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Dan Crawford
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Councillor, co-operator, editor of hammyend.com, EDI enthusiast, board member of the Fulham Supporters' Trust, #ffc fan, miserable Middlesex member and a journalist
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Starmer stumbles on as rivals balk at killer blow
Cabinet declares support for prime minister after Scottish Labour leader’s attack. But reprieve may only be temporary
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February 9, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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⭐️ Kicking off National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the life‑changing opportunities apprenticeships open up for people starting or growing their careers.

If you’re in Peckham, it’s a great moment to explore local and national apprenticeship opportunities.

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National Apprenticeship Week 2026, 9 - 15 February 2026
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: 9 – 15 FEBRUARY 2026. A week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that…
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February 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Pakistan will face India at the T20 World Cup after ending their threat to boycott the fixture.
Pakistan reverse boycott of India T20 World Cup clash | The Cricketer
The Bangladesh Cricket Board have requested that Pakistan withdraw their threat to boycott their T20 World Cup clash with India for the benefit of the entire cricket ecosystem
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February 9, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Tomorrow's column: the prime minister's wishful thinking saw him sign off cheques he couldn't cash, in both policies and personnel. Now the bills are coming in:
Keir Starmer’s inconvenient truth
Labour must stop believing things because they are politically helpful and engage with the world as it really is
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February 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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EXCL: Chris Wormald, the most senior civil servant in Downing Street, is negotiating his exit as part of a wider shakeup of Keir Starmer’s operation after dramatic day - @kiranstacey.bsky.social
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Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days
Exclusive: Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is expected to follow Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan out the door
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February 9, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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I have today been informed that, despite personal assurances to the contrary, the Green party have once again used my image and misrepresented my words on a second leaflet circulated in Gorton and Denton ahead of the by-election. I have now lodged an official complaint with the returning officer.
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Government on track to lower minimum age for train drivers to 18 in Great Britain

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Government on track to lower minimum age for train drivers to 18 in Great Britain
Labour will introduce legislation to cut threshold from 20 in effort to head off looming shortages
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February 9, 2026 at 7:59 AM
England and Wales brace for downpours with more than 200 active flood alerts

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England and Wales brace for downpours with more than 200 active flood alerts
Met Office issues fresh yellow warning for rain as parts of England are still recovering from extensive flooding
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February 9, 2026 at 7:35 AM
England’s poorest areas have 70% more vape shops and bookmakers than wealthier ones

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England’s poorest areas have 70% more vape shops and bookmakers than wealthier ones
Data shows deprived communities have more off-licences and takeaways and fewer childcare facilities and gyms
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February 9, 2026 at 7:34 AM
‘Pulling up the drawbridge’: Alf Dubs criticises Shabana Mahmood’s plans for child refugees

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‘Pulling up the drawbridge’: Alf Dubs criticises Shabana Mahmood’s plans for child refugees
Exclusive: Labour peer, who came to UK as a refugee, says some ministers try to show they won’t ‘just do things because of their background’
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February 9, 2026 at 7:33 AM
North of England 2040? Andy Burnham backs plan for multi-city Olympics bid

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North of England 2040? Andy Burnham backs plan for multi-city Olympics bid
Northern leaders urge government to support proposal as Manchester mayor says a London bid ‘wouldn’t be right’
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February 9, 2026 at 7:33 AM
How #London fell back in love with the office - Knight Frank's Philip Hobley in this morning's City AM:

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How London fell back in love with the office
With workplace leasing enjoying a major post-pandemic bounceback, it's clear that, once again, the office is seen as critical to success.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:31 AM
‘We will grind you down’: how rogue peers became Labour’s toughest opponents

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‘We will grind you down’: how rogue peers became Labour’s toughest opponents
As Labour seeks abolition of hereditary peers, Tory-dominated House of Lords has inflicted near-record number of defeats on No 10
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January 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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The battle for the right’s post-Trump future has begun
Conservatism is a big tent, but there should be no room in it for those who deny the dignity of all human beings
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January 3, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Elizabeth Line would ‘never’ be built, Michael Portillo wrote when urging cancellation - www.ft.com/content/a5b7...
Elizabeth Line would ‘never’ be built, Michael Portillo wrote when urging cancellation
Former Treasury minister warned that Crossrail London link was too costly and unnecessary, newly released papers show
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December 31, 2025 at 7:07 AM
US fines for dirty money drop 61% as Trump retreats from enforcement

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US fines for dirty money drop 61% as Trump retreats from enforcement
Total penalties imposed by financial watchdogs fell to $1.7bn in the year to December 19
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December 31, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Huge rise in number of people in England’s A&Es for coughs or hiccups

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Huge rise in number of people in England’s A&Es for coughs or hiccups
Lack of prompt access to primary care blamed for rise in hospital cases of minor ailments including blocked noses
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December 31, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Oasis reunion and Taylor Swift vinyls fuel boom year for UK music industry

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Oasis reunion and Taylor Swift vinyls fuel boom year for UK music industry
BPI figures show music lovers listened to equivalent of 210.3m albums by UK artists in 2025 in 11th consecutive year of growth
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December 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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‘People are wrestling with the burden’: Japan pivots to focus on nuclear power ‘maximisation’ alongside renewables
‘People are wrestling with the burden’: Japan pivots to focus on nuclear power ‘maximisation’ alongside renewables
Post-Fukushima nuclear closures of dozens of reactors forced the country to rely heavily on imported fossil fuels
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December 31, 2025 at 5:14 AM
The shadow attorney general, Lord Wolfson, has been representing Roman Abramovich whilst serving on the Conservative front bench. Nothing to see here, obviously.

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Lord Wolfson KC criticised for representing Roman Abramovich
The shadow attorney-general acted for the Russian billionaire against the Jersey government while also sitting on the Conservatives’ front bench
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December 31, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Science and climate writer who spoke out against her cousin Robert F Kennedy Jr’s appointment as health secretary, dies aged 35
Tatiana Schlossberg obituary: journalist and JFK’s granddaughter
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December 31, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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Here in Illinois, we’re lowering costs, increasing transparency, and cutting the red tape — all to make our state the best in the nation to live, work, and raise a family.
Hundreds of new laws take effect in Illinois in 2026
Some of the new laws include the end of the statewide grocery tax, seniors not needing to take a driving test until they're 87 and more.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Man City have spent more than £500m pounds on new talent since being charged with more than 100 Premier League rule breaches. As another window opens, they’re poised to add another top talent, and still there is no ruling. Shames the Premier League how long it’s taken. Man City deny the allegations
December 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM