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High levels of violence and racism among immigration staff as suspensions double
Exclusive figures obtained by the Sunday Mirror have shown a sharp rise in the number of immigration staff who are being investigated, suspended and losing their jobs.
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Partygate Tory Shaun Bailey admits he was in building during bash
The failed Tory London Mayor candidate admitted, through his lawyers, that his claim to have left to go on BBC Newsnight was "unintentionally inaccurate"
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Mum of tragic cancer patient makes incredible vow in her daughter's name
Nicola Nuttall, whose daughter Laura died five weeks ago, is calling on MPs to back an Early Day Motion in Laura’s memory calling for more funding to beat the disease
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Tributes paid to Margaret McDonagh who was 'unstoppable force' behind Labour win
Baroness McDonagh, who was Labour’s first female general secretary, was hailed as the 'absolutely essential' figure to the party's 1997 and 2001 election wins as it was announced she had died aged 61
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'Government needs to explain why medics in England are deemed less worthy'
The British Medical Association has rejected the below-inflation 5% rise offered, which is not surprising when junior doctors in Scotland have been promised more
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'Boris Johnson v Brian Reade - the truth is there’s only one winner'
Here's some heartfelt advice as you take on your new job as a rival columnist
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'I wince at Love Island's cheesewire thongs - but we shocked in tiny miniskirts'
Many people my age disapprove of the show because they can’t stand the skimpy outfits - but then I realised I have to accept the way of the modern world
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Majority of Labour members back free school meals for all primary school pupils
A YouGov poll for the National Education Union (NEU) of 1,017 Labour members found 89% support ensuring all primary pupils get a free school dinner to ensure kids don't go hungry
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Tory minister says it's time for a female James Bond to succeed Daniel Craig
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said it is "always time for females to lead" when asked her views about who should succeed Daniel Ctaig in the the 007 franchise
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'Barbaric' animal snares to be banned in Wales - piling pressure on rest of UK
The Welsh Government in the Senedd is expected to back plans to outlaw the devices on Tuesday - triggering fresh calls for other British governments to follow suit
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'Now evict Boris Johnson from the Privy Council - he's not right or honourable'
You thought you were shot of Boris Johnson, writes Fleet Street Fox. Turns out he has a public job for life
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Do you think Brexit has been a success - vote in our poll
Seven years have passed since a referendum was held across the United Kingdom about whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union - and we want to know if YOU think Brexit has been a success
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Inside Covid Inquiry Week Two - blame, denials, heckles, Tory cuts and tears
Politicians, top scientists and medics have given evidence to the Covid Inquiry so far, as it kicked off its investigation with a focus on how well the UK was prepared for the arrival of the virus
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14,000 people denied vote at local elections by Tory voter ID crackdown
The first official analysis by the Electoral Commission found thousands of people were turned away from polling stations in England due to new Tory voter ID requirements which came into force last month
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'Inflation woes are not an accident, they are consequence of Tory governments'
The Bank of England has used the only weapon in its armoury to try to bring down inflation. But this is a crisis that has been ­incubated in Downing Street
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'You don't get international rescue mission if you're a drowning boat migrant'
The response to the stricken Titanic submersible is in stark contrast to the recent trawler tragedy off Greece, says Paul Routledge
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'It's a no-brainer - we need to renationalise energy to control our future'
It’s simple common sense that we need greater control of our energy sector, writes Miriam Stoppard
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Young women lose out on £5,000 a year compared to men at start of their careers
Research from the Young Women’s Trust has exposed the gulf in wage rates between men and women at the start of their careers, with male workers earning £29,268 in their 20s compared to £24,188 for their female peers
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Chris Whitty tells Tories to invest in NHS to protect against future pandemics
England’s Chief Medical Officer appeared at the Covid Inquiry and rejected evidence from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt the previous day which blamed a focus on planning for a flu pandemic, rather than a coronavirus
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Three new rail strike dates announced in July as passengers face more chaos
The RMT union announced a trio of dates when members will walkout in July, crippling the network and forcing millions to work from home
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Top Tory flees into wrong pub when Mirror asks simple Partygate question
Our reporter tracked down London mayoral hopeful Moz Hossain as it emerged three members of his campaign team attended the 'Jingle and Mingle' lockdown-busting bash in the Mirror's Partygate tape
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Gary Lineker fumes at BBC after Clive Myrie is pulled from Ten O'Clock News
After learning that BBC newsreader Clive Myrie was pulled from reading the Ten O'Clock News, Gary Lineker has hit out at BBC bosses after he was suspended from Match Of The Day earlier this year
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Clive Myrie pulled from BBC Ten O'Clock News
BBC News at Ten presenter Clive Myrie was pulled from the show at the last minute due to a timing schedule after he read out several jokes about the former Prime Minister Boris Johnson during Have I Got News For You
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Sadio Mane's Man Utd transfer agreement amid Premier League return admission
The future of former Liverpool star Sadio Mane remains unclear and he could leave Bayern Munich this summer window amid links over a return to the Premier League
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Cyclists SHOULD be made to have number plates says new poll
For years now, campaigners have been pushing for some form of registration system, just as with motorcycles - but many fear such measures could turn people off using their pushbike