An “unflinching” look at the causes of Labour’s defeat is needed, rather than a “simple review”, ex-MPs say.
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Britain’s Andy Murray pulls out of next month’s Australian Open because of a pelvic injury.
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The government admits accidentally uploading a list of addresses including that of Sir Elton John.
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Mr Weir, who won the then-record jackpot along with his wife Chris in 2011, dies after a short illness.
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A woman whose husband and two children drowned believes there was “something wrong with the pool”.
Read More »Tom Watson says he stood down as an MP over Labour ‘brutality’
The former deputy party leader says constant criticism and hostility informed his decision to quit.
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Former Tory leader also criticises Supreme Court for ruling suspension of Parliament was unlawful.
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Ben Stokes, Elton John and Nadiya Hussain are named alongside the Grease star on the New Year list.
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