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Indicative Votes: All eight Brexit alternatives fail to command a majority in the Commons
Westminster hoped to gain clarity in a series of indicative votes on alternative options for Brexit. It did not, as all were rejected by MPs.
PM Theresa May to resign once Brexit deal is delivered
The Prime Minister was addressing Conservative MPs at a meeting of the 1922 Committee when she announced she was prepared to leave Downing Street sooner than planned, if her Brexit deal was passed through Parliament.
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WATCH: PM Theresa May tells the nation “I’m on your side” as she berates MPs over indecision
The Prime Minister addressed Britain following yet another tumultuous day in Westminster, telling the public: “It is high time we made a decision”.
Conservative MP Dominic Grieve slams PM Theresa May’s PMQs statement, and her handling of Brexit
The Tory MP called it the “worst moment” he has experienced since entering the House of Commons. Continue reading Conservative MP Dominic Grieve slams PM Theresa May’s PMQs statement, and her handling of Brexit
Cabinet ministers revolt as MPs vote to extend Article 50 past March 29
The House of Commons has voted to extend Article 50 until June 30, in a bid to find a resolution to the Brexit impasse that has consumed Parliament.
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PM Theresa May’s revised Brexit deal rejected by another massive majority in the Commons
After last minute renegotiations in Strasbourg on Monday evening, the prime minister was hoping for a change of fortunes for her EU withdrawal agreement.
WATCH: GMB’s Alex Beresford jumps in on knife crime debate with a powerful speech
Good Morning Britain’s weather forecaster Alex Beresford interrupted a studio debate on the knife crime epidemic this morning, making a passionate speech about the breakdown in the relationship between police and the black community.
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Chuka Umunna appeals for voters to abandon “deeply divided” parties and join The Independent Group
Former Labour MP Chuka Umunna has called the traditional two-party system “broken” as he urges voters to back the newly founded Independent Group.
Major fire extinguished at exclusive Manchester restaurant The Ivy
Emergency services have been dealing with a major fire at The Ivy restaurant in central Manchester.
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Jeremy Corbyn denies calling PM Theresa May a “stupid woman” over PMQs row
The leader of the opposition Jeremy Corbyn has refuted claims he called the Prime Minister a “stupid woman” at the last Prime Minister’s Questions of the year.
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Brexit fallout: PM May stands defiant on one of her darkest days
As the press gathered in Downing Street for an early evening press conference, the Prime Minister stuck to her plan and refused to budge on her widely panned Brexit deal.
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A divided cabinet approves PM Theresa May’s EU withdrawal agreement
The prime minister addressed the nation after a historic five-hour meeting of the cabinet to announce they had approved the draft withdrawal agreement set out by UK and EU negotiators.
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Armistice 2018: The world marks the centenary of First World War armistice
Commemorations are taking place across the world to mark the signing of the treaty that ended World War One in 1918.
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PM Theresa May condemns “disgusting” Grenfell Tower effigy
The Prime Minister has criticised an “utterly disgusting” Guy Fawkes Night effigy depicting Grenfell Tower, after footage surfaced on social media.
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Budget 2018: Chancellor promises an end to austerity is coming
The Chancellor has set out his plans for tax and spending for the coming year, promising more money for the NHS, schools and an end to austerity.
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Leicester City confirm owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha died in helicopter crash
Leicester City have confirmed their owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among five killed in the helicopter crash that happened outside the King Power Stadium on Saturday night.
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Leicester City owner was on-board crashed helicopter
The owner of Leicester City football club was on-board his helicopter when it crashed outside the King Power Stadium, seconds after take off. Continue reading Leicester City owner was on-board crashed helicopter
Man detained after car mounts pavement outside Natural History Museum, 11 injured
Eleven people have been injured after a car mounted the pavement outside the Natural History Museum in London. Continue reading Man detained after car mounts pavement outside Natural History Museum, 11 injured
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