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General election: focus on freedom of movement as Labour debates manifesto – live news

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General election: focus on freedom of movement as Labour debates manifesto – live news Live coverage of the day on the campaign trail, including Labour meeting to decide its manifestoPolice assessing claims that Tories offered peerages to Brexit partyLib Dems criticised for selective use of polling data on leafletsGary Younge: the view from StevenageSign up for Andrew Sparrow’s weekday election briefing email 11.31am GMTThe shadow cabinet and other senior figures are slowly arriving at the party’s clause V meeting in London, and have had their own messages for protesters calling on Labour to back freedom of movement. But who had the best response? The leader of Unite the Union, Len McCluskey, arriving moments after Jeremy Corbyn and the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, approache...

Bolton fire: two injured in large blaze at student building

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Bolton fire: two injured in large blaze at student building Witnesses describe flames ‘crawling up cladding’ of six-storey building on BradshawgateTwo people have been injured in a large fire at a student accommodation building in Bolton.Images posted on social media showed firefighters tackling the blaze on the top floors of a six-storey building known as the Cube on Bradshawgate at about 8.30pm on Friday. Continue reading... Go to Source

Prince Andrew on friendship with Jeffrey Epstein: I let royals down

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Prince Andrew on friendship with Jeffrey Epstein: I let royals down Prince speaks publicly for first time about paedophile financier found dead in prisonPrince Andrew has said that he failed to uphold the standards of the royal family when he visited Jeffrey Epstein after the paedophile’s release from prison, admitting: “I let the side down, simple as that.”The prince made the statement in an interview with the BBC’s Newsnight programme, the first time he has spoken publicly about his friendship with Epstein, to be broadcast on Saturday night. Continue reading... Go to Source

Ukraine ambassador describes Trump’s ‘shocking’ smear campaign against her

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Ukraine ambassador describes Trump's 'shocking' smear campaign against her Marie Yovanovitch, the third witness in public impeachment hearings, testified while president tweeted against herFollow the latest impeachment hearing updates liveAn American ambassador recalled by Donald Trump from Ukraine told impeachment investigators that she felt “shocked and devastated” by Trump’s personal attacks on her, and that she was “amazed” corrupt elements in Ukraine had found willing American partners to take her down.With Trump tweeting attacks on her even as she spoke, Marie Yovanovitch became the third witness in public impeachment hearings investigating whether Trump abused the powers of his office to serve his personal ends. Continue reading... Go to Source

Roger Stone: Trump adviser found guilty on all counts in WikiLeaks hacking case

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Roger Stone: Trump adviser found guilty on all counts in WikiLeaks hacking case Stone found guilty of obstruction of justice and making false statements over what he told Congress relating to emails hacked from DemocratsRoger Stone, a self-described “dirty trickster” and longtime adviser to Donald Trump, was found guilty on Friday of obstructing a congressional investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.The verdict makes Stone only the latest among a growing list of people once in the president’s inner circle who have been convicted on federal charges. News of Stone’s convictions came as dramatic testimony in the impeachment inquiry unfolded on Capitol Hill. Continue reading... Go to Source

Corbyn launches plan to give free broadband to everyone in Britain

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Corbyn launches plan to give free broadband to everyone in Britain Labour leader says proposed roll-out would bolster economy and help tackle climate crisisLatest election news - live updatesJeremy Corbyn has formally launched Labour’s ambitious plan to provide free broadband across the UK, arguing it would guarantee what is now a basic utility, encourage social cohesion, bolster the economy and help the environment.In a lengthy event during which two of his senior ministers presented the plan – which has prompted accusations it is unrealistic and could hamper the market – Corbyn said the service would become “our treasured public institution for the 21st century”. Continue reading... Go to Source

Venice council flooded moments after rejecting climate crisis plan

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Venice council flooded moments after rejecting climate crisis plan Rightwing parties reject proposals as lagoon city faces worst flooding in 53 years Veneto’s regional council rejected a plan to combat climate change minutes before its offices on the Grand Canal, in Venice, were flooded, it has emerged as the city continues to battle high water levels.Venice has been hit by recurrent flooding since Tuesday, with 70% of the lagoon city engulfed on Friday morning as the acqua alta, or high water, level reached 1.54 metres amid heavy downpours. Continue reading... Go to Source
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