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Copper sacked over Jaffa Cake swindle leaves people questioning police priorities
"Nice to see crimes against Jaffa Cakes are viewed more seriously than assaults against women," wrote one exasperated Twitter user.
‘We’re ready to block everything:’ French fishermen give Friday deadline before action taken
French fury was sparked after the Government in London announced last month that it had approved just 12 of the 47 applications it had received from French small boats.
Police commissioner resigns over ‘absolutely ridiculous’ Sarah Everard comments
More than 1,000 complaints were made after his comments during a radio show.
‘London epicentre of housing crisis’ as 250,000 on council waiting list
"The longstanding shortage of social housing in the capital has driven up pressures and is the fundamental factor behind London’s appalling homelessness rates."
Brexiter – who moved car production to France – says UK will suffer gas rise spike this winter
"Brexit is clearly a major factor at play," said Labour MP when he moved production to France.
Health Sec ‘stirring up anti-GP rhetoric’ as ‘scared’ Javid fails to address conference
"I think if the Health Secretary is too scared to face the frontline NHS staff he bashes - and yet purports to lead - he really shouldn't be in post," tweeted Dr Rachel Clarke.
GPs condemn name-and-shame plans as Javid bails on conference
The head of the Royal College of GPs described the attack on medics from some politicians as “abuse”.
What what was PM painting? 11 best guesses as he’s spotted at easel on luxe holiday
Churchill was a keen artist...saying that so was Hitler...
‘Mob rule, as bloodsports enthusiasts run riot:’ Monbiot’s passionate thread to stop hunting
"It’s highly likely that an animal abuser will also be abusing humans."