Bob Stewart MP tells human rights activist to ‘go back to Bahrain’
Media caption, Watch: Video provided by activist Sayed Alwadaei shows his confrontation with Tory MP Bob StewartA human rights activist has complained to the Conservative Party after a Tory MP told him to "go back to Bahrain". Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei confronted MP Bob Stewart outside an event hosted by the Bahraini embassy in London. The
Man armed with knife shot dead by police
Image caption, A man had been threatening people at a home in Borland Avenue, CarlisleA man armed with a knife has been shot dead by police at a house in Cumbria.Police were called to reports of a man threatening people at a home in Borland Avenue, Carlisle, just after 15:30 GMT.On arrival they found a
Government to sue Mone-linked PPE firm for £122m
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Michelle Mone is on a leave of absence from the House of LordsThe government is suing a company that supplied it with personal protective equipment (PPE) for £122m plus costs.PPE Medpro won contracts through the so-called VIP lane in 2020, after being recommended by Tory peer Baroness Mone.The government is
Gareth Southgate to remain England manager until after Euro 2024
Southgate's England exited the 2022 World Cup after a 2-1 defeat by reigning champions France in QatarGareth Southgate will remain as England manager until after the European Championships in 2024, the Football Association has confirmed.He had said he was "conflicted" about his future in the role after England's quarter-final exit at the World Cup.The 52-year-old
Oliver Dowden firm on pay as nurses warn of more strikes
Media caption, Oliver Dowden: Unions please call off strikesBy Suzanne Leigh & Paul SeddonBBC NewsThe government has said it is "resolute" on pay after nursing unions threatened to escalate strike action if ministers do not join talks within 48 hours of Tuesday's walkout.Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are due to stage a…
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