9 h. ago Peru severs diplomatic relations with Mexico after former prime minister claims asylum

Peru's government has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy ChávezPeru’s government has announced the country is severing diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez, who is under investigation for rebellion.Peruvian foreign minister Hugo de Zela told reporters that Mexico’s decision to grant Chávez asylum at its embassy in Peru’s capital, Lima, constituted an “unfriendly act” that adds to the existing tensions between the two countries. The office of Peru’s president José Jerí in a statement then accused Mexico’s government of “repeated” interference with the internal affairs of the South American country. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Minister indicates support for ending ‘luxury car’ leases by benefits claimants

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander suggested she would be ‘comfortable’ with ‘high-end’ vehicles not being available through the Motability scheme.

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5 d. ago Mark Drakeford says his electoral system a reason why Reform UK won't win power in Wales

The former First Minister claimed the new electoral system he helped to introduce will prevent Reform UK from forming a government in Wales

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5 d. ago Lettuce Liz Truss names the 'incompetent technocrats' who 'really run Britain'

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has claimed that the UK has been run by 'incompetent technocrats' for the past 30 years, with the Government chosen by voters having little real power

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The American president is due to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in South Korea next week.

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1 week ago Chaos deepens on Labour's grooming gangs probe as victims demand Jess Phillips quits over 'cover

Keir Starmer has voiced confidence in the safeguarding minister despite four survivors demanding she is sacked amid 'cover-up' claims.

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1 week ago Four abuse survivors who quit grooming gangs inquiry will return if minister resigns

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1 week ago Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says full burqa ban 'not a priority' as she widens split with Robert Jenrick after shadow minister claimed Muslim veils SHOULD be outlawed

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1 week ago Jess Phillips faces demands to QUIT as Labour is accused of 'watering down' grooming gang inquiry after four victims quit panel

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1 week ago Jess Phillips faces demands to QUIT as Labour's grooming gangs inquiry descends into shambles

Furious victims have been calling for the Home Office minister to go claiming she had accused them of 'lying' about efforts to water down the probe.

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