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The Liberal Democrats manifesto’s 12 key policies explained
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The Liberal Democrats have launched their 2019 election manifesto, with the slogan Stop Brexit Build A Brighter Future. It sets out the polices the party aims to introduce should it win the election. The full document runs to 96 pages and contains pledges on a variety of subjects, with Brexit and t [...]
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Jeffrey Donaldson says UUP rejection of unionist pact is ‘bonkers’
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson told the BBC the UK was about to embark on 'the most important election in decades' The Ulster Unionist Party's decision not to agree an electoral pact in the upcoming poll is "bonkers", the DUP's chief whip has said. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said UUP leader-elect Steve Aiken's mo [...]
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Corbyn Says “I will be a very different kind of Prime Minister”
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Below is the opening text of Jeremy Corbyn’s speech in Telford. It’s a real pleasure to be here in Telford in my home county of Shropshire where I first started campaigning for a better society and I’ve never stopped! And what’s inspiring is that I see that same passion in young people toda [...]
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Plaid Cymru’s Ambition is ‘without limit’ As Party Begins Campaign
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Adam Price said discussions were ongoing over a possible remain pact. Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price will say no party has a "higher ambition for Wales" when its general election campaign is launched on Monday. Mr Price is expected to tell the launch in Menai Bridge, Anglesey, that Wales is being "he [...]
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Salma Yaqoob shortlisted for Labour’s West Midlands mayoral selection
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Salma Yaqoob, the former leader of the Respect Party, who is controversially backed by high-profile figures in the Labour left for the party’s West Midlands mayoral selection, has been shortlisted as a candidate in the race to become mayor. The decision to include Yaqoob as well as Liam Byrne [...]
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The plot thickens: what does Corbyn’s allotment say about his politics?
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Sweet corn, artichokes and neatly strimmed paths – the Labour leader’s veg patch is a leafy, undressed salad of clues to the man and his mission Photographs of Jeremy Corbyn’s allotment, which helps him achieve his calm “Monsieur Zen” demeanour, have been publicised for the first time. [...]
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Up against the Maybot, Corbyn struggles not to be a personality – but does he need to?
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The Labour leader has always claimed his political career is not about him, but as the Maybot crashes, it’s time for the Jeremy show Call it the quantity theory of personality. The less warmth and spontaneity the Supreme Leader reveals she has, the more engaging Jeremy Corbyn becomes. There [...]
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