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King backs research into British monarchy’s links to slavery
The royal household will offer a historian access to the Royal Collection and the Royal Archives as part of the independent academic project.
UK on par with Russia for confidence in political system
Just one in six (17%) of the British public polled say they are highly satisfied with how the political system is functioning.
Lineker insists his tweets on Tories policy were ‘factually accurate’
Lineker told Alastair Campbell, during an interview for Men’s Health UK magazine, that he stood by his comments.
Starmer promises specialist rape courts as he calls waits for victims ‘scandal’
Sir Keir Starmer will repeat his promise to halve levels of violence against women and girls as he meets with charities.
Almost a million hours of sewage discharge into coastal constituencies
Shadow environment secretary Jim McMahon said coastal communities should not have to worry about ‘encountering filthy raw sewage’.
Suella Braverman wins ‘Battle of Waterlooville’
Constituency boundary changes meant the Home Secretary had to go up against a fellow Tory MP to represent the new seat at the next election.
Scott Benton has Tory whip suspended
An investigation will be carried out into undercover footage of him detailing how he could help a bogus investment fund.
Sturgeon will ‘fully co-operate’ with police probe
The former first minister said she had ‘no prior knowledge of Police Scotland’s action or intentions’ after her husbands arrest.
WATCH: Tory MP filmed offering to lobby for gambling industry investors
MPs are barred from carrying out paid lobbying or advising on how to influence Parliament in exchange for money.