Nick Thomas-Symonds says Azhar Ali’s words were “unacceptable” but Labour will still campaign for him.
Month: February 2024
Firearms police called for ‘man with knife’ – but it’s Potter fan with wand
Officers thought they were being called to deal with a man carrying a large knife.
Royal Marines to fight MoD in court in asbestos claim
More than 250 troops claim the MoD knowingly exposed them to asbestos during training exercises.
Robert Dyas pays customer £5,400 after new pergola stains patio
The company, owned by Theo Paphitis, is praised for being “absolutely amazing”.
BBC TV children’s favourite Bagpuss is 50
The soft toy used in the BBC animated children’s classic lives a quieter life in a museum these days.
Horizon scandal: Five short-changed postmasters to get full compensation
A u-turn means Teju Adedayo and four others can now claim full Horizon scandal compensation.
Schools in budget crisis as PFI charges soar
Inflation sends Private Finance Initiative contracts spiralling, cutting into classroom spending
HMS Prince of Wales fails to depart for Nato exercises
HMS Prince of Wales was due to replace HMS Queen Elizabeth which broke down just before departure.
Rwanda plan flawed at core, says cross-party report
A key parliamentary committee says the asylum plan is incompatible with UK human rights safeguards.
Water company bosses could see bonuses stopped over sewage spills
Rule breaches such as sewage spills should cost bosses their bonuses, the environment secretary says.
