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Labour's hated 'holiday tax' risks turning London into tourism 'ghost town' thesun.co.uk/news/40499771/l…

Labour’s hated ‘holiday tax’ risks turning London into a tourism ‘ghost town’, top Tory warns

A PUNISHING holiday tax risks turning London into a tourism “ghost town”, a senior Tory says.  It could jeopardise the capital’s economic success if implemented by the Labour mayor Sadiq Khan.…

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Could Lucy Letby appeal her convictions if new evidence comes to light? Political Editor Jack Elsom puts the question to Justice Secretary Alex Norris, who says that is why the Criminal Cases Review Commission exists.
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“I wouldn’t rule anything out in this space.” Justice Secretary Alex Norris says mandatory chemical castration for paedophiles remains on the table if evidence shows it is effective — but says the first step would be rolling out a voluntary programme.
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“We applied the lens that your readers and your viewers would too.” Justice Secretary Alex Norris says rapists, child sex offenders and killers “shouldn’t be in scope for an earlier release” as Labour grapples with the prison overcrowding crisis.
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“If we don’t like the interpretation of Article 8, we should legislate to change it.” Justice Secretary Alex Norris says the ECHR can be reformed, pointing to legislation he brought forward at the Home Office to change how the right to family life is interpreted.
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Moscow rations fuel after drone attacks and Ukraine jet drone innovation Watch the latest episode here: thesun.co.uk/video/40487693/…
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EXCL: RURAL Labour MPs have privately branded their own Government’s cash deal for farmers a “disaster” and an “utter joke” Backbenchers voiced their concerns in a WhatsApp chat leaked to @TheSun, with one MP likening the scramble to getting gig tickets thesun.co.uk/news/40480185/l…

Labour’s MPs blast their own ‘disaster’ & ‘utter joke’ cash deal for farmers as thousands left...

RURAL Labour MPs have privately branded their own Government’s cash deal for farmers a “disaster” and an “utter joke”. Thousands of farmers were left empty-handed on Tuesday after missing out on vi…

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Britain to review Chagos deal over lack of US support, Streeting confirms thesun.co.uk/news/40466718/b…

Britain reconsidering Chagos deal over lack of US support, Streeting confirms – after Trump blasts...

BRITAIN is reconsidering the controversial Chagos deal due to lack of US support, Wes Streeting has confirmed. Multimillion-pound payments to Mauritius are on hold while London reconsiders its deal…

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Andy Burnham suffers blow as Britain's economy to be hit by slowdown thesun.co.uk/news/40466081/b…

Andy Burnham suffers blow as Britain’s economy to be hit by slowdown – despite hopes for ‘growth in...

ANDY Burnham hopes of “growing the economy in every postcode” will suffer a blow next year as the UK is hit by a slowdown, experts say. The PM will see better than expected growth this …

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Sinister Green Party plan to track punters with ID and ban sports betting ads thesun.co.uk/news/40461499/s…

Sinister Green Party plan to track punters with personal ID & ban all sports betting ads

A SINISTER Green gambling proposal is considering banning all betting adverts in sport and tracking punters through a personal ID. Madcap plans include tougher restrictions on under-25s placing bet…

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How Brexit is back on PM's agenda after he emerged from Trump meeting unscathed thesun.co.uk/news/40464540/a…

Brexit is back on Burnham’s agenda after he emerged from Trump meeting unscathed (just)

ANDY Burnham lands back in Britain today having survived his first tangle with Donald Trump – just about. The PM emerged from his meeting with the famously erratic US President relatively uns…

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Ed Davey promises £680 tax cut - but £17bn giveaway relies on EU deal thesun.co.uk/news/40458596/e…

Ed Davey promises Brits £680 tax cut – but £17bn giveaway relies on EU deal delivering economic boom

SIR Ed Davey today promised Brits a £680 tax cut — but only if his plan to cosy back up to the EU delivers billions in economic growth. The Lib Dem leader unveiled plans to raise the tax-free perso…

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Was Burnham’s first meeting with Trump a failure or success? VOTE NOW thesun.co.uk/news/40467669/b…

Was Burnham’s first meeting with Trump a failure or success? VOTE NOW

PRIME Minister Andy Burnham came face-to-face with US President Trump for the first time on Tuesday at the UN General Assembly in New York. Despite their political differences, a nervous Mr Burnham…

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Tax hikes ‘inevitable’ as Chancellor John Healey hit by £8bn borrowing nightmare thesun.co.uk/news/40461431/t…

Tax hikes ‘inevitable’ as Chancellor John Healey hit by £8bn borrowing nightmare

TAX hikes are “inevitable” at next month’s Budget after the Chancellor was dealt a fresh borrowing headache, experts say. John Healey was given a “trickier” hand after Britain borrowed £8 billion m…

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Burnham leaves door open to reversing Brexit and rejoining EU in huge U-turn thesun.co.uk/news/40454007/a…

Andy Burnham leaves door open to reversing Brexit and rejoining EU at next election in huge Labour...

ANDY Burnham has left the door open to reversing Brexit after refusing to rule out a pledge to rejoin the EU at the next election. The PM said whether Labour could promise to take Britain back into…

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'Burnham was like a pilot wanting to eject', says body language expert thesun.co.uk/news/40462786/b…

‘Anxious’ Burnham looked like a pilot wanting to eject from plane in showdown with ‘alpha’ Trump –...

ANDY Burnham looked like a pilot wanting to eject from a plane in his first-time showdown with Donald Trump. The UK prime minister appeared anxious when face-to-face with his “alpha” US…

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Burnham blasts Russia and vows unflinching defence of UK in speech to UN thesun.co.uk/news/40465019/b…

Burnham blasts Russia & vows ‘we will be unflinching’ in defending Britain in speech to UN General...

ANDY Burnham has blasted Russia for subjecting the UK to an “industrial-scale assault” and has vowed to take action. The PM took to the stage at the United Nation General Assembly and told world le…

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'Burnham’s first big meeting with Trump was a good start - but it’s all downhill from here, Andy' thesun.co.uk/news/40463976/a…

Burnham’s first big meeting with Trump was a good start… but it’s all downhill from here, Andy

THERE was a slight shake of the hand, a ­wobble in the voice and an unusual hesitancy from The Great ­Communicator.  Life has come fast at Andy Burnham — the man who once claime…

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Trump slams 'terrible' Chagos deal as Burnham ribs President over Manchester jibe thesun.co.uk/news/40459033/b…

Burnham and Trump set for showdown as pair to meet for first time at UN – as PM to invite President...

ANDY Burnham is set for a showdown with President Donald Trump as the pair meet for the first time. The PM is expected to invite the President to Manchester when they meet at the United Nations in …

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“It could end up being one of the least safe places in the country…If something bad happens, the government will be accountable.” Kemi Badenoch draws comparisons with events near her constituency in Epping, Essex, as she discusses residents’ concerns about safety in Piddington.
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