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Protesters gather in London to brand Putin a ‘delusional lunatic’ and ‘bully’

Protesters gather in London to brand Putin a ‘delusional lunatic’ and ‘bully’

The march was held by the Stop the War Coalition as well as the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and CODEPINK.

More than 80,000 Ukrainian refugees could arrive in Ireland, minister says

More than 80,000 Ukrainian refugees could arrive in Ireland, minister says

Preparations are under way to accommodate the significant number of people due to arrive in the country in the coming days and weeks.

Former head of Orange Order must abide by Labour values – Sarwar

Former head of Orange Order must abide by Labour values – Sarwar

Henry Dunbar has been selected to stand in Airdrie North in the local elections in May.

Hampshire couple take Molly the motorhome to help people fleeing Ukraine

Hampshire couple take Molly the motorhome to help people fleeing Ukraine

‘Why don’t we take our motorhome, which is called Molly… and see what we can do?’ said Laura Rice.

France condemns ‘inhumane’ British policy on Ukrainian refugees

France condemns ‘inhumane’ British policy on Ukrainian refugees

It is claimed hundreds have been diverted from Calais to UK consulates in Paris and Brussels because they did not have a valid visa.

No-fly zone would not help Ukraine, says UK armed forces chief

No-fly zone would not help Ukraine, says UK armed forces chief

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said the invasion in Ukraine ‘is not going well’ for the Kremlin.

Queen would remain head of state in an independent Scotland – Ian Blackford

Queen would remain head of state in an independent Scotland – Ian Blackford

The SNP Westminster leader rejected claims an independent Scotland could have a referendum on whether to retain the monarchy.

We must prepare for darker days ahead in Russian aggression, PM warns allies

We must prepare for darker days ahead in Russian aggression, PM warns allies

Boris Johnson admitted the world had not done enough for Ukraine.

Trident should be axed due to ‘threat to world from nuclear weapons’ – Blackford

Trident should be axed due to ‘threat to world from nuclear weapons’ – Blackford

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford was asked whether Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had changed his party’s position on the nuclear deterrent.

Ian Blackford on Scottish independence: All I am focusing on is Ukraine

Ian Blackford on Scottish independence: All I am focusing on is Ukraine

The SNP MP spoke about the importance of the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer and the devolved administrations ‘showing a united front to Putin’.

BBC World News taken off air in Russia, broadcaster says

BBC World News taken off air in Russia, broadcaster says

It comes after the Russian parliament approved strict new media legislation on Friday.

Now is not the time to call for PM to quit – Starmer

Now is not the time to call for PM to quit – Starmer

The Labour leader said it was more important to show unity in the face of Russian aggression.

No-fly zone over Ukraine ‘would not help’, says head of UK’s armed forces

No-fly zone over Ukraine ‘would not help’, says head of UK’s armed forces

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said most of the offensive was coming from Russian artillery.

UK-based nanny tells of desperate fight to get brother out of Ukraine

UK-based nanny tells of desperate fight to get brother out of Ukraine

Nataliia Kolodii said her homeland is ‘a peaceful nation’, adding: ‘We never thought this war would start.’

Starmer calls for probe into Lebedev’s peerage over ‘national security’ concerns

Starmer calls for probe into Lebedev’s peerage over ‘national security’ concerns

The Labour leader said he was ‘very concerned’ about the reports surrounding Lord Lebedev’s peerage.

‘Unlawful and unhelpful’ for Britons to fight in Ukraine, armed forces head says

‘Unlawful and unhelpful’ for Britons to fight in Ukraine, armed forces head says

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin urged people not to rush towards ‘the sound of gunfire’.

Royal Navy warship seizes cannabis worth £6.5m in Middle East

Royal Navy warship seizes cannabis worth £6.5m in Middle East

HMS Montrose claimed the haul after stopping a vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

Delayed patients will have options to change provider, says Sajid Javid

Delayed patients will have options to change provider, says Sajid Javid

Further details are expected to be set out when the Health Secretary gives a speech on Tuesday.

UK employment recovers to pre-pandemic levels for first time, says research

UK employment recovers to pre-pandemic levels for first time, says research

The latest business trends report from business advisory firm BDO revealed employment conditions improved for the fourth consecutive month.

Sir Tony Blair: I thought Iraq invasion was the right thing to do

Sir Tony Blair: I thought Iraq invasion was the right thing to do

‘People often say over Iraq or Afghanistan that I took the wrong decision but you’ve got to do what you think is right,’ the 68-year-old said.

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