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New parties push strategy over popularity

New parties push strategy over popularity

Alex Salmond and George Galloway are both fronting parties vying for seats in the Scottish Parliament.

Scottish Greens hopeful of securing larger contingent at Holyrood

Scottish Greens hopeful of securing larger contingent at Holyrood

Polling has been kind to the party despite new challenges on the pro-independence side with the emergence of Alba.

Firefighters control blaze on Thames island

Firefighters control blaze on Thames island

Two industrial buildings were destroyed in the fire on Platt’s Eyot Island.

What the papers say – May 4

What the papers say – May 4

The likely return of summer holidays to Europe dominates the nation’s papers.

British holidaymakers could be jetting off to European hotspots within weeks

British holidaymakers could be jetting off to European hotspots within weeks

Boris Johnson has said the approach to foreign travel this summer will be sensible and cautious to avoid ‘an influx of disease’.

‘Shared challenges and rising threats on agenda at G7 foreign ministers meeting’

‘Shared challenges and rising threats on agenda at G7 foreign ministers meeting’

Nations including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the EU will join the UK for talks throughout the day on Tuesday.

Sir Keir Starmer writes open letter to country ahead of Thursday’s elections

Sir Keir Starmer writes open letter to country ahead of Thursday’s elections

It will be his first electoral test since taking over from Jeremy Corbyn, who stood down in the wake of the 2019 general election defeat.

Sadiq Khan aims to bring Olympics back to London if re-elected as mayor

Sadiq Khan aims to bring Olympics back to London if re-elected as mayor

London last hosted the summer games in 2012.

Briton killed in Israel stampede a ‘wonderful’ husband, son and brother – family

Briton killed in Israel stampede a ‘wonderful’ husband, son and brother – family

Some 45 people were killed and 150 were injured in the crush in northern Israel.

Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze on island in River Thames

Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze on island in River Thames

Crews had to carry their equipment by hand due to the limited access to the island.

UK received ‘good consultation’ on US withdrawal from Afghanistan, says Raab

UK received ‘good consultation’ on US withdrawal from Afghanistan, says Raab

Joe Biden announced that the remaining 2,500 US troops in Afghanistan would leave by September 11.

Shortlists announced for £10,000 book prizes

Shortlists announced for £10,000 book prizes

The winners will be announced in August at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

Prime Minister scoops ice cream as he visits wet and windy Wales

Prime Minister scoops ice cream as he visits wet and windy Wales

His visit coincided with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions across Wales.

Raab speaks of ‘likeminded countries’ after G7 meeting with US counterpart

Raab speaks of ‘likeminded countries’ after G7 meeting with US counterpart

Dominic Raab held talks with his American counterpart Antony Blinken on Monday.

US has no closer ally or partner than the UK – Secretary of State

US has no closer ally or partner than the UK – Secretary of State

Antony Blinken described the relationship as enduring, effective and close to the hearts of the American people.

Man arrested after police officers injured at Manchester United protest

Man arrested after police officers injured at Manchester United protest

Greater Manchester Police said the behaviour of some fans at the Old Trafford protest was ‘absolutely atrocious’.

UK announces £1 billion of trade with India

UK announces £1 billion of trade with India

The Prime Minister will attend a virtual meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

Officer ‘lucky not to have lost sight in one eye’ amid Old Trafford violence

Officer ‘lucky not to have lost sight in one eye’ amid Old Trafford violence

The man, with around 20 years’ service, suffered a significant slash wound to his face, Greater Manchester Police Federation said.

PM says questions on Downing Street flat are ‘trivia’ ahead of elections

PM says questions on Downing Street flat are ‘trivia’ ahead of elections

The Prime Minister said that the public were ‘overwhelmingly’ focused on issues such as crime and the coronavirus crisis.

Queen extends good wishes as NI centenary passes off quietly

Queen extends good wishes as NI centenary passes off quietly

Northern Ireland was created on May 3 1921 when the Government of Ireland Act came into effect and partitioned the island of Ireland.

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