26 m. ago Keir Starmer refuses to apologise to Rosie Duffield over transphobia row

Kemi Badenoch accused the PM of ‘hounding’ the gender critical MP out of the Labour Party in a series of ugly exchanges in the Commons

Politics

34 m. ago The Greater Manchester park that's a piece of the countryside ‘in the middle of suburbia’

'Given that this is on the outskirts of the city, surrounded by residential areas, it is usually surprisingly quiet and peaceful'

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57 m. ago Starmer calls for ‘lower temperature’ in trans debate as Badenoch says he must admit he was wrong about defining women – UK politics live

PM faced questions at PMQs after No 10 spokesperson said on Tuesday he does not believe transgender women are womenRosie Duffield, the independent MP who left Labour after the election in part because she felt her gender critical views made her unwelcome in the party (although her resignation letter focused on welfare issues), has claimed that Keir Starmer no longer arguing a trans woman is a woman shows he is a “manager rather than a leader”.Speaking on LBC, Duffield said:It’s just another sign of the prime minister’s lack of leadership skills. I’m bound to say that, he’s a manager rather than a leader. He responds and reacts rather than leads from the front, and this is what we’re seeing again from him.Nigel Farage is peddling a dangerous fantasy by claiming the UK can be self-sufficient in gas.After sixty years of drilling, the truth is the UK has already burned most of its gas. That’s down to geology, not politics, and no amount of hot air from Farage will change that. Continue ...

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65 m. ago David Beckham to reunite with son Brooklyn at 50th birthday bash amid rumoured family feud

The former England captain will reportedly celebrate the milestone at three-Michelin-star restaurant Core in Notting Hill

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92 m. ago Starmer calls for ‘lower temperature’ in trans debate as Badenoch says he must admit he was wrong about defining women – PMQs live

PM faces questions in Commons after No 10 spokesperson said on Tuesday he does not believe transgender women are womenRosie Duffield, the independent MP who left Labour after the election in part because she felt her gender critical views made her unwelcome in the party (although her resignation letter focused on welfare issues), has claimed that Keir Starmer no longer arguing a trans woman is a woman shows he is a “manager rather than a leader”.Speaking on LBC, Duffield said:It’s just another sign of the prime minister’s lack of leadership skills. I’m bound to say that, he’s a manager rather than a leader. He responds and reacts rather than leads from the front, and this is what we’re seeing again from him.Nigel Farage is peddling a dangerous fantasy by claiming the UK can be self-sufficient in gas.After sixty years of drilling, the truth is the UK has already burned most of its gas. That’s down to geology, not politics, and no amount of hot air from Farage will change that. Contin...

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1 hour ago Prince Louis is the spitting image of Prince William at the same age in new birthday portrait

Earlier this morning, the Princess of Wales shared an adorable photograph of Louis flashing a toothless grin to mark his seventh birthday.

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1 hour ago Vernon Kay surprises fans as he jokes 'no thanks' over age announcement

The presenter is just days away from celebrating his birthday after he hit a milestone age last year

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2 h. ago Kate Middleton breaks tradition with Prince Louis' newly released birthday picture

Following tradition, the Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a new picture of Prince Louis to mark his birthday today - but in one change, the snap was not taken by Kate

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2 h. ago Rangers manager blow as Ibrox linked boss favourite for EFL job following surprise sacking

Rangers could be about to suffer a blow in their search for a new manager.

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2 h. ago Humiliation for Ed Miliband as he is forced into legal guarantee that solar panels made by slaves WON'T be used in Labour's Net Zero drive

The Energy Secretary will reportedly introduce an amendment to legislation forcing GB Energy to ensure 'slavery and human trafficking' is not part of its supply chain.

Politics

2 h. ago Trafford Centre announces major event with army vehicles, military displays and street party

The Trafford Centre has unveiled plans for VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations

Events

2 h. ago I've travelled all over the world but here's the surprising tourist hotspot I will NEVER go back to

A travel influencer, who goes by @therealagnew__ on TikTok, has vowed he'll never return to a popular hotspot after claiming 'pushy' sellers and sky-high prices left him with a 'bad taste' in his mouth.

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2 h. ago Prince Louis flashes toothless smile in sweet photograph to mark young royal's seventh birthday

The smiling prince is seen without several of his front teeth in the new picture

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2 h. ago Can you spot what's different about this royal portrait? Princess Isabella of Denmark breaks protocol as she poses for her 18th birthday

Denmark's royal household has released Princess Isabella's first official gala portraits to mark her 18th birthday on Monday- however many noticed a unique modern twist.

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2 h. ago Nationwide brings in key account change as new details sent out to customers

A customer got in touch as they were surprised by the change at Nationwide Building Society

Economics

2 h. ago Amy Macdonald to perform surprise free pop up set in Glasgow to mark new album tour dates

The chart-topping Scots singer’s new single Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For? premiered on BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills show this morning.

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2 h. ago Inside the Beckham feud: what is really going on with the Posh and Becks brood?

As Brooklyn Beckham misses yet another birthday celebration, we explore the growing rift in England’s unofficial second royal family

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2 h. ago Everton fan plots to ruin Liverpool's Premier League title celebrations with devious plan

A crafty Everton fan has come up with a cunning plan to try and spoil the party as Liverpool supporters prepare to celebrate winning the Premier League

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3 h. ago Britain's Got Talent’s Amanda Holden says ‘I’m the only one’ as she’s quizzed over show’s huge milestone

Amanda Holden surprised her fellow judges to celebrate 18 years of the talent competition

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3 h. ago Prince Louis shows off missing front teeth in birthday photo

The photo was taken earlier this month by Josh Shinner in Norfolk

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