4 d. ago How could Keir Starmer get away with lying about China when Boris Johnson was hauled over the coals for a piece of cake? DAN HODGES

Not one. Not two. Not three. Not four. But five. Five lies. Two weeks ago the Prime Minister stood up in the House of Commons and responded to a series of questions on the China spying scandal.

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4 d. ago Attorney general hits out at ‘disgraceful allegations’ made towards PM in China spy case

Lord Hermer also said that he is ‘extremely concerned’ about the impact the case may have had about the public’s trust in the UK’s national security and criminal justice systems

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4 d. ago Lord Hermer condemns 'disgraceful allegations' that Starmer and Jonathan Powell collapsed China spy case

Lord Richard Hermer said he had been both disappointed and surprised that the trial of Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry had collapsed.

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5 d. ago Reform UK would let ministers ignore international law, Kruger says

Party’s Doge chief says he would cut civil service and close six government offices – most of which are already closingUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK would allow ministers to ignore international law and give them the ability to fire civil servants in a Donald Trump-style overhaul of government powers, the party’s new efficiency tsar has said.Danny Kruger, who defected to Reform from the Conservatives last month, set out the party’s plans to change the way the government and civil service operate, handing more power to the cabinet. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Starmer Says UK Won’t Cave to China Threats Over London Embassy

Starmer Says UK Won’t Cave to China Threats Over London Embassy  Bloomberg.com

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6 d. ago Tories to demand release of documents in collapsed China spying case

Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry deny wrongdoing.

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9 d. ago Key witness removed word ‘enemy’ from evidence over China spy case as spotlight turns on Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak was the only politician to be sent the final draft of Collins’ statement, according to letter from national security adviser

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1 week ago Former police chief charged with fraud over 'lying about military service on CV'

Nick Adderley, who was once the most senior office in the Northamptonshire Police, is accused of claiming he served in the Falklands War even though he was 15 at the time

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1 week ago Former police chief charged with fraud over military service claims

Nick Adderley is accused of making the false claims while applying to work for the police, the CPS said

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1 week ago Former police chief is charged with fraud and misconduct in public office after allegedly lying about his military service

Nick Adderley, formerly the most senior officer in the Northamptonshire force, had previously been dismissed from the £176,000 a year role without notice last June.

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1 week ago Hopeless West Ham embarrassed by Brentford as fans stage boycott

West Ham 0-2 Brentford: A lifeless display in Nuno Espirito Santo’s first home game in charge sent the Hammers spiralling further into crisis

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1 week ago Christine McGuinness sparks I’m A Celebrity speculation with telltale sign

I’m A Celebrity gets underway in around a month and Christine McGuinness is the next name to be linked with the ITV show and didn't exactly dismiss the idea in an interview

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2 w. ago Drug crime and fatal overdoses surging in Scotland as gangs tighten their stranglehold

It comes after the Sunday Mail revealed that a spirilling drugs crisis is devastating lives with UK county lines criminal gangs moving into the Highlands.

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2 w. ago Crime gangs tighten stranglehold in Scotland as drug crime and fatal overdoses surge

It comes after the Sunday Mail revealed that a spirilling drugs crisis is devastating lives with UK county lines criminal gangs moving into the Highlands.

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2 w. ago Gaza aid still critically scarce, say agencies, as Israel delays convoys

UN urges opening of all crossing points as fewer than half of intended trucks enter strip and WHO warns of ‘spiralling’ diseaseMiddle East crisis – live updatesAid remains critically scarce in Gaza one week into the ceasefire, humanitarian agencies have warned, as Israel delays the entry of food convoys into the territory. The Israeli government and Hamas continue to trade blame over violations of the truce.The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday that it had brought about 560 tonnes of food per day on average into Gaza since the ceasefire began, but it was still below what was needed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Furious China threatens Britain with 'consequences' after Labour delays approval of new London 'super

Beijing wants to create a huge diplomatic headquarters on an historic site near the City of London despite opposition from campaigners and local communities.

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2 w. ago China threatens Britain with 'consequences' if its controversial plans for mega

Beijing makes threat after Government delayed decision on super embassy in east London for a second time

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2 w. ago China vents fury at Labour for delaying approval of new London 'super

Beijing wants to create a huge diplomatic headquarters on an historic site near the City of London despite opposition from campaigners and local communities.

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2 w. ago Pressure mounts on DPP Stephen Parkinson to explain China spy trial collapse

Two parliamentary inquiries will look into the abandoned trial.

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2 w. ago So who the hell's side are you on? Challenge to Starmer by 'victim' of China spy scandal

A huge political row broke out yesterday over evidence given by adviser Matthew Collins, who told prosecutors that Labour wanted to pursue a 'positive relationship' with Beijing.

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