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Sunak confronted about woman who can't afford lightbulb in awkward interview
In an interview with BBC Breakfast, the Prime Minister was confronted over the cost of living crisis affecting the nation, including a carer called Nikki, from Cornwall, who was forced to sit in darkness in her kitchen
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Create Older People's Commissioner to fight pensioners' corner, say campaigners
A host of organisations are demanding a new tsar to champion OAPs' rights in the corridors of power amid fears their voices are being silenced
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Met Police is institutionally racist, homophobic and misogynistic, report finds
A damning report into the Metropolitan Police commissioned after Sarah Everard's murder has concluded that Britain's largest force is "broken" and should be abolished if it can't change
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Most pension savers fear they will never be able to even retire, poll shows
The study comes as the Living Pension scheme is launched by the fair pay campaigners behind the Real Living Wage crusade
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'Met Police must radically reform or be abolished after damning Casey report'
With public confidence plummeting after a string of horrendous scandals, Baroness Louise Casey’s report into Britain's biggest police force must not be put on a shelf to gather dust
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'Boris Johnson’s lies could damage our whole democracy if they're not put right'
If Johnson fails to persuade the Committee of his honesty, he could face suspension from the House and a by-election which many predict he would lose, writes MP Chris Bryant
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Boris Johnson to face Partygate showdown that could mean end of political career
The desperate ex-Prime Minister will be hauled before the Commons Privileges Committee for a four-hour showdown that could ultimately lead to him being ousted as an MP
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Shops and services should be legally required to accept cash, MPs told
MPs were told that 15 million people in the UK use cash for budgeting, and businesses which only accept cards have a negative impact on those on lower incomes, the elderly and disabled people
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Nigel Farage confirms he won't stand as MP dodging eighth potential defeat
Insiders at Reform UK - Nigel Farage's latest political vehicle - believed he could be tempted to throw his hat into the ring one last time and stand again for the party
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Domestic abuse victims advised to disable Government siren on secret phones
Women’s charities have been quick to advise how to turn off the 10-second siren - which will go off even if phones are on silent mode - amid concerns it will reveal domestic abuse victims’ secret phones
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Tories could lose over 1,000 seats at May local elections, election experts say
Elections experts Collin Rallings and Michael Thrasher said Keir Starmer's Labour Party could scoop 700 seats if there is a swing of 6% from the Conservatives on 4 May.
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Tory suspended after saying she doesn't want 'Pride sex flags' in her town
Angela Kilmartin wrote on Facebook: "I don't want pride sex flags along my High Street. I don't even want heterosexual flags along my High Street." She was suspended by Witham Constituency Conservative Association following the comments
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'Shrinking' UK steel industry threatens national security, warns union leader
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham has written to Rishi Sunak warning of the potential consequences of the Government failing to invest in switching to more environmentally-friendly production
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Nicola Sturgeon makes vow as she refuses to follow Matt Hancock into reality TV
Nicola Sturgeon has refused to follow shamed Matt Hancock into reality television after his controversial stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Out Of Here
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Nicola Sturgeon went through 'painful' miscarriage during official engagement
Nicola Sturgeon shared her personal experience of having a miscarriage on Loose Women in her first television interview since announcing she's stepping down as Scotland's First Minister
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Nicola Sturgeon insists SNP 'not in a mess' but suffering 'growing pains'
Outgoing Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tried to play down the divisions that have erupted in the SNP following her decision to step down after eight years in charge
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Terrorist who plotted to blow up London Stock Exchange set for prison release
Mohammed Chowdhury, 33, has been freed and recalled to prison in the past but now the Parole Board has now deemed him no longer a threat to society.
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Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal dealt hammer blow as DUP vows to vote against it
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said party officers had today voted unanimously to oppose the Windsor Framework when MPs get a vote in the Commons on Wednesday - and right-wing Tories could also rebel
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Nicola Sturgeon left squirming as she's fiercely grilled by Loose Women stars
Nicola Sturgeon was left squirming after a difficult grilling from Janet Street-Porter on Loose Women today as she shared her regret over the furore surrounding the Gender Recognition Bill
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Do you think Boris should step down as MP after Partygate grilling?
Under-fire former PM has refused to accept any fault during a crunch televised roasting by members of the Parliamentary Privileges Committee
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Boris Johnson faces Partygate 'lies' showdown - everything you need to know
The shameless ex-Prime Minister will be hauled before the Commons Privileges Committee on Wednesday for up to four hours of questioning over his whether he misled Parliament about lockdown boozing in No10
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'I was there in Iraq 20 years ago - the invasion left behind violence and chaos'
The Mirror's Chris Hughes covered the invasion of Iraq, launched under claims that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, which were later proved to be false
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Tories have overseen worst living standards drop in modern times, study finds
Damning analysis by the TUC ruled that by next year, household disposable incomes will have fallen for nearly half of the time the Conservatives have been in office
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NHS hospitals relying on ageing kit - with vital equipment dating back to 1980s
Some 541 pieces of critical equipment such as X ray machines, CT scanners and radiotherapy machines are over a decade old, according to figures from 69 NHS hospital trusts in England
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'Gloria's Law ensures no elderly or vulnerable person dies alone in a care home'
Voice of the Mirror explains the Mirror's campaign for Gloria's Law which would make it mandatory to have a support worker in place to make sure no one in a care home dies alone