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Mayor Sadiq Khan: London defeats hatred by focusing on values that bind us
'London will never be intimidated by terrorism.' London Mayor says we must take 'inspiration from the lives of Jack and Saskia who dedicated themselves to helping others' at a vigil to honour the victims of the London Bridge atrocity.
Rabbi beaten by attackers who shouted ‘kill the Jews’
The rabbi was in the UK for a family wedding when he was left bleeding in an anti-Semitic attack in north London.
New research finds tactical voting could wipe out Conservative majority on 12 December
The 12 December election is on a knife edge and tactical voting could stop Boris Johnson keeping the keys to Number 10.
Foodbank launching ‘reverse advent calendar’ asking people to donate daily gifts
Provide Devon based in Honicknowle in Plymouth is asking for donations so they can be distributed to crisis-hit families in desperate need of food.
Labour spending plans ‘rebalance 10 years of austerity’
Jeremy Corbyn pledged to slash regulated rail fares in England by a third from next month.
Don’t use my son’s death for vile propaganda, London Bridge victim’s dad warns right wing press
"Jack stood against everything you stand for - hatred, division, ignorance."
Facebook pulls Conservative adverts featuring edited BBC footage
Huw Edwards welcomed the move, saying: “Good. My thoughts on this kind of stunt are unprintable.”
UN chief calls warns climate change near ‘point of no return’
Antonio Guterres made his warning ahead of the crucial two-week climate conference in Madrid.
Labour would slash rail fares by 33% from next month
“A third off fares in the new year and making travel free for under 16s will not only save passengers thousands of pounds, it will transform travel for the future, increasing rail passenger numbers and rail jobs to help fight the climate crisis."