Politics

Image copyright Getty ImagesThe Irish border problem has been a major sticking point for Brexit. Tory leadership contenders Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have been setting out their solutions during a visit to Belfast. What's the problem?…
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Beavers were hunted and disappeared from Britain around 400 years ago. In Scotland, they were first reintroduced in 2009 as part of a trial, and now enjoy protected status. But their appetite for destruction has led to conflict with some…
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Image copyright PA Image caption Ian Paisley was suspended from Parliament last year for failing to declare two trips to Sri LankaA Maldivian government minister paid for a luxury holiday taken by Ian Paisley and his family, it is alleged.…
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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionJeremy Hunt says he is the right man to negotiate a new dealTory leadership rivals Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are at loggerheads over how the UK should leave the EU. Both…
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Image copyright PAA business and trade union group will examine alternatives to the Northern Ireland backstop which has so far been a block to reaching an agreement on Brexit. The backstop was designed to ensure a seamless border on the…
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Image copyright Getty ImagesPeople found guilty of the worst cases of animal cruelty will face up to five years in prison under a new law proposed for England and Wales. A Parliamentary bill from Environment Secretary Michael Gove raises…
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Image copyright Getty ImagesVictims of so-called revenge porn could be given better protection as part of a review of image-based sexual abuse laws, the government has announced. Campaigners have been calling for victims to have the same…
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Boris Johnson revealed that making cardboard buses helps him relax and switch off, in an interview with RadioTalk's political editor. The former mayor of London is currently campaigning to win the leadership of the Conservative Party and…
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The shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, has warned colleagues if they want to avoid a "slow motion car crash" they have to change policy on Brexit. So far, Labour's shadow cabinet hasn't shifted its position on Brexit despite devoting two…
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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionJeremy Hunt: 'I am trustworthy'Jeremy Hunt has said the next prime minister should be someone who is trustworthy, otherwise the UK risks a general election and no Brexit. In an…
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