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Sir Keir Starmer has been warned Labour MPs risk sparking an internal “civil war” by backing manifesto-breaking legislation for the UK to negotiate a customs union deal with the EU.Thirteen Labour MPs last month voted in favour of the Private Members’ Bill brought to the House of Commons by Liberal Democrat MP Dr Al Pinkerton.The legislation will return to the House of Commons on January 16, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting already calling for a “deeper trading relationship” with Brussels. Despite railing against Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, the Prime Minister maintains his 2024 manifesto commitment not to drag Britain back…

Leigh BoobyerWest of EnglandAvon and Somerset PoliceMatthew Armstrong (left) and Daniel Washbourne absconded from prison on ThursdayA convicted murderer is one of two inmates on the run from police after absconding from prison on New Year’s Day.Matthew Armstrong, who was convicted in the late-2000s of a murder that happened during a robbery in Warwickshire, left HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire along with Daniel Washbourne, who has previous convictions for violence.Avon and Somerset Police said they are believed to have left the open prison some time between 17:00 and 20:00 GMT on 1 January.The force said they are not from the…

Joe Root and Harry Brook are denied the chance to improve on their 154-run partnership as bad light and rain cut day one of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney short, leaving England on 211-3.MATCH REPORT: The Ashes fifth Test – day oneAvailable to UK users only.

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A petition demanding Sir Keir Starmer dissolves Parliament and calls an immediate General Election has reached a major milestone just days before the Prime Minister faces a crunch debate in Westminster Hall. The petition, which is now the third demanding a snap poll since Labour came to power in July 2024, reached 100,000 signatures last night after receiving a 40,000-strong boost in less than 24 hours. The Prime Minister is facing a backlash from voters as opinion polls suggest his approval rating stands at a net negative of minus 58 per cent.MPs will have the opportunity to debate holding a…

HSBC has become the first major UK lender to cut mortgage rates in 2026, announcing reductions across a wide range of residential and buy-to-let products from January 5.The banking group confirmed it will lower rates on both owner-occupier and landlord mortgages, marking an early move in what industry figures say could be an increasingly competitive year for lending.The decision follows a reduction in the Bank of England base rate in December, which has eased funding pressures for lenders and improved conditions for mortgage pricing.Industry professionals said the move signals HSBC’s intention to increase lending volumes early in the year.Ben Perks,…

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Laura Kuenssberg,Presenter, Sunday with Laura KuenssbergandThomas MackintoshWatch: Chopping and changing of leadership ‘not in our national interest’, says StarmerSir Keir Starmer has dismissed concerns about his leadership and said he will still be prime minister this time next year.In an exclusive interview with the ‘s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the prime minister said he believes forthcoming elections in Scotland, Wales and England in May are not a “referendum” on his government.His comments come after a difficult 2025 for Sir Keir, who has been battling slowing economic growth, poor poll ratings and speculation he could face a leadership challenge.In his recent…

England’s promising start to the fifth Ashes Test against Australia was curtailed by bad light and rain on the opening day in Sydney.Joe Root and Harry Brook had taken the tourists to 211-3 when the weather arrived to wipe out the evening session at the Sydney Cricket Ground.The fourth-wicket pair added an unbroken 154, England’s highest partnership of a series in which they are 3-1 down.After captain Ben Stokes won the toss for the fourth time on the tour, England were in danger of wasting some friendly batting conditions when they slipped to 57-3.Ben Duckett was caught behind off Mitchell…