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Poll reveals a second referendum would be a landslide for Remain
During yesterday’s PMQs the PM declared there is no way she would call for a second referendum on Brexit. The UK has made its decision. However, new polling figures suggest the nation has changed its voting intentions, with Remain winning by a huge margin. The findings were published in an academic-led report by research bodies NatCen and The UK in a Changing Europe. 2,048 subjects were interviewed between June 7 and July 8. Polling expert, John Curtice, authored the findings,...
Bee venom could cure an annoying human health condition
A protein found in the insect's poison dampens down inflammation, according to new research
The biggest birds in your garden are high up the pecking order
A study of bird feeders found larger species monopolised the best food and spent longer feeding than smaller birds, who fed quickly and on lower value food
Off-duty police officer stabbed in broad daylight during botched carjacking
Emergency services were called to a row of shops at around 1.30pm today (Wed) following the terrifying attack in Great Barr, Birmingham.
London budget hotel where Russians believed to be behind Salisbury novichok attack stayed was open for business today
Hotel reviewer who stayed there the same night as the Russian suspects said it was 'noisy'.
The Specials singer Neville Staple makes appeal to bring grandson’s killers to justice
Fidel Glasgow, 21, died in hospital after being stabbed outside Club M in Coventry, last weekend
Hatton Garden heist ringleader ‘suffered electric shocks day before he was found dead in jail cell’
Terry Perkins told from beyond the grave how he suffered three electric shocks from his heart implant the day before he died
Watch – Steve Coogan stands up for commuters on packed Southern Rail train
He was demanding passengers be allowed to travel with him in his first class carriage.
A missed countervailing opportunity to stop dancing around Brexit – PMQs 5th Sept
The two leaders were probably relieved to get back to arguing with each other, as it is a lot easier than with their own parties. Corbyn and May probably have more in common these days then they would ever let on. The anti-semitism issue was raised by May, which Corbyn tackled head on, then, inevitably, the rest of the session focused on Brexit. Corbyn said that there are rumours a chance of a no-deal Brexit is 60/40. May said she...