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The Domino Defect: Support for EU remains high among member countries

Britain appears to have triggered a “domino defect” following Brexit as support for the EU is bolstered among member countries. Contrary to initial concerns that Britain’s divorce could lead to other countries reevaluating their membership in the union, there is a strong belief (68 per cent) that EU countries overall have benefited from being part of the EU - equalling the highest level recorded since 1983. The latest polling by Parliament, conducted in February and March, says that despite the...

More than 300 nurses have taken their own lives in just seven years

Shocking new figures have reavealed more than 300 nurses have taken their own lives in just seven years as the NHS is gripped by a mental health crisis. During the worst year, one nurse died by suicide every week, The Mirror has revealed, with the families of victims calling for the government to do more to end a “bullying and toxic culture” in the health service which leaves them afraid to ask for help in their darkest moments. One mum...

Tories in freefall as councillors say they have given up canvassing

The Conservatives face an unprecedented wipeout in the upcoming local elections with early indications suggesting they could lose up to 1,000 seats. Party bosses have voiced fears that up to a quarter of their 5,521 council seats could go across the country, according to the Sunday Express, with concerns raised that the party may be flat broke to boot. Treasurer Sir Mick Davis has said the party has been "deserted by both Remain and Leave donors and therefore I am...

Corbyn turns down invitation to state banquet with Trump

The Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, joins Lib Dem chief Vince Cable and Commons Speaker Jon Bercow in declining to attend a state banquet to honour the US President Donald Trump. The Leader of the Opposition said: "Theresa May should not be rolling out the red carpet for a state visit to honour a President who rips up vital international treaties, backs climate change denial and uses racist and misogynist rhetoric. "Maintaining an important relationship with the United States does...

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