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What the papers say – March 19

What the papers say – March 19

Rwanda and royalty feature prominently on Tuesday’s front pages.

Police investigating Labour selection contest over ‘computer misuse’ claims

Police investigating Labour selection contest over ‘computer misuse’ claims

Labour’s selection contest in Croydon East was paused in November after complaints about inaccurate membership data.

Nuclear veterans seek tribunal to resolve legal claims over ‘withheld’ records

Nuclear veterans seek tribunal to resolve legal claims over ‘withheld’ records

Veterans and their next-of-kin served a ‘letter before action’ on the MoD on Tuesday.

MoD’s old military weapons should be given to Army cadets, Tory MP says

MoD’s old military weapons should be given to Army cadets, Tory MP says

Former military officer James Sunderland said uniforms and equipment which would otherwise be disposed of would be useful to cadet units.

Sunak maintains hope of spring Rwanda flights after seeing off Lords’ challenges

Sunak maintains hope of spring Rwanda flights after seeing off Lords’ challenges

The Parliamentary showdown over the flagship deportation Bill continues on Wednesday when it returns to the House of Lords.

Northern Ireland ‘weak spot’ for migration if Rwanda plan does not apply – MP

Northern Ireland ‘weak spot’ for migration if Rwanda plan does not apply – MP

DUP MP Sammy Wilson warned that if Northern Ireland became a route for illegal migrants there could be ‘passport control’ within the UK.

Government on course to overturn 10 Lords’ amendments to Rwanda Bill

Government on course to overturn 10 Lords’ amendments to Rwanda Bill

The proposed legislation seeks to compel judges to regard Rwanda as safe.

Football regulator to have power to settle row over financial distribution

Football regulator to have power to settle row over financial distribution

The Government is set to introduce its legislation setting up an independent football regulator on Tuesday.

Kate filmed smiling alongside William during Windsor farm shop visit

Kate filmed smiling alongside William during Windsor farm shop visit

Footage obtained by The Sun showed the princess and William at the local business on Saturday.

Number of migrants planned for RAF Scampton to be capped at 800

Number of migrants planned for RAF Scampton to be capped at 800

The number of asylum seekers to be housed at RAF Scampton, near Lincoln, will be capped at 800.

Protect children from asylum seekers pretending to be under 18, Tory MP urges

Protect children from asylum seekers pretending to be under 18, Tory MP urges

Caroline Johnson said the Government has a duty to prevent children from being accommodated or educated with those who are pretending be a child.

MPs shown Scottish-made ‘unicorn’ satellite at committee meeting

MPs shown Scottish-made ‘unicorn’ satellite at committee meeting

Tom Walkinshaw, of Alba Orbital, took one of his company’s Unicorn-2 products to the House of Commons.

Financial incentives for new woodlands increase by 45% in tree-planting drive

Financial incentives for new woodlands increase by 45% in tree-planting drive

Farmers and land managers will now be able to get up to £11,600 per hectare for woodlands they create.

‘Disruptors’ could play key role in local elections, says polls expert

‘Disruptors’ could play key role in local elections, says polls expert

Community activists and smaller parties may drain support away from the three main parties at the local polls on May 2, it is claimed.

English aristocrat-turned IRA member Rose Dugdale dies aged 82

English aristocrat-turned IRA member Rose Dugdale dies aged 82

The death of the disinherited heiress comes just days before a film about her life is to be released in cinemas.

Video captures biker being catapulted over side of bridge after crash

Video captures biker being catapulted over side of bridge after crash

Nikesh Mistry, 34, has been jailed after the crash in Milton Keynes, which saw a motorcyclist suffer serious injuries.

Former US president Barack Obama visits Rishi Sunak in Downing Street

Former US president Barack Obama visits Rishi Sunak in Downing Street

Barack Obama spent around an hour inside No 10 with the Prime Minister on Monday afternoon.

Why does Ofcom say Tory MPs cannot be newsreaders?

Why does Ofcom say Tory MPs cannot be newsreaders?

Ofcom says this violates ‘due impartiality’.

Student jailed for 13 years over terror guide for ‘misfits and nobodies’

Student jailed for 13 years over terror guide for ‘misfits and nobodies’

Jacob Graham was convicted of seven terror offences last month

Trader hopes for ‘right decision’ amid wait for rate rigging appeal ruling

Trader hopes for ‘right decision’ amid wait for rate rigging appeal ruling

Tom Hayes was jailed in 2015 over manipulating interest rate benchmarks.

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