Labour has been accused of offering peerages to former Labour MPs in exchange for them standing down to make way for Sir Keir Starmer’s preferred candidates. Left-wing Labour candidates who were MPs until the election was called have come forward claiming that they were promised seats in the House of Lords if they gave up
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As the excitement builds ahead of the Champions League final at Wembley, more than 2,000 police officers have been deployed across London. Their main focus is to monitor fan events and ensure the safety of all attendees. In addition to overseeing the activities of Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid supporters, the police are also monitoring
The residents of Bramley, a village near Guildford in Surrey, have recently been advised by Thames Water not to use their tap water for drinking, cooking, or brushing their teeth. This cautionary measure came about after tests conducted by the water company revealed a potential deterioration in the quality of the drinking water in certain
In a devastating turn of events, a nine-year-old girl was shot by an attacker on a motorbike while having dinner with her family at a restaurant in Hackney, East London. This incident, which occurred around 9.20pm on a Wednesday evening, left four people injured. The young girl is currently in a critical condition while three
Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been scheduled to take place on 21 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated fight comes after Usyk won on a split decision in their previous encounter, making him the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. The announcement of the rematch date was made
Rishi Sunak’s proposal for a national service program has caused quite a stir, with many questioning the underlying motives and practicality of such a scheme. The plan, which offers 18-year-olds the choice between a full-time military placement or part-time volunteering, has faced criticism from within his own party. Some Tory ministers have openly expressed their
The incidence of melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK has reached an all-time high, with Cancer Research UK reporting that 20,800 people are expected to be diagnosed this year. Shockingly, rates of melanoma have surged by nearly a third over the past decade, jumping from 21 to 28 cases per 100,000 people between 2007-2009
As the Met Office issues thunderstorm warnings covering much of the UK, one alert has been extended to include most of the north of England and parts of Wales. This extension comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of residents in these areas. Another warning was issued on Sunday morning for large swathes
Ellen Roome, a grieving mother, is on a mission to uncover the truth behind her 14-year-old son Jools Sweeney’s untimely death. Jools took his own life in April 2022, leaving his loved ones shattered and perplexed. Despite no clear signs of depression or third-party involvement, the heartbreaking loss has left Ellen with unanswered questions and
A mother in Northern Ireland recently shared a harrowing experience involving her eight-year-old son, Zach Bloomer-Rogers. The young boy suffered severe burns and blisters on his hands and arms after coming into contact with a plant known to be a “risk to public health”. The incident occurred at The White Water on the Newry Road