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Corbyn: Forget “Hard” or “Soft” Brexit, we’re on Course for a “Chaotic” Brexit

Jeremy Corbyn has hit out at Theresa May saying the government is on course for a "chaotic" Brexit. The Labour leader criticised May's handling of the negotiations, saying he met socialist leaders in Brussels last week and "was given rather longer than the five minutes" that Theresa May was given to address European leaders. According to BBC reports, Corbyn claimed the government's approach has caused "anger and resentment" amongst European politicians, and says the government will not achieve its aims by...

Plane Carrying EU Officials Crashes in Malta

A plane carrying EU officials has crashed at Malta International Airport, leaving at least five people dead. According to early reports those on board were EU border officials travelling to Libya. The crash happened at around 05:30 this morning. The Times of Malta said the plane had been leased from Luxembourg for use by officials working with Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, however Frontext has tweeted to say the plane involved in the indecent was not deployed by them....

Islington Councillor Received Death Threats From Drug Dealers Over Closure of Fabric

Islington Councillor Flora Williamson received a death threat from a drug dealer following the closure of Fabric nightclub. Sebastian Clark-Darby sent a message stating "please note you have received official death threat" after Islington Council revoked the London venue's licence following the drug-related deaths of two teenagers. He was one of 150,000 to sign a petition opposing Fabric's closure before sending the 'stupid' email from his work computer. Clark-Darby has been jailed for eight months at Blackfriars Crown Court after previously admitting...

15ft Structure Erected Outside Home Office Building as Child Refugees Arrive

A 15ft structure has been erected outside a home office building ahead of the latest arrival of child refugees from Calais to London. White sheeting was put up in front of scaffolding in order to screen any arrivals from waiting photographers after many of the first arrivals appeared to be older than they claimed. Yesterday another 14 migrants arrived in Croydon, with half demanding not to be photographed and many covering their faces with blankets. Today, around half a dozen construction workers...

Scientists Accidentally Discover Process to Remove Large Amounts of CO2 From the Atmosphere

Scientists in America may have accidentally discovered an efficient process to remove large amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere. Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee have fallen upon a chemical reaction to turn CO2 into ethanol, potentially creating a new technology to help avert climate change. The findings, which have been published in the journal ChemistrySelect, were made when the team were attempting to find a series of chemical reactions that could turn CO2 into a useful...

Semen Cooking Classes Launched in London to Promote Health Benefits

“Bring Your Own Semen” cookery classes are set to be launched in London by a renowned sex educator. Amateur chefs are promised they will be taught how to use semen as a cooking ingredient in cakes and other desserts as well as main courses. The cooking class, which will go ahead in London once just 30 people register their interest, will discuss the health benefits of semen and cook using the intimate substance. Renowned sex educator Alix Fox said: “While...

Disabled mum has benefits cut… because she can squeeze a thumb

A severely disabled mum-of-two who struggles to walk more than a few metres has had her mobility allowance axed – because she can squeeze someone’s THUMB. Mel Wiseman, 43, suffers from debilitating multiple sclerosis (MS) and is unable to walk unaided for more than five metres. She qualified for disability benefits but has now had her £87-a-month personal independence payment (PIP) cut. Assessors from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) visited her at home in July and decided she...

Rough Sleepers Could Face Fines of up to £1,000 in Affluent Borough

Rough sleepers could face fines of up to £1,000 in a borough nicknamed Bread and Lard Island because of its large houses, according to reports. Rushcliffe Borough Council are set to introduce £100 fixed penalty notices to homeless people which could increase to £1,000 in some instances. Borough representatives say rough sleepers had been "causing a nuisance" in West Bridgford, but Local MPs say the measures "punish victims of the housing crisis". King Timothy Baker wrote on the BBC East Midlands Today's Facebook page: "Where...

Children More Proficient in TV Channels than the Alphabet

Modern children are able to operate a TV remote control before they can recite the alphabet, according to shocking new research. The average British child can confidently channel-hop at the age of four years and ten months, but don't have a full grasp of the alphabet until they are almost five years-old. But the loss of traditional skill sets may not be all doom and gloom. Nine in ten adults admit their children have a better of grasp of tech than...

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