The UK government has passed new legislation to let it send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. Source link
Category: Politics
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Who is Kate Forbes, potential SNP leader?
The former finance secretary is considering whether to stand as leader of the SNP. Source link
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Local elections 2024: Voting under way in England and Wales
Note: This lookup covers the main council, mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales. There may be parish, town or community council elections or council by-elections where you are. Check your local council website for full details. Previous results do not show by-elections. Source link
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Kate Forbes not in the running for SNP leadership
Humza Yousaf may be first minister, but the Tory leader is already taking aim at his would-be successor. Douglas Ross called John Swinney the safe pair of hands who has dropped the ball. He painted the SNP leadership candidate as a failure in office, and a divisive nationalist. All this, of course, assumes Mr Swinney...
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Selfies, dogs and drinking: What can’t you do in a polling station?
Image source, Getty Images By Jennifer Clarke BBC News Voters in some parts of England will choose new councillors and mayors on Thursday 2 May. Across England and Wales, 37 police and crime commissioners will also be elected. A by-election will select the new MP for Blackpool South, after the resignation of former Conservative MP...
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What photo ID do you need to vote in elections?
People need to show photo ID at polling stations when voting in the local elections on 2 May. Source link
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Local elections 2024: When and where are they, and who can vote?
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on Thursday 2 May. Police and crime commissioners will also be chosen across England and Wales. These are the last local elections before the next general election. Which elections are taking place on Thursday 2 May? Elections are taking place in 107 local authorities across...
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Local elections 2024 live: Voting under way across England and Wales
Local elections 2024 live: Voting under way across England and Wales – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Voters in parts of England are heading to the polls today to elect councillors and mayors in the local elections They are considered the last test of voters’ opinion before the next general election, which...
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Civil servants in court challenge over Rwanda law
The government argues the act, passed last week, does not breach the law or the civil service code. Source link
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Police should probe hacking 'cover up' – Brown
Gordon Brown believes his phone may have been hacked while he was PM and is considering legal action. Source link