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Economist who got it spectacularly wrong on Brexit says ‘Liz Truss is nearest thing we’ve got to Margaret Thatcher’
"Patrick Minford is such a marginal view even within academia. His views are Economics equivalent of ‘flat earth.’"
Grant Shapps wants Boris Johnson back amid Tory ‘seller’s remorse’ – one response sums it up
It comes as Boris Johnson’s final fortnight in office will see him divide his time between No. 10 and his country retreat Chequers.
Khan’s letter to Patel claiming report into Cressida Dick’s departure is ‘clearly biased’
“It is clear from the draft that was provided and subsequent exchanges that he intends to present as fact accounts from the previous Commissioner and her team, while ignoring or downplaying the extensive contradictory evidence provided.”
The worst warning yet: New price cap experts forecast for average bills next year is shocking
The forecast is an increase of £438 since their prediction on Friday morning, and up nearly £900 in just two days.
Dan Walker’s tweet about new show leaves people to turn headlights onto his comment
"Keyboard malfunction of the week goes to..." wrote one person after seeing the tweet.
Maori newsreader’s epic response to viewer who complained about her face tattoo
"The fact that my existence triggers some people is testament to why we need more Maori advocates in key roles across every sector."
Man in 20s dies after falling into Thames while being arrested by police – second incident this summer
Back in June another man died after jumping in the River Thames while being Tasered by officers.
David Dimbleby goes into bat for BBC as he slams Emily Maitlis
The veteran broadcaster also dismissed the idea a call from No 10 put pressure on the BBC to rebuke Maitlis and her team.
Watch: Eustice defends sewage spill plan branded ‘cruel joke’ by critics – ‘people are seeing human excrement’
It comes after dozens of pollution warnings were issued for beaches and swimming spots in England and Wales last week following heavy rain that overwhelmed the sewage system.