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Boris Johnson could go to jail if he refuses to delay Brexit

Boris Johnson could end up in prison if ignored a bill requiring him to delay Brexit, the former Director of Public Prosecutions has said. Lord MacDonald said the PM could be found in contempt of court for ignoring the bill, which rapidly passed through Parliament this week and is expected to become law on Monday. […]

Prince Andrew pictured on first royal trip overseas since Jeffrey Epstein scandal

Prince Andrew has been photographed on his first royal overseas engagement since the scandal over his relationship with the late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The Duke of York attended a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Bruges on Saturday. During his visit, Andrew did not answer when he was asked by Sky […]

John Bercow fury: How Speaker ‘could go into empty room and still find argument’

Former Tory MP Rob Wilson previously claimed that Mr Bercow could “go into an empty room and still find an argument”. Writing in the Telegraph in 2011, Mr Wilson claimed that the Speaker had exhibited a worrying pattern of argumentative behaviour. He cited a biography of the Speaker by Bobby Friedman entitled ‘Bercow, Mr Speaker: […]

Missing girl, 12, who didn't turn up at friend's house found 'safe and well'

A major search was launched to find a missing 12-year-old girl who never turned up at her friend’s house. Croleigh Palmer, of Eastbourne, Sussex, was meant to be travelling to an address in Hailsham yesterday but never arrived. Police said her disappearance was ‘very out of character’ and were concerned for her safety. The schoolgirl […]

Thousands raised for Big Issue seller who can't work after leg amputation

Kind hearted strangers are helping a man who has spent decades living on the streets and is set to lose his livelihood due to an operation. Richard, who sells the Big Issue to fund his minimal living expenses, will have to have a leg amputated due to complications caused by his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. […]

Weight lift twice a week to improve bone density, adults told

Weightlifting could be key to offsetting the natural decline in muscle mass and bone density, new national guidelines have said. Adults should do weight lifting sessions, or use resistance machines, at least twice a week to develop and maintain strength in the major muscle groups according to the UK Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity Guidelines. […]

'They're all idiots': Amid Brexit chaos, Britons lose faith in politicians

ROMFORD, England (NYTIMES) – Regardless of whether British voters chose to leave or remain in the European Union, the latest Brexit crisis in Westminster this week has united them on one front: They have lost all faith in their politicians. “They’re all idiots. Stuck up, stupid, useless idiots,” said Mr Liam Peters, 37, a carpenter […]