 'full confidence' in Deputy PM amid growing storm over underpaid stamp duty

Labour colleagues rally to Angela Rayner’s defence as sources suggest her fate could be sealed within days

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1 hour ago Ministers defend Rayner in tax row as fresh property purchase details emerge

Sources close to the Deputy Prime Minister said she was given three separate pieces of legal advice before buying an £800,000 property in Hove.

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1 hour ago Reeves has ‘full confidence’ in Rayner, and thinks deputy PM can keep her job – UK politics live

Chancellor offers unequivocal backing to colleague following stamp duty errorRachel Reeves, the chancellor, was also asked in her Sky News interview if the Rayner controversy showed that the stamp duty regime was “way too complicated”. Reeves sidestepped the question, saying:Well, look, Angela tried to do the right thing, and of course it is incumbent on all of us to try to properly understand the rules, and she is now working to make sure that the correct tax is paid.Well, the definitive advice came in on Wednesday morning, and that’s when Angela put out the statement.On Tuesday as well some court injunctions were lifted related to her disabled son and those circumstances, and that’s why Angela was able to make a full statement on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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