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Scotland to protect EU citizens’ rights despite ‘pig-headed’ UK government
“We don’t believe there even should be an EU settlement scheme, and of course Scotland didn’t vote to come out of the EU but we are where we are," Scotland's Europe minister said.
Remember the ‘socially distanced’ BBQ! Government denies G7 summit behind Covid spike in Cornwall
“The correlation between G7 and the tsunami of Covid-19 case-load in St Ives/Carbis Bay and Falmouth is undeniable."
Thousands come together to show Dido Harding they ‘value all NHS staff’
“I hope the NHS staff here on Twitter see this thread and feel the appreciation they deserve," a Labour County Councillor said after reading the heart-warming replies.
No 10 rejects suggestion triple-lock pension pledge could be suspended but concerns remain
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Video: Rachel Johnson denies Covid deaths were on PM’s ‘watch’
"Rachel Johnson taking a strong lead in this week's competition to upset as many different people as possible," said one twitter user.
London-born actor fears deportation after Home Office changed his residency status
"I’ve been working, I’ve had a family, I was born and grown here, I’ve worked with the Met Police, the London Mayor’s office, helping tackle youth violence... so why are you troubling me?" the actor has asked.
Drunk police officer beat up member of public while off duty
Superintendent Waheed Khan, North East Leadership and Support, said: “The high standards we expect from our officers apply equally when they are off duty.
BBC run ‘falcon’s nest’ story but ignore viral video calling out Government lies
"Find your courage BBC."
‘Removing protesters’ blamed for HS2 costs spiralling by £1.7 billion
Social distancing measures causing delays and reduced productivity were also listed.