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Scotland’s First Minister will outline his country’s independence plans today after giving Sir Keir Starmer a dressing-down behind closed doors.John Swinney will argue that another referendum represents a fresh start for the country at an SNP campaign event today.He will contend that breaking away from Westminster could raise living standards and distribute the country’s wealth more equitably.Mr Swinney is also expected to dish out an attack on the Prime Minister – whom he has previously said would be out of a job if the SNP win 2026’s Holyrood election.The First Minister will suggest Sir Keir could be remembered as a…

Kemi Badenoch will today unveil her “alternative rape gangs inquiry” with a new focus on groomers’ religion and ethnicity.Her Conservative Party has unveiled its own draft terms of reference for the national probe after accusing Labour of “dragging its feet”.Mrs Badenoch will be presenting the proposals on Monday, developed alongside abuse survivors.In a statement ahead of her conference, she said: “This is about survivors and what they want. We must give a voice to the voiceless.”She added: “They have told us what an inquiry must include in order to obtain justice. This is what the terms of reference sets out.”Mrs…

Sarah Campbell, Claire Ryan and George SandemanWatch: Home videos give a personal glimpse into the lives of Alice, Bebe and ElsieThe families of three girls killed at a dance class in Southport last year say spending time together has helped them through their grief.A small team of journalists from Breakfast have been following the families for the last nine months as part of a documentary to be shown on One on Tuesday. In it, they reveal how they have grieved for their daughters and set up legacy projects in their names.”We’ve been together in some of the most difficult conversations,”…

There has been a dispute between Cardiff and Nantes stretching back to the immediate aftermath of the crash, with the Welsh club initially refusing to pay the first instalment of the transfer fee until investigations into accountability had taken place.The row eventually led to football world governing body Fifa ordering Cardiff to pay – and the Bluebirds appealing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).With CAS upholding Fifa’s ruling, Cardiff paid the first instalment in January 2023 – ending an English Football League (EFL) transfer embargo in the process – and subsequently paying the remaining balance.But the football club…

Patriotic Britons are being “branded a risk to children because of their political views”, Britain’s leading free speech group has warned.Lord Young’s Free Speech Union has revealed it is dealing with more than a dozen “egregious” cases of Britons being shut down for their views following a bombshell report about a “silenced” ex-Royal Marine.Iraq War veteran Jamie Michael was banned from working with children after a social media video in which he likened some migrants to “scumbags” after the Southport murders.Mr Michael, 47, from Penygraig in South Wales, was barred from coaching his own daughter’s football team, The Telegraph revealed…

Paul SeddonandRachel Muller-HeyndykReutersPresident Volodymyr Zelensky will meet key European leaders in London on Monday, as Ukraine’s allies plan their response to an ongoing US push for Kyiv to accept concessions in peace talks.The leaders of France and Germany will join Zelensky and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at No 10 as they seek to ensure any deal deters a future Russian attack.The high-level meeting follows three days of talks in Florida, where Zelensky’s chief negotiator pushed for changes to a White House plan widely considered to accommodate central Kremlin demands.The US and Ukraine said there was progress but US President…

Glasner joined Palace in February 2024 following successful stints at Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt.The 51-year-old has since guided Palace to back-to-back record points totals in the Premier League and led them to a first major trophy when they triumphed over Manchester City in the FA Cup last season.That led to a first ever appearance in a major European competition – although it was downgraded from Europa League to Europa Conference League because of multi-club ownership rules – while they also beat league winners Liverpool to win the Community Shield.Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports: “We…

Saying no can feel uncomfortable. Many of us were brought up to do as we were told, and as adults we struggle to go against how we’ve been raised.”We equate compliance with good and defiance with bad,” says Dr Sah. “Children get lots of training in compliance, but they need to receive training in defiance too.”Reshaping how we view and define saying no is key. Seeing it as a positive act instead of a negative one can be instrumental in taking greater control over decisions.”To defy is to act in accordance with your true values, especially when there is pressure…

Al-Hilal are ready to offer Mohamed Salah a move away from Liverpool, who have already identified Antoine Semenyo as his replacement, while Tottenham are following Jean-Philippe Mateta’s contract situation.Saudi club Al-Hilal are ready to launch a January bid for Liverpool’s Egypt winger Mohamed Salah, 33. (Sun), externalLiverpool have already lined up a replacement for Salah – Bournemouth’s Ghana international forward Antoine Semenyo, 25. (Express), externalThe Reds are understood to be relaxed about the situation regarding Salah, who is also being discussed by MLS side San Diego. (GiveMeSport), externalTottenham are monitoring 28-year-old France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta’s unresolved contract situation at Crystal…

Spoiler alert: Winner of I’m a Celebrity… Get me out of here! revealed in Monday’s paper review.The incident at Heathrow on Sunday is leading the Metro’s front page. A three-year-old girl was among 21 people treated for injuries after men allegedly used what police believe was pepper spray during a suitcase robbery in a multi-storey car park at the airport. The paper says “flights were cancelled or delayed as armed police hunted suspected attackers” inside one of the airport terminals, causing train and Tube lines to suspend services.Top economists tipping an interest rate cut in the US is the Financial…