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DUP should be led from centre not the extremes, Robinson warns

DUP should be led from centre not the extremes, Robinson warns

The former party leader said the internal move against his successor Arlene Foster had been ‘brutal and publicly humiliating’.

‘Strong’ jump in construction activity as Covid restrictions ease further

‘Strong’ jump in construction activity as Covid restrictions ease further

The closely followed IHS Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded a score of 61.6 in April.

David Cameron and Lex Greensill to appear before MPs

David Cameron and Lex Greensill to appear before MPs

The former prime minister and the financier will answer questions from the Treasury Committee as part of the Lessons from Greensill Capital inquiry.

Smart cities at risk of cyberattacks, experts warn

Smart cities at risk of cyberattacks, experts warn

The National Cyber Security Centre has published new guidance on protecting connected places and infrastructure.

Counting under way in Scottish constituencies

Counting under way in Scottish constituencies

Results are due to be staggered across Friday and Saturday.

British Airways owner calls on Government to be ‘ambitious’ on travel corridors

British Airways owner calls on Government to be ‘ambitious’ on travel corridors

Luis Gallego, boss of IAG, said airlines were ready to fly but Government action was needed to make it happen.

All under-40s to be offered alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine

All under-40s to be offered alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine

Up to April 28, the MHRA in the UK had received 242 reports of blood clots accompanied by low blood platelet count, all in people who had AstraZeneca.

Labour falls to ‘shattering’ defeat in Hartlepool by-election

Labour falls to ‘shattering’ defeat in Hartlepool by-election

The Tories take the former Labour stronghold with more than half the votes cast.

Cigar butt discarded by Sir Winston Churchill could fetch £1,200 at auction

Cigar butt discarded by Sir Winston Churchill could fetch £1,200 at auction

The odd item cast aside by the famous wartime leader will go on sale along with a pair of satin slippers that once belonged to Queen Victoria.

Conservative win in Hartlepool by-election hailed as ‘momentous day’

Conservative win in Hartlepool by-election hailed as ‘momentous day’

Farmer Jill Mortimer beat Labour candidate Dr Paul Williams, a GP and former MP for Stockton South.

Blow for Starmer as Hartlepool elects Tory MP for first time in a generation

Blow for Starmer as Hartlepool elects Tory MP for first time in a generation

The win builds on Conservative advances into Labour’s traditional heartlands during the last general election.

Starmer faces a ‘mountain to climb’ after Hartlepool defeat

Starmer faces a ‘mountain to climb’ after Hartlepool defeat

The by-election loss will add to the pressure on the Labour leader to bring forward a positive agenda for change.

What next for Labour after Hartlepool defeat?

What next for Labour after Hartlepool defeat?

The loss of the Labour stronghold is a further sign of the problems faced by Sir Keir Starmer.

Inflatable Boris Johnson erected by Hartlepool business group

Inflatable Boris Johnson erected by Hartlepool business group

The blow-up Prime Minister is just one of several inflatables to be placed throughout the town by the Hartlepool Wombles.

Labour concede they are ‘not close to winning’ in Hartlepool as Tories close in

Labour concede they are ‘not close to winning’ in Hartlepool as Tories close in

Senior Opposition MP Jim McMahon suggested the party had lost the North East seat.

Counting set to begin in Scottish constituencies

Counting set to begin in Scottish constituencies

Due to the pandemic there is a staggered tallying up of ballots for the 2021 Holyrood election.

Train passengers to get last mile journey options on WhatsApp

Train passengers to get last mile journey options on WhatsApp

The new system will feature customised information on all modes of travel including walking, cycling, buses, trams and taxis.

Tories confident of victory in Hartlepool by-election

Tories confident of victory in Hartlepool by-election

Ballots were cast across England, Scotland and Wales in Super Thursday’s elections.

What the papers say – May 7

What the papers say – May 7

The Jersey fishing dispute and upbeat news on the economy are among the main stories in Friday’s national papers.

UK to increase diplomatic efforts with France over Jersey fishing rights

UK to increase diplomatic efforts with France over Jersey fishing rights

Royal Navy ships have been withdrawn from the Channel Island after a protest by French fishing vessels ended.

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