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But you can hear a hint of nerves around the edges about Polanski’s more vigorous, edgy style. In recent years, the Greens have managed to appeal to metropolitan voters, with progressive ideals, or – to use a term Polanski is happy to embrace – “woke” values. At the same time, they have found support in rural constituencies that might be more socially conservative but have concerns about housing developments, planning or the state of the countryside.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been given a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug programme, the league has announced.The nine-time NBA All-Star, who has averaged 20.5 points over his 16-year NBA career, said he mistakenly took an “improper” medication.George, 35, said in a statement to ESPN: “Over the past few years, I’ve discussed the importance of mental health, and in the course of recently seeking treatment for an issue of my own, I made the mistake of taking an improper medication.”I take full responsibility for my actions and apologise to the Sixers organization, my team-mates and the Philly…
Anti-Reform protesters have targeted Nigel Farage during a visit to a classy restaurant in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.The Reform UK leader was inside the swanky Hibou Blanc restaurant when a group of around 20 protesters started shouting “shame on you”.The bar, which is located off Newcastle’s Bigg Market, was forced to close its shutters to taper frustrations from the small group of anti-Reform protesters.Mr Farage is understood to have left the venue at 4pm. The Clacton MP visited Newcastle after visiting Gorton & Denton to campaign alongside Reform UK candidate Matthew Goodwin in the upcoming Gorton & Denton by-election. However, Reform UK is…
Sir Keir Starmer… What can I say?With his Chagos deal crumbling, when it transpired that a 1966 treaty would require the permission of the US to hand over the islands sovereignty to China ally Mauritius, and after Donald Trump’s comments on Truth Social that the deal was an “an act of stupidity”…After sealing the fate of rival Andy Burnham, potential challenger to Keir’s leadership, and after the Labour Government dropped a bombshell that would have put the pub trade and many in the service sector out of business had they not effectively U-turned Also, and just before granting permission for…
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Want to watch the must-see Champions League fixtures, Prime Video boxsets, or Oscar-nominated films with an upgraded TV setup? You can send your old Fire TV Stick back to your nearest Amazon warehouse and upgrade to something new for a fraction of the price. If you unplug your existing Fire TV Stick from the back of your telly, package it up, and send it back to the nearest Amazon warehouse — you’ll enjoy up to 56% off the latest generation of streaming devices. That’s because Amazon offers an extra 20% off any of its discounted items when you trade-in an…
Northampton Saints claimed the East Midlands bragging rights, with a dominant 40-22 Prem Rugby Cup win over previously unbeaten Leicester Tigers at cinch stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.The Saints scored first through Archie McParland, following a break from debutant Charlie Ulcoq, before the scrum-half doubled his own personal tally, diving over from short range.Leicester then responded with a beautifully worked counterattack. James O’Connor evaded numerous Saints defenders driving up into midfield, before Izaia Perese and Joseph Woodward combined to send George Pearson over the whitewash.But James Martin added the Saints’ third, regathering his own kick over the Leicester defence, with the…
Sabalenka was the heavy favourite to beat unseeded American underdog Madison Keys and claim a third straight Melbourne title, but the instability of her second serve returned in a three-set defeat.At the French Open she played what she described as the “worst final” of her life, hitting 70 unforced errors in windy conditions.Her performance against Rybakina – who was bidding for a second major title after her 2022 Wimbledon win – was far from disastrous. In fact, there had been signs she was maintaining her composure until fifth seed Rybakina broke back in the deciding set.Out of nowhere, errors streamed…
Sharon Osbourne has teased a possible stint in politics after learning that a 60-year-old Muslim activist with a terrorism conviction is seeking a seat on Birmingham City Council in the upcoming local elections.Shahid Butt received a five-year prison sentence from a Yemeni court in 1999 after being found guilty of conspiring to attack the British consulate in Aden, along with an Anglican church and a Swiss-owned hotel.Sharon Osbourne has threatened to oppose Shahid Butt in Sparkhill | GETTYMs Osbourne, whose late husband Ozzy is beloved in Britain’s second city, learned of Mr Butt’s plans to run via a political commentator…
A Labour MP who blasted London’s shortage of affordable housing is living in a council flat.Poplar & Limehouse MP Apsana Begum, who earns a salary of £93,904, continues to reside at the property despite previously admitting she “probably” does not need to. MPs also receive expenses to cover the costs of running an office, employing staff, renting a second home and travelling between Parliament and their constituency.Tower Hamlets, which has average house prices of around £540,000, stipulates that any single person or couple earning over £90,000 are not eligible to apply for council housing. However, The Telegraph has revealed that…