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Hundreds join artists, from Brian Eno to Nigel Kennedy in powerful tribute to Jeremy Corbyn
The open letter thanks the Labour leader for “raising political awareness in our country to a level not seen since the end of World War II” in the face of unprecedented media hostility.
Teenager involved in homophobic bus attack is let off
Melania Geymonat and Christine Hannigan were targeted by a group of youths on a night bus in north London in May.
Assange lawyers will argue treaty prevents his extradition to US
Assange appeared via video-link at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
Press hostility towards Labour Party doubled during 2019 election
In the week before the election negative coverage about the Conservatives halved.
Teenage migrant found on M6 faces ‘long period of limbo’
The boy, who says he is from Iraq, was rescued by police on the central reservation.
Queen’s speech – ‘Today’s sticking plaster won’t make up for chronic underfunding of NHS’
“Our NHS is on its knees after a devastating decade of austerity"
Renewables edge out gas in generating power for first time
The three months from July to September marked the first quarter when renewables such as wind and solar surpassed gas in generating electricity.
Ombudsman warns over ‘depressing frequency’ of racist incidents in armed forces
Nicola Williams called on the Ministry of Defence to do more to tackle racism among service personnel.
Bank of England calls in City watchdog after press conference audio hacking
One of the Bank’s communication systems suppliers has been selling compressed audio of press conferences ahead of the official broadcast.