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Brexit: EU citizens deal fails to allay fears 23 June 2017 From the section UK Politics Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionMay: I want to give EU residents certaintyProposals from Theresa May to allow EU citizens to stay in the UK have not allayed the fears of those affected. Mrs May unveiled plans at a Brussels summit on Thursday, which would grant a new "UK settled status" to EU migrants who had …
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Brexit: EU citizens deal fails to allay fears 23 June 2017 From the section UK Politics Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionMay: I'm giving EU residents certaintyProposals from Theresa May to allow EU citizens to stay in the UK have not allayed the fears of those affected. Mrs May unveiled plans at a Brussels summit on Thursday, which would grant a new "UK settled status" to EU migrants who had live…
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This is the shocking moment a 16-year-old boy was shot dead in east London before the alleged killers fled through the streets. CCTV footage from North Woolwich captured a Nissan Juke driving through the roads before arriving at Pier Parade. Police have released the footage in a bid to track down the vehicle. Anyone with information should call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/shocking-moment-boy-16-shot-dead-in-north-woolwich-before-suspects-flee-a3571266.html
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Brexit: May unveils 'fair and serious' offer on EU citizens 22 June 2017 From the section UK Politics Image copyright Getty Images About three million EU citizens living in the UK would be allowed to stay after Brexit, Theresa May has proposed. A new "UK settled status" would grant EU migrants who had lived in the UK for five years rights to stay and access health, education a…
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Brexit: May unveils 'fair and serious' offer on EU citizens 22 June 2017 From the section UK Politics Image copyright Getty Images About three million EU citizens living in the UK would be allowed to stay after Brexit, Theresa May has proposed. A new "UK settled status" would grant EU migrants who had lived in the UK for five years rights to stay and access health, education a…
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The Conservative Party contracted a secretive call centre during the election campaign which may have broken data protection and election laws, a Channel 4 News investigation has found. Full Story - Channel 4 Must admit not seen all of it yet, so will save my opinions tilll later. Did anyone see the report, what are your thoughts?
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Otto Warmbier: Mass funeral for student jailed in N Korea 22 June 2017 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Reuters Image caption Monitors were provided in overflow rooms so everyone could watch the service Some 2,500 family, friends and well-wishers gathered for the funeral of Otto Warmbier, the …
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High rise cladding 'combustible' says PM 22 June 2017 From the section UK Image copyright AFP Cladding tests on high rise flats have shown some of the material to be "combustible", says the prime minister. Tower blocks across the UK are being subjected to the tests after the blaze at Grenfell Tower, which left 79 people dead or missing, presumed dead. In a Commons statement…
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London could become the first city in the UK to introduce a pay-per-mile charge on drivers, according to new plans to cut the number of journeys made by cars in the capital by three million a day. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will today set out a wide-ranging strategy to tackle road congestion and pollution. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/uks-first-pay-per-mile-road-charge-under-consideration-in-london/ar-BBCYNld?li=BBoPJKX
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DUP warn Conservatives: Don't take us for granted 20 June 2017 From the section UK Politics comments Image copyright Reuters Image caption DUP leader Arlene Foster visited Downing Street a week ago Democratic Unionist Party sources have urged the Conservatives to give a "greater focus" to their negotia…
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London fire: Kensington council chief quits 22 June 2017 From the section UK Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Protesters gathered outside Kensington Town Hall last week to demand support The chief executive of Kensington and Chelsea council has resigned amid criticism over the borough's response to …
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Latimer Road fire: Huge fire engulfs west London tower block 14 June 2017 From the section London Firefighters are tackling a huge fire in a tower block in Latimer Road, west London, with eyewitnesses saying the flames have engulfed 24 storeys. View the full article
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Queen's Speech 2017: May promises 'humility' 21 June 2017 From the section UK Politics Image caption Much of the traditional ceremony will not feature this time Theresa May has promised to work with "humility and resolve" as the government prepares to outline its legislative programme later. Brexit is expected to dominate the Queen's Speech, which will …
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Queen's Speech 2017: May promises 'humility' 21 June 2017 From the section UK Politics Image caption Much of the traditional ceremony will not feature this time Theresa May has promised to work with "humility and resolve" as the government prepares to outline its legislative programme later. Brexit is expected to dominate the Queen's Speech, which will …
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Suspected suicide bomber shot at Brussels railway station 20 June 2017 From the section Europe Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionPolice arrive after explosion in Brussels central train stationBelgian soldiers have shot a man suspected of being a would-be suicide bomber at Brussels Central Station, officials say. He was shot after reportedly setting off a small explosion and no-one else is believed …
