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“Poundland Donald Tump” Boris Johnson repeats false £350m a week pledge for NHS post-Brexit

Even though the UK statistics watchdog calculated that the promise of an extra £350m a week for the NHS post-Brexit was “misleading,” Boris Johnson has decided to make the claim again. The article, which appeared in the Daily Telegraph, could be seen as many, as another attempt by Boris to become the leader of his party, and PM of Britain. It could lead other people to simply see him trying to mislead the nation...again. During the referendum campaign a battle...

Campaign officer for Lib Dems suspended from party after convicted of stalking two students

A campaign officer for the Liberal Democrats has been suspended from the party -- after being convicted of stalking two university students. Ryan Lytwyn became besotted with his victims, showering one of them with unwanted gifts, grabbing him in the street and threatening to out the other as gay to his parents. The 23-year-old denied any wrongdoing but was found guilty following a trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. He was handed a 12-month community payback order. The charity worker from...

Trump gives London response, and then this happens

Donald Trump has been quick to react to the terrorist attack in London today, with his social media account abuzz with tweets on "loser terrorists" who need to be "dealt with in a much tougher manner". Twenty-two people are being treated in hospital following an explosion on Parsons Green Tube train. The incident is being treated as terrorism by the police. The US President tweeted a response this morning, taking aim at terrorists who he described as "sick and demented"....

Knifeman tasered by police just hours after Parsons Green tube terror

Dramatic footage has emerged showing a knifeman being tasered by police near one of Britain's busiest train stations - just hours after the Parsons Green tube terror. Police swooped on Birmingham's New Street at around 1pm as the country remained on high alert in the wake of the latest terrorist attack in London. Four officers can be seen surrounding the suspect, who is twitching on the ground as one cop points a taser at him, in the middle of the...

World rail union leaders condemn ‘cowardly and contemptible’ London attack

Representatives of railway workers’ trade unions from around the world meeting in London have condemned today’s bomb attack on a District Line underground train. The delegates, who are gathered at the ITF (International Transport Workers' Federation) rail section conference, described the incident as “cowardly and contemptible”. Speaking from the meeting, ITF general secretary Steve Cotton commented: “The perpetrator or perpetrators of this latest attempt to kill and maim innocent travellers and staff are beneath contempt. Thankfully, it appears the improvised...

Labour would be able to form a majority government if we went to the polls tomorrow

Labour would be able to form a majority government in a general election if it was held tomorrow, a new poll has indicated. The latest YouGov survey for The Times found that 42 per cent of respondents would back Labour in the polls. Jeremy Corbyn's party continues to capitalise on a surge in support following the snap election in June, with the Conservatives suffering a series of devastating blows. The Liberal Democrats also saw a slight improvement in its fortunes with...

Pictures capture rarely-witnessed water battle between wolf and a stag

This is the extraordinary moment a stag escaped the from the clutches of a wolf during a rarely-witnessed water-based battle between predator and prey. David Smith, 39, heard a massive splash while on a camping trip in a remote part of Northern Alberta, Canada. The Brit ran back to his tent and picked up a camera in the hope of photographing a deer swimming across a lake. But he was left stunned when he zoomed in to see the stag...

Live updates: Explosion at Parsons Green

Update: Police are hunting the bomber as there is a claim of responsibility on behalf of Islamic State. Islamic State said a “unit affiliated with Islamic State” carried out the attack. Theresa May says further attacks "may be imminent” and military officers will help armed police cover potential targets. Transport For London say the the District Line has now reopened apart from Parsons Green station. Police say 29 people have been taken to hospital following an explosion at Parsons Green underground station....

Watch guys wrestle Great White Shark in the back of a van!

This shocking video shows a marine rescue team wrestling with - a Great White Shark. The animal had beach-bums terrified after it washed up on Manly Beach in Sydney, Australia, the day before. The 1.8 metre-long shark - nicknamed Fluffy - ended up at the popular tourist spot last Monday (4/11) afternoon after becoming injured. Frightened tourists were seen running from the beach but the shark didn't show any signs of aggression. The animal was taken to a nearby public...

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