24 m. ago Robert Jenrick sacked from shadow cabinet by Kemi Badenoch over 'secret plot to leave Tories': Latest reaction and updates

LIVE UPDATES: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has dramatically sacked her former leadership rival Robert Jenrick from the shadow cabinet. Catch all the latest updates here.

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37 m. ago Council respond after Bolton horror crash as ‘concerned’ residents say ‘repeated serious accidents’ reported in past five years

Councillors listened in silence as the tragedy was described 'as an unimaginable loss for our community'

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40 m. ago Robert Jenrick sacked by Kemi Badenoch over ‘clear evidence he was plotting to defect’ – UK politics live

‘I have sacked Robert Jenrick from the shadow cabinet, removed the whip and suspended his party membership with immediate effect,’ Tory leader saysFull report: Badenoch sacks JenrickNigel Farage, speaking at his press conference in Scotland, has said that “of course” he has had conversations with Robert Jenrick, who was sacked by Kemi Badenoch this morning for planning to defect.UPDATE: Farage said:I have had conversations with a number of very senior conservatives over the course of the last week, the last month. A lot of them realise that for all the talk on 8 May the Conservative Party will cease to be a national party. They will be obliterated in Scotland, Wales, the red wall councils.As far as Mr Jenrick is concerned, of course I have talked to Robert Jenrick. Was I on the verge of signing him up? No. But we have had conversations.This morning I removed the Conservative whip from Robert Jenrick after dismissing him from the shadow cabinet.I was very sorry to be presented with c...

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41 m. ago Claudia Winkleman leaves Traitors fans gobsmacked as she's seen without iconic fringe

Rare BBC footage from 1996 shows The Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman without her signature fringe, revealing a dramatic style transformation that has left viewers shocked

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49 m. ago Voting in Uganda’s general election delayed by technical and logistical issues

Some polling stations have no ballot papers and some machines to check ID are not working, local reports sayVoting in Uganda’s general election has been delayed in many parts of the country because of technical and logistical issues, against the backdrop of an internet shutdown and crackdown on the opposition.Some polling stations in the capital, Kampala, and the eastern city of Jinja remained closed nearly two hours after voting was supposed to start on Thursday. According to local reports, in some instance ballot papers had not been delivered and biometric machines used to check voters’ identities were not working. Anxious crowds at polling stations spoke of their concerns about the delay. Continue reading...

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51 m. ago How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory

US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the islandOne day during his first term, Donald Trump summoned a top aide to discuss a new idea. “Trump called me down to the Oval Office,” John Bolton, national security adviser in 2018, told the Guardian. “He said a prominent businessman had just suggested the US buy Greenland.”It was an extraordinary proposal. And it originated from a longtime friend of the president who would go on to acquire business interests in the Danish territory. Continue reading...

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56 m. ago Brother of driver killed in Bolton crash issues poignant 'before it's too late' message on TikTok

Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar's brother's post comes after he issued a public apology on the social media platform

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74 m. ago Dramatic moment police smash through door of 'drugs hub' before three people arrested

Officers burst into the home in a dawn raid

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77 m. ago The best vacuum cleaners for every home and budget, tried and tested by experts

From cordless models to robot vacuum cleaners, these top picks take the hassle out of hoovering

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89 m. ago West Lothian 50+ Network hosts annual Volunteers Lunch at Bathgate Golf Club

The lunch provides a clear and public opportunity for the Network to acknowledge the commitment, time and care given by its volunteers.

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94 m. ago Shocking new video footage captures aftermath of horror Bolton car crash

Three teenagers and a taxi driver were killed

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96 m. ago Robert Jenrick SACKED by Kemi Badenoch over 'defection' plot

Kemi Badenoch has dramatically sacked Robert Jenrick and suspended his party membership after finding 'irrefutable' evidence he planned to defect

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1 hour ago Rod Stewart in Falkirk: Watch the music superstar visit a local pub after cheering on his beloved Celtic

It seems that the ‘Do You Think I’m Sexy’ singer enjoyed his post-match drinks.

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1 hour ago Savvy dad earns extra £24K after picking up undesirable and smelly side hustle

The dad-of-four now works an extra 12 hours a week - earning £24k in a year

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1 hour ago NHS warning over TikTok videos of fake AI doctors endorsing weight loss treatments

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust said the people appearing in the videos are not members of their staff

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1 hour ago Katie Price sparks concern as she shows off weight loss on shopping trip with Princess

Katie Price has been showing off her weight loss in recent months and fans have been left concerned for the star after she was seen out and about in London with her daughter

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1 hour ago Rachel Reeves desperately tries to shore up Keir Starmer amid rising Labour anger

The Chancellor moved to shore up Sir Keir's position in No10 amid rumours of a push by his own backbenchers to oust him if May's local elections go badly.

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1 hour ago Gordon Ramsay's poached eggs recipe means ditching water for tastier results

According to Gordon Ramsay, poaching eggs in another liquid instead of water creates a tasty dish with a brilliant reddish-purple hue that's perfect for any meal

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2 h. ago Katie Price response to weight loss as family fear for her life

Katie Price responds to fans concerns about her weight and claimed that she has actually returned back to her 'normal' size after she gained weight while doing three rounds of IVF

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2 h. ago The Traitors fans spot giant blunder that could cost Rachel the whole game

Fans have picked up on one moment which could be Rachel's downfall

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