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Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said that the Republic will not be a loophole for Britain's migration issues - after the UK Government rejected Ireland's bid to return migrants to Northern Ireland.

Rishi Sunak offers Ireland chance to join Rwanda scheme amid high tensions over migrants crossing NI border

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Boris Johnson was initially turned away from his polling place after forgetting to bring a valid ID - despite the rule being introduced by him when he was Prime Minister.

Boris Johnson forgets ID when arriving at polling station to vote - despite introducing the rule himself

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Ballots are counted during the Blackpool South by-election

Local Elections Live 2024: Labour retain Sunderland as Reform surge spells difficulty for Sunak

Police are investigating right-wing politician and former actor Lawrence Fox after he shared an upskirt photograph of a female TV presented.

Police probe right-wing politician Laurence Fox after he shared then deleted upskirt photo of presenter

"This aspiration will have no impact whatsoever on the age people are able to claim the state pension," the Chancellor said

Chancellor rules out raising state pension age to 75 to fund Tories’ National Insurance ‘aspiration’

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Humza Yousaf survives no-confidence vote as 'chaotic' SNP dodges Holyrood election but face leadership choice

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Kemi Badenoch has said there is 'no free way to police our borders' after a failed asylum seeker was given £3,000

'No free way to police our borders', Badenoch says, after first migrant sent to Rwanda with £3,000 in taxpayer money

The first migrant has officially been sent to Rwanda

First asylum seeker flown to Rwanda with £3,000 of taxpayer's cash under voluntary deportation scheme

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George Galloway has told LBC that former England cricketer Monty Panesar will stand for parliament for his Workers Party of Britain at the general election.

England cricketer Monty Panesar to stand for Workers Party at General Election, George Galloway tells LBC

Home Office admits it is unable to locate thousands of migrants flagged for Rwanda deportation flights

More than half of migrants bound for deportation to Rwanda missing, Home Office admits

Stephen Flynn rules himself out of SNP leadership contest following Humza Yousaf's resignation

'I know the limits of my own abilities': Stephen Flynn rules himself out of SNP leadership contest

Local elections will take place Thursday 2 May.

Local elections 2024 explained: When are they, what are the key issues and when the results will be announced

Rishi Sunak has said Britain will not accept the return of asylum seekers from the Republic of Ireland

‘We’re not going to do that’: Rishi Sunak slaps down deal with Ireland to return asylum seekers to UK

Voters will need to bring an accepted form of photo ID on May 2.

Everything you need to know about photo ID to vote in the local elections

Humza Yousaf has stepped down as SNP leader

SNP in meltdown as tearful Humza Yousaf quits as party leader after Scottish power-sharing deal crumbles

Vouchers to replace cash for disability benefits claimants under Tory welfare shake-up

Vouchers and social care packages to replace cash for disability benefits claimants under Tory welfare shake-up

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gives a speech in central London, Friday April 19, 2024. (Yui Mok/Pool via AP)

Vouchers to replace cash for disability benefits claimants under Tory welfare shake-up

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Rents have increased since the cap ended, tenants are telling LBC

'It felt like an April Fool's at first': Tenants face illegal rent hikes or eviction as landlords sell to cover costs

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Kate Forbes announced she would not stand to replace Humza Yousaf.

Kate Forbes announces she will not run in SNP leadership race to replace Humza Yousaf

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The Prime Minister has backed the campaign

Rishi Sunak backs campaign for Nottingham attack victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar to be given George Cross

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The Labour MP said it is a "relief" Starmer has changed his view

Rosie Duffield wants apology after Keir Starmer U-turns on view in gender row

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Keir Starmer has pledged a crackdown on shoplifting

Starmer vows crackdown on 'shoplifting epidemic' plaguing Britain after stats soar to 20-year-high

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Donald Trump fined $9,000 after judge finds him in contempt of court for violating gag order in hush money case

Donald Trump fined $9,000 after judge finds him in contempt of court for violating gag order in hush money trial

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David Cameron has called for Hamas to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza

Foreign Secretary David Cameron urges Hamas to accept ‘generous’ ceasefire deal with Israel

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The groups have been reported to the police

Labour reports ‘Tory-run’ anti-Ulez Facebook groups to police over claims they have become ‘hotbed for racism’

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Humza Yousaf is set to quit as Scotland's First Minister amid SNP meltdown

High Noon for Humza Yousaf: Scotland's First Minister poised to quit in midday statement amid SNP meltdown

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A series of raids on migrants earmarked for deportation to Rwanda will start on Monday, reports claim.

Rwanda raids to begin on Monday with Government set to detain dozens ahead of deportation flights

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Sir Keir Starmer has promised a mental health "overhaul" as he welcomed defector and NHS psychiatrist Dan Poulter to his party.

Labour promises mental health 'overhaul' after NHS psychiatrist defected to party from Tories

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Alex Salmond says that Alba Party MSP Ash Regan will lay down her terms to keep Humza Yousaf as First Minister on Monday.

Alex Salmond says Alba's Ash Reagan will lay down terms to prop up Humza Yousaf in due course

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Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said that the Republic will not be a loophole for Britain's migration issues - after the UK Government rejected Ireland's bid to return migrants to Northern Ireland.

'We won't take them back until France does too': Britain rejects bid to return migrants across border to NI

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A Tory MP was detained and deported from a Chinese-allied nation in East Africa after he was sanctioned by Beijing.

Tory MP detained and deported by China-allied nation after being sanctioned by Beijing

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Trans terms like 'chestfeeding' to be banned in NHS under new changes to constitution

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David Willetts said the triple-lock had outlived its purpose

Tory peer says pension triple-lock has 'outlived its purpose', as Keir Starmer vows to keep it for at least five years

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