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General Election bid is an itch I need to scratch even at 61, says Iain Dale

General Election bid is an itch I need to scratch even at 61, says Iain Dale

Dale said an emotional farewell during his LBC show on Tuesday after 14 years with the radio station.

Three officers injured and 40 people arrested after protest in Westminster

Three officers injured and 40 people arrested after protest in Westminster

One officer was left with a serious facial injury after she was hit by a bottle thrown from the crowd.

MPs call for urgent reform of Government culture to make the UK ‘fit for future’

MPs call for urgent reform of Government culture to make the UK ‘fit for future’

The House of Commons Liaison Committee has released a report calling for changes in Whitehall.

What the papers say – May 29

What the papers say – May 29

Here are the stories making headlines on Wednesday.

Sunny spells ahead but more storms looming for Scotland

Sunny spells ahead but more storms looming for Scotland

A Met Office yellow warning for thunderstorms comes into force in Scotland at 10am on Wednesday until 7pm.

Sunak vows to axe ‘rip-off degrees’ as Starmer sets sights on NHS

Sunak vows to axe ‘rip-off degrees’ as Starmer sets sights on NHS

The Prime Minister has promised to replace the worst-performing university courses with 100,000 more apprenticeships.

Probe designed to study how clouds affect Earth’s climate launched into space

Probe designed to study how clouds affect Earth’s climate launched into space

EarthCARE blasted off on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg in California.

Iain Dale steps down from LBC radio in bid to run in General Election

Iain Dale steps down from LBC radio in bid to run in General Election

The 61-year-old said he hoped listeners would ‘respect’ his decision.

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ Bernard Leach pottery collection sells for £13,000

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ Bernard Leach pottery collection sells for £13,000

Ten of his vases and pots were found covered in dust in a cupboard after being collected by one family during 50 years.

Rishi Sunak vows to replace ‘rip-off’ degrees with 100,000 more apprenticeships

Rishi Sunak vows to replace ‘rip-off’ degrees with 100,000 more apprenticeships

A new law would give the universities watchdog powers to shut down courses deemed underperforming under the Tories’ plan.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder over Bournemouth beach stabbing

Man arrested on suspicion of murder over Bournemouth beach stabbing

One woman died and another was injured in the stabbing on Durley Chine Beach on May 24.

Trooping the Colour to go ahead with public rehearsals later this month

Trooping the Colour to go ahead with public rehearsals later this month

The celebration, which traditionally involves the royal family gathering on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, is set to take place on June 15.

Labour vows to send teams into hospitals to set up evening and weekend clinics

Labour vows to send teams into hospitals to set up evening and weekend clinics

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to cut treatment backlogs, which currently stand at 7.54 million.

Diane Abbott has Labour whip restored

Diane Abbott has Labour whip restored

The veteran MP was suspended in April 2023 over comments she made on racism.

Irish social protection minister ‘not thinking of introducing national service’

Irish social protection minister ‘not thinking of introducing national service’

Heather Humphreys was launching a charter aimed at encouraging businesses and employers to hire young people.

Geraint Davies says he is ‘unable’ to stand for Labour because of suspension

Geraint Davies says he is ‘unable’ to stand for Labour because of suspension

Labour withdrew the whip from Geraint Davies over allegations of sexual harassment made in June last year.

Wales should set up wealth fund with offshore wind farm profits – Plaid Cymru

Wales should set up wealth fund with offshore wind farm profits – Plaid Cymru

Plaid Cymru has proposed devolved control over the Crown Estate in Wales to build a fund similar to that which Norway started with oil wealth.

Swinney calls for Labour nationalisation of Network Rail

Swinney calls for Labour nationalisation of Network Rail

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney called for Sir Keir Starmer to ‘follow the SNP’s lead’ by nationalising rail services in England.

Keir Starmer says decision on Diane Abbott to come ‘in due course’

Keir Starmer says decision on Diane Abbott to come ‘in due course’

The Labour leader has faced pressure over reports that an investigation into her racism comments was completed five months ago.

Taking medication in line with body clock reduces risk of heart attack

Taking medication in line with body clock reduces risk of heart attack

Patients who were ‘morning people’ were less likely to have a heart attack if they took their medication in the morning, the study found.

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