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Theresa May’s government are planning to “engineer a financial crash” if parliament fails to back their Brexit deal – in an attempt to frighten MPs into voting it through at a second vote, claims a source close to the PM’s aides.
- ‘Stupid haircut, spouting b******s’: Danny Dyer’s back with another epic Brexit roast
Football Factory star Danny Dyer is at it again, launching a scathing expletive-ridden attack on Brexiteers Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage, claiming “they just don't give a f***,” about the consequences of leaving the EU. - Smash and stab: Samurai sword-wielding jewel thieves attack bystander during London heist (VIDEO)
CCTV footage of an astonishing jewellery shop raid involving a Range Rover and a samurai sword-wielding thief has been recounted at the trial of three men accused of masterminding the attack. - 17 children from one UK school, majority with autism, in ‘process of changing their gender’
A whistleblowing teacher has claimed that numerous vulnerable children at one British school are being tricked into believing they are the wrong gender, the Mail on Sunday reports. - Operation ‘No deal’? UK army braces for Brexit chaos as May faces fierce rejection of divorce plan
The military is reportedly drafting contingency plans that could see British troops deployed in the streets, as the prospects of a chaotic Brexit seem increasingly realistic, with Theresa May facing a potential no-confidence vote.
- Theresa May govt to ‘engineer financial crash’ to frighten MPs into voting for Brexit deal – reportTheresa May’s government are planning to “engineer a financial crash” if parliament fails to back their Brexit deal – in an attempt to frighten MPs into voting it through at a second vote, claims a source close to the PM’s aides.
- Smash and stab: Samurai sword-wielding jewel thieves attack bystander during London heist (VIDEO)CCTV footage of an astonishing jewellery shop raid involving a Range Rover and a samurai sword-wielding thief has been recounted at the trial of three men accused of masterminding the attack.
- Brutal VIDEO shows thug kung-fu kicking cop in path of double-decker bus
Chilling footage has emerged of the moment a female police officer narrowly escaped being crushed by a double-decker bus in south London after a thug sent her flying into the middle of the road with a kung-fu-style kick. - ‘Stupid haircut, spouting b******s’: Danny Dyer’s back with another epic Brexit roastFootball Factory star Danny Dyer is at it again, launching a scathing expletive-ridden attack on Brexiteers Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage, claiming “they just don't give a f***,” about the consequences of leaving the EU.
- Thug kung-fu kicks cop towards moving bus in London street brawl (VIDEO)
The moment a hooded thug kung-fu kicked a London police officer into the path of a moving bus has been captured on film, sparking outcry and an appeal for information from the police. - 17 children from one UK school, majority with autism, in ‘process of changing their gender’A whistleblowing teacher has claimed that numerous vulnerable children at one British school are being tricked into believing they are the wrong gender, the Mail on Sunday reports.
- UK could ask for Brexit transition beyond 2020 – business minister
The UK could ask for an even longer Brexit transition period. Business Secretary Greg Clark told BBC radio that it could now stretch until 2022 – two years after it was supposed to finish. - Operation ‘No deal’? UK army braces for Brexit chaos as May faces fierce rejection of divorce planThe military is reportedly drafting contingency plans that could see British troops deployed in the streets, as the prospects of a chaotic Brexit seem increasingly realistic, with Theresa May facing a potential no-confidence vote.
- Dog accused of hate crime for pooing outside someone’s home
Dealing with pet do-do can be a nasty business, but in Britain one incident of dog fouling was deemed serious enough that the victim reported it as a racist hate crime. - ‘My deal or no deal’: May defends Brexit divorce plan amid MP rebellion & cabinet resignations
Amid a string of resignations and huge backlash from rebel MPs, Prime Minister Theresa May still believes her draft Brexit deal with the EU will help secure British jobs, protect borders, and smooth the UK’s exit from the bloc. - 85 arrested as ‘Extinction Rebellion’ protest blocks major London bridges (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
London Metropolitan Police have arrested over 85 protesters following large scale demonstrations which saw activists block off five of London’s major bridges as part of a "day of rebellion" over climate change. - Man claims ‘obese’ passenger’s flab injured him, sues British Airways for £10k
A man is suing British Airways claiming he suffered injuries on a flight after being seated next to an “obese” passenger, whose fat caused him to sit in an uncomfortable position for 12 hours.
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US-China feud sours APEC finale
US Vice President Mike Pence told leaders at the APEC summit that the US was prepared to double tariffs on China. Mutual bitterness between US and China led to the failure of APEC leaders to release a formal joint...
News. Views. Hughes - November 15, 2018 (17:00 ET)
EU buckles to US pressure re Iran Sanctions
Plans in the European Union to create a special payment channel to continue business with Iran despite US economic sanctions have ended with failure. All 28 member-states are reportedly frightened of...
News. Views. Hughes - November 14, 2018 (17:00 ET)
Cold War with China on the Horizon?
The G20 summit looms, and US Vice President Mike Pence has warned China that failure to change its behavior on the world stage will lead to cold war with the US. US officials look forward to the G20 summit...
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