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What the papers say – November 10
The front pages are dominated by negative reaction to the possibility of Jeremy Corbyn leading the country.
London’s black cabs to offer free journeys to veterans on Remembrance Sunday
As all London black cabs are wheelchair accessible, drivers realised they could help veterans attend the event.
Plant believed to have gone extinct over 200 years ago has been found
The stunning fountain bush was spotted by a sharp eyed student botanist during an expedition to the mountain fringed winelands of the Western Cape.
Woman killed by floods in Derbyshire named by police
Former High Sheriff of Derbyshire, Annie Hall, was swept away by flood water and her body was later recovered in Darley Dale, near Matlock
‘Struggling to cope’ – Corbyn calls for extra funding for fire & rescue services & Environment Agency
The Met Office has warned that rain in parts of the UK could cause difficult driving conditions.
‘Shameful’ – Around 1.5 million older people ‘have unmet need for social care’
By 2030, some 2.1 million could be in need of help but will not be receiving it, Age UK said.
New Zealand passes law aimed at combating climate change
The Zero Carbon bill aims to make the country reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to the point it becomes mostly carbon neutral by 2050.
Labour vows to expand 30 hours’ free childcare offer
The move comes on top of a £1bn investment scheme to reverse Conservative cuts.
PM says widespread flooding is ‘not a national emergency’
The Environment Agency repeated warnings for people to stay away from swollen rivers.