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Girl, 14, suffers 'serious injuries' after being dragged under school bus
31,000 properties without water - as vulnerable woman 'has water stolen'
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Stunning Labour triumphs in London and West Midlands leave Sunak reeling
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Student protests against Israel's offensive in Gaza spread
Student protests against the Israeli military assault on Gaza following the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel has spread to several countries. - Switzerland - About 100 students have since Thursday been occupying the entrance of a building at Lausanne University, calling for an academic boycott of Israel and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
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Dire day for Tories as Labour wins in West Midlands and London
Rishi Sunak’s hopes of reviving Conservative fortunes suffered a double blow on Saturday as his party lost the West Midlands mayoral election and Sadiq Khan secured a third term in London.
5-min read - OpinionThe Telegraph
It’s time to get behind the Prime Minister
It is often said, and usually true – the party of government rarely performs well in local elections.
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‘Phenomenal’ West Midlands win was beyond our expectations, says Starmer
Richard Parker’s “phenomenal” victory in the West Midlands mayoral election was beyond the Labour Party’s expectations, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
61-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Sadiq Khan cruises to unprecedented third term
It was a day that began with some hope – or was it wishful thinking – that Sadiq Khan might be ousted in London by his Tory rival, heralding a revival in fortunes for party and government.
6-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Andy Street toppled as West Midlands mayor in devastating blow to Tories
It was meant to represent a beacon of hope for Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party. Up and down the country, the week’s local elections had, save for a few exceptions, provided scant reason for cheer – especially ahead of an impending general election. But in the West Midlands, the chances of Andy Street being re-elected as the region’s mayor were encouraging. If not quite a beacon, it was at least a flicker.
7-min read - NewsThe Independent
Local elections results – live: Andy Street loses tight West Midland race as Sadiq Khan wins third London term
Labour’s Sadiq Khan has secured a third term as Mayor of London beating Conservative Susan Hall earlier on Saturday
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