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Wales OnlineRishi Sunak gives State Pension update as he's challenged on 'cut'
The Prime Minister was asked the question the Commons on Wednesday
- The Independent
Civil service union starts legal action against government over Rwanda deportation plan
The FDA union will try to challenge ministers’ Rwanda plan passed last week in parliement in the courts
- The Independent
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exercise in vanity has failed — spectacularly
Not even the people we might have expected to go with MTG seem to have the appetite to back her up this time
- Bournemouth Echo UK
Road closed after emergency and highways services called to crash
A road was closed after emergency services responded to a crash.
- PA Media: UK News
Labour push to unseat Scottish Government fails
MSPs voted by 70 votes to 58 to reject a motion of no confidence.
- PA Media: UK News
‘Pints with Penny’ as Mordaunt pledges support to Sunak after local elections
Penny Mordaunt also told MPs she thinks something will ‘crop up’ before a general election to turn the tide of public opinion.
- Wales Online
Update on Royal Mail plans to axe six-day post deliveries as they 'must stay'
There are plans to radically overhaul the way letters are delivered
- The Independent
India and US trade barbs over report of ‘ties to inner circle’ of Modi in Sikh separatist’s murder plot
Allegations overshadow India-US relation as Modi to face Biden during G7 meeting
- HuffPost
Israeli Minister Reportedly Asks IDF To Kill Palestinians Instead Of Arresting Them
The alleged comments are not the first time that far-right Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for executing Palestinian captives to manage overcrowding in prisons.
- The Telegraph
Bus leaves Peckham without migrants after protesters disrupt removal
A coach set to move asylum seekers from a hotel to the Bibby Stockholm barge has driven off without any migrants onboard after protesters disrupted their removal.
- The Guardian
SNP defeats Labour confidence motion and sets out plan for choosing new leader
Spokesperson confirms ‘informal meeting’ has taken place between leadership frontrunners John Swinney and Kate Forbes
- The Independent
Police officers made ‘shocking and offensive’ comments about domestic abuse victim
Both officers would have been sacked if they had not already resigned
- The Telegraph
Labour waters down late-night work email ban championed by Angela Rayner
Labour is preparing to announce watered-down plans for a ban on late-night office emails after softening a workers’ rights package championed by Angela Rayner.
- Associated Press
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Wednesday she would call a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson, forcing her colleagues to choose sides in a difficult showdown after Democratic leaders announced they would provide the votes to save the Republican speaker's job. Speaking outside the Capitol, Greene ranted against Republican Party leaders at the highest levels and pushed back against their public entreaties, including from Donald Trump, to avoid another messy political fight so close to the November election. With her was Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., one of the few lawmakers to join her effort.
- The Hill
Democrats split over campus protest crackdown
Senate Democrats in tough races are calling on college and university presidents to crack down on campus protests that have spun out of control, as images of protesters smashing windows and unfurling Palestinian flags are becoming a political problem for President Biden and his allies. But leading progressives are defending students’ rights to protest and…
- CNN
Far-right Israeli ministers urge Netanyahu not to accept ceasefire proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is coming under fierce pressure from far-right members of his government not to strike the ceasefire proposal currently on the table, which could prevent an Israeli military offensive in Rafah from moving forward.
- CNN
Collins challenges J.D. Vance on ‘double standard’ between Jan. 6 protesters and campus protesters
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asks Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) about how he can condemn pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses while showing support for January 6 protesters that stormed the US Capitol.
- Echo
Ministers under fire over delay in approving major £800m Lower Thames Crossing
The bridge is aimed at easing congestion on the Dartford Crossing and double road capacity across the Thames
- Liverpool Echo
'I moved into my mum's flat but now I'm terrified of opening the letterbox'
A growing number of people feel 'trapped' in the homes due to rising service charges with reform bill moving through House of Lords
- The Telegraph
Protecting the police
The appalling Hainault sword attack has reopened the debate over whether the police are adequately protected when they face life-threatening situations. Not only was a 14-year old schoolboy killed, but two members of the Metropolitan Police sustained serious injuries. Not all of the officers who challenged the suspect were carrying Tasers at the time.