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Watch: Chris Whitty’s takedown of Tory MP over Covid was sublime
"This is a quite superb response from Prof Whitty."
Fuming residents living ‘with M5 in homes’ after highways bosses chop down 100 trees
"There was a wildlife belt running between our fences and the motorway but now we haven't seen any bats or birds in any of our gardens, their habitat has also been destroyed.'
‘Deep concern about animal welfare’ as UK & Australia sign trade deal
Official estimates of the impact of a deal have previously suggested that in the long run, it would produce an increase of between 0.01% and 0.02% of gross domestic product (GDP)
GP fuming after being told he can’t defer jury service so he can battle pandemic
"If I take time off, my colleagues are going to suffer. More importantly, my patients are going to suffer."
Rail fares to rise 3.8% in March as inflation soars
The cost of living crisis is starting to bite Britain as inflation continues to soar.
Malta becomes first European country to legalise cannabis for personal use
Other European countries are also decriminalising cannabis - but not the UK, as the Tories amplify their "war on drugs".
‘Extremely grateful:’ Appeal to help Afghan children raises huge sum in one day…but more urgently needed
A million children under the age of five are at risk of dying over the next three months.
PM admits joining ‘pizza & wine bash’ during first covid lockdown – people are furious
"No doubt Tory MPs will trot out the 'but they worked so hard' line. I guess that explains all the riotous staff parties in ICUs," wrote one Twitter user.
Best reactions as Lib Dems destroy Tories in ‘ultra safe’ N.Shropshire seat
"The people of North Shropshire have spoken for us all. This government is rancid and it’s impacting them terribly ," wrote Gary Neville.