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School strike action could start in September, union says
Unite members in 10 council areas have backed industrial action.
Just Stop Oil demands ‘contemptible’, says Starmer
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he would not revoke the 100 new drilling licences Rishi Sunak plans to grant for North Sea exploration.
Paedophile Ian Watkins ‘screamed in terror’ after being stabbed in prison
Ian Watkins was subjected to a six-hour ordeal, where prisoners held him hostage and inflicted a set of brutal injuries upon him.
Corbyn says he will ‘have a think’ about standing to be mayor of London
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was speaking to an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe on Saturday.
Mick Lynch tells Starmer what he must do ahead of election
The RMT general secretary took aim at the Labour leader for his stance on policies such as tackling public sector pay disputes.
‘Swimming in s**t’: Dozens of triathletes fall ill after racing in UK seawater
High levels of e-coli were detected off the coast of Sunderland during the swimming leg of the World Triathlon Championship Series.
Labour would use asylum seeker barges temporarily while tackling cases backlog
Shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock confirmed the policy.
Eddie Izzard launches campaign to become Labour MP in Brighton
The comedian announced her intention to join the race to replace Green MP Caroline Lucas.
Boris Johnson is ready to build ‘newt motels’ amid plans for swimming pool
The amphibians, once blamed by the ex-prime minister for delays in housebuilding, could pour cold water on his hopes for a pool at his country manor.