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Tory MP defects to Labour

Tory MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to Labour, hitting out at the broken promises of the Government..

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UK construction rebound picks up pace

A rebound in the UKs construction industry has picked up pace with activity rising at the fastest rate in more than a year, despite a persistent slump in housebuilding..

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UN Israel prevented access to Rafah crossing

The UN humanitarian aid agency said that Israeli authorities have denied it access to the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt that is now in the control of the Israeli Defence Forces..

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Swinney confirmed new SNP leader

John Swinney is expected to be Scotlands next first minister, after he emerged as the only candidate to stand to be the SNPs new leader..

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Sunak Hung Parliament likely

Rishi Sunak has conceded the Conservatives may not win the next general election, as Tory rebels warned him to change his political course after defeats in the local polls..

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Civilians told to evacuate Rafah

The Israeli army has told Palestinians to begin evacuating eastern Rafah, according to an Israeli Defence Force statement on Monday, signalling that a ground invasion is imminent..

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