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Fresh Labour split as second MP says she would 'take No Deal over no Brexit'

Sarah Champion, a Labour MP, said today she would now accept a No Deal Brexit as she suggested it may have been a mistake to vote against Theresa May's deal.




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Marxist John McDonnell's second home was revealed this week, exposing Labour's double-standards

LEO MCKINSTRY: The great 19th-century Tory statesman Benjamin Disraeli described his party as 'an organised hypocrisy'. But today that term is better suited to Labour.




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Tom Watson risks deepening Labour's divide over Brexit by calling for a second EU referendum

In a bombshell intervention deepening Labour's civil war over Europe, the deputy leader will today claim the 2016 vote was too long ago to be valid. Tom Watson will call for a second EU referendum.




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Sir Keir Starmer says Labour will give the vote to 16 year-olds at a second Brexit referendum

Labour will give 16 and 17 year-olds the right to vote at a second Brexit referendum, Sir Keir Starmer has suggested as he said eventually the party will campaign to keep the UK in the EU.




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People's Vote campaign is scrapped as organisers accept a second referendum is not going to happen

Leading Remainers on Thursday watched hopes of a second referendum go up in smoke as the Prime Minister stormed to a decisive 80-seat majority with which he can ram through his Brexit deal.




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Britain will remain a dominant global economy after Brexit, new analysis suggests

On current trends, Britain's output should be 'a quarter larger than the French economy' by 2034, the Centre for Economics and Business Research's (CEBR) predictions found.




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10,000 Brits become German, French and Swedish dual-nationals since 2016 Brexit vote

Official figures released by Eurostat show over 6,000 UK nationals have become Germans and more than 3,000 obtained French passports in the rush to secure future residency in EU states.




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Liverpool's desire and intensity outhustled Flamengo and saw them deservedly become history boys

MARTIN SAMUEL IN DOHA: Liverpool have won the hearts and minds of sceptics by treating the crown of world champions as a prize to be fought for, and treasured after winning Club World Cup.




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Arsene Wenger 'leads shortlist to become new Rennes president' 

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly the leading candidate to become the new president of Ligue 1 side Rennes and is open to talks with the club's wealthy owners.




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DOMINIC SANDBROOK: The recovery that followed The Great Depression should give us hope

DOMINIC SANDBROOK: Even optimists admit that some businesses will not be replaced. Not every neighbourhood restaurant will reopen. Not every furloughed worker will stroll back into a job.




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The list of high-risk workers that could cause a second wave of COVID-19 if they don't get tested

Brisbane Dr Evan Jones said staff in high risk working environments should be tested immediately to prevent another spike in COVID-19 cases.




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Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler on his struggle to become a manager in England

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Fowler has the necessary coaching qualifications, but every attempt to find work in England was rebuffed. He applied for four League One jobs but was never interviewed.




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I've killed the chance of a second referendum by standing aside in 317 Tory seats says Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage, writing on Tuesday, said: 'I have no great love for the Tories, but I can see that by giving Mr Johnson half a chance we will prevent a second referendum.'




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Mother who suffered from post-natal depression delivers her second son during an intense water birth

Ashleigh, 26, from Lancashire, was filmed giving birth to her second son, Hughey, for tonight's The Maternity Ward on 5Star, which follows expectant mothers at the Royal Preston Hospital.




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Australian economy will take biggest dive since the 1930s, the IMF says 

The global lender said the national economy would shrink by 6.7 per cent in 2020 - the largest contraction since the Great Depression - and Australia would be one of Asia's worst-affected countries.




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China's economy shrinks by a record 6.8 per cent in the March quarter of 2020 because of coronavirus

China, Australia's biggest trading partner, has suffered its worst economic contraction since Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution ended in 1976. Here's what it means for you.




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Michelle Obama will becomes the latest to endorse Joe Biden and bring her star power to his campaign

Michelle Obama is preparing to announce her endorsement of Joe Biden and bring her star power to his presidential campaign.




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DOMINIC SANDBROOK: The recovery that followed The Great Depression should give us hope

DOMINIC SANDBROOK: Even optimists admit that some businesses will not be replaced. Not every neighbourhood restaurant will reopen. Not every furloughed worker will stroll back into a job.




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Timid children become introverted adults with fewer friends

A reserved temperament during the first year of life can have lasting effects into adulthood, according to neuroscientists, including internalising mental health issues at the age of 26.




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Reserve Bank paints a grim picture of Australia's economy as it attempts to recover from COVID-19

Australia is set to experience the 'biggest contraction' in national output and income since the Great Depression as it grapples with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.




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How stamp duty and payroll tax could be replaced to spark a coronavirus economic recovery

Former Telstra boss David Thodey has written a report for the New South Wales Treasury exploring how taxes on home buyers and employers can be scrapped.




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Nobel-winning economist says US 'will have a Great Depression' if Trump is in charge 

Joseph Stiglitz delivered the harsh criticism of Trump's handling of the crisis as he described how millions of Americans were turning to food banks.




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Hospital secretary sacked for repeatedly checking her own medical records wins £270,000 payout

Sarah Austin, 53, was fired by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where she'd worked for 25 years, after using her hospital computer to access her and her mother's files 140 times.




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Kaitlyn Bristowe reveals her weight dropped to 93lbs after becoming addicted to Valium in late 20s

The Bachelorette alum, 34, said in her new web show that the addiction began after she was prescribed with the anti-anxiety medication during a severe bout of depression.




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Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli will be replaced by Alfonso Ribeiro for the second year running

The cross-over means Italian dancer Tonioli, 63 - a hugely popular presence on the judging panel - will miss week five on Saturday, October 19.




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Brian Dowling becomes part of first same-sex pairing on Dancing With The Stars in Ireland

The former Big Brother star, 41, is paired with professional dancer Kai Widdrington for the show's switch-up episode on Saturday.




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Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble stop by dance studio for the second day in a row

It was just a day after the momager and her beau caught up with DWTS talent Artem Chigvintsev at the very same rehearsal spot. Kris' outfit made it unclear if she was in the mood to dance.




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How senior economic adviser Dr Tim Leunig is a brainbox

Dr Tim Leunig holds an unusually powerful position in Whitehall, with footholds in the departments of Education, the Environment and the Treasury.




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Inside the Parisian hotel suite decorated by Francis Ford Coppola, which goes for £6.000 a night

The St Germain Penthouse, which dominates the top floor of Paris' Lutetia Hotel, was designed by Oscar-winning director Francis Ford Coppola.




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Irish PM Leo Varadkar admits his country's economy will be hammered by a no deal Brexit

Leo Varadkar joined a growing chorus of European leaders who demanded that Theresa May radically change her Brexit approach to get a deal through the deadlocked Parliament.




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Brexit latest: Merkel ally dismisses May's call for second short delay

The EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Mrs May's new strategy would work if her decision to accept cross party talks and pivot to soft Brexit pays off.




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Global spy agencies 'are trying to get hold of Angela Merkel's medical records'

Mrs Merkel kept a low profile as she attended the G20 summit in Osaka following the latest incident. Her office blamed dehydration for the first attack and said the second was psychological.




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CRAIG BROWN recounts Margaret Thatcher's struggles with an unusual delicacy on a trip to Germany 

CRAIG BROWN: As his girth attested, Helmut Kohl liked his food. In fact, he could be called something of a glutton. His favourite dish was Saumagen, which literally means 'sow's stomach'.




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Boris Johnson can become the next 'leader of the free world' after Brexit is finally over

EXCLUSIVE: John Baird, who steered Canada's foreign policy from 2011 to 2015, believes the Prime Minister can spearhead the Western push-back against Iran.




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Lucy Mecklenburgh prepares for Ryan Thomas' homecoming ahead of CBB final

Taking to Instagram, the former TOWIE star, 27, shared a clip of her lavish decorations, which included an array of gold balloons emblazoned with the words 'my winner'.




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Jacqueline Jossa blonde tresses after reconciling with Dan Osborne

Jacqueline Jossa was continuing her fresh start as she took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a selfie of her stunning new blonde tresses.




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Dapper Laughs welcomes second child with Shelley Rae as he shares first picture of daughter Roux

The former CBB star, 34, revealed the joyous news on Monday as he shared a sweet first snap of his newborn resting on Shelley's chest.




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Jenna Dewan, 38, confirms she is pregnant with her second child

The Step Up actress, 38 - who is also a parent to six-year-old daughter Everly with ex-husband Channing Tatum - is expecting her first child with boyfriend Steve Kazee.




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Grammy Awards 2020: Jessie J leads the stars at Republic Records after-party

The Price Tag hitmaker, 31, looked breathtaking as she displayed her abs in a bralet and suit while her beau donned a casual look




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Jessie J sparks reconciliation rumours with on-off beau Channing Tatum

The singer, 32, marked the screen star's 40th birthday with a sweet Instagram message on Sunday, despite claims they called it quits for a second time earlier this month.




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Deontay Wilder shares intense 90-second address after Tyson Fury defeat

The Bronze Bomber was battered from pillar to post during a seven round onslaught before his trainer Mark Breland threw in the towel to hand Tyson Fury a famous win in Sin City.




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UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov says he want to become a legend like Tyson Fury  

UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov has said he wants to be like heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in order to become a legend in combat sports.




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'We're alive' proclaims Joe Biden after taking distant second to Bernie Sanders in Nevada

Joe Biden took a victory lap for coming in a distant second in the Nevada caucuses to Bernie Sanders, having improved upon his fourth and fifth place finishes in the two opening primary states.




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Biden has a commanding 20 point lead in South Carolina poll that shows Sanders in distant second

Joe Biden has a dominating lead over his fellow Democratic candidates in South Carolina in a new poll released just days before the primary elections in the final early primary state.




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Bernie Sanders makes record haul of $46 million in February in show of fundraising prowess

Bernie Sanders raised $47 million in February for his presidential campaign, more than doubling former Vice President Joe Biden's $18 million haul.




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Michigan becomes next all-out presidential battleground between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders

Joe Biden holds a 13-point lead over Bernie in new Reuters / Ipsos national poll, as the two candidates take their presidential nomination fight to two key midwest battlegrounds.




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Birmingham airport could become a temporary mortuary for up to 12,000 bodies

Birmingham airport could become a temporary mortuary for up to 12,000 bodies, in a worst-case scenario, as construction begins on another emergency morgue in Upminster, Essex.




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Father-of-three from Birmingham who recovered from coronavirus dies from heart attack

Father-of-three Jawal Iqbal Dad, 50, from Hodge Hill, Birmingham, died from a heart attack only days after he returned home from hospital where he had recovered from coronavirus.




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Great-grandmother, 106, is discharged from hospital after recovering from coronavirus

Connie Titchen, pictured, was first admitted to Birmingham City Hospital last month with suspected pneumonia. The retired shop worker said she feels 'very lucky' and 'can't wait to see my family'.




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Jack Grealish raises over £54,000 for NHS workers after auctioning off Second City derby shirt

The Aston Villa captain has auctioned off the famous No 10 shirt with all proceeds going to NHS Charities Together following the outbreak of the coronavirus.