In 2015, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) built its general election campaign around the idea that its MPs might be kingmakers at Westminster. Their posters bore the slogan “More Votes. More Seats. More Influence. More for Northern Ireland”. When David…
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The great British bee count: foe, UK
TV presenters *Michaela Strachan* and *Ellie Harrison* are urging people to take part in Friends of the Earth’s Great British Bee Count, which begins today (Friday, 19 May 2017) and runs until 30 June. The Bee Count is also being…
Prince Philip to step down from royal duties
London – Prince Philip, the consort known for his steadfast support of his wife Queen Elizabeth II as well as for his occasional gaffs, will retire from royal duties this fall, Buckingham Palace said Thursday. Philip, 95, made the decision…
Osborne named London Evening Standard editor
Tatton MP George Osborne has been named editor of the London Evening Standard. The former chancellor will take over from Sarah Sands – but says he will stay on as MP. The newspaper’s owner Evgeny Lebedev made the surprise announcement…