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A Labour MP has been suspended after voting against the government’s plan to tax inherited farmland from April next year, it is understood.Markus Campbell-Savours, who represents the rural Cumbrian seat of Penrith and Solway, rebelled in an initial vote on the plans on Tuesday evening.Dozens of the party’s backbenchers are said to have abstained, as MPs in rural areas expressed concerns about the proposals. Treasury minister James Murray insisted that taxing farm estates was a fair way to raise money to fund public services. Labour wants to start charging tax on inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1m, reversing a…

Head coach Gregor Townsend says it is important Scotland break their long winless run against Ireland before the sides meet at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.It is the third World Cup finals in a row that the Scots and Irish have been drawn together in the same group, with Uruguay and Portugal joining them in Pool D.The teams will meet twice before then in the 2026 and 2027 Six Nations, with Scotland looking to end an 11-match losing run in the fixture.”It would help massively if we got on the right side of the result for a change,” Townsend said.”We’ll…

England defender Dan Burn is set to appear in a pantomime over the Christmas period.The Newcastle player, 33, will make a cameo appearance in the Phoenix Theatre’s production of Aladdin as the voice of the Genie in Blyth, Northumberland.He will appear in the role as a pre-recorded part and will not appear in person on the stage.The theatre confirmed the role in a social media announcement.The post read: “The secret’s out.”Blyth’s very own Dan Burn is the voice of the Genie in Aladdin at The Phoenix Theatre this Christmas.”Get ready for wishes, laughter, and a giant dose of Toon magic.”Tickets…

Suella Braverman has told GB News “the lefty establishment is petrified” of Nigel Farage with his party skyrocketing in the polls.The ex-Home Secretary explained to GB News star Martin Daubney the elites belonging to the age-old establishment “don’t have to deal with a lot of the world that many of us have to deal with”.An alliance of campaigners, unions and civil society groups – including the likes of Sir Lenny Henry and Paloma Faith – are working together to dig their heels in against the rise of the “far-right”, which they claim includes Mr Farage’s party.They announced they will be…

Meghan Markle has posted a short teaser of her new Netflix series, which is set to hit screens tomorrow.The Duchess of Sussex shared a series of small clips of her preparing for the festive period ahead of the next instalment of With Love, Meghan.The 44-year-old released footage of her cracking open a bottle of wine and preparing some gifts.The duchess also showed off her calligraphy skills, which she is well-renowned for.Meghan Markle has teased the premiere of her new Netflix series. | NETFLIXMeghan shared footage of her cracking open a bottle of wine. | INSTAGRAM / MEGHANMeghan’s first season of…

Tax-free childcare remains significantly underused despite offering families savings of up to £2,000 per child each year, according to new figures.Financial specialists describe the scheme as “vastly under-claimed” and say it is “notoriously misunderstood and needlessly complex”.The latest quarterly data reveals large swings in how many families accessed the support this summer.At its peak in July 2025, around 567,000 families claimed tax-free childcare for 693,000 children. By August, that figure had fallen to 453,000 families covering 535,000 children.Experts say the sharp monthly movements indicate that thousands of eligible parents may be missing out on substantial help because the system is…

A special evening is promised tonight for all those who love joining in with the centuries old tradition of carol singing, as the Lord Mayor’s annual Christmas Carol Concert takes place tonight from 7-8 pm at Manchester Cathedral. Introduced by the Dean of Manchester the Very Reverend Rogers Govender MBE, the concert is free to attend and tea, coffee and mince pies will be served after the service. An annual carol concert hosted by the Lord Mayor’s is a decades’ old Christmas tradition in the city, traditionally taking place in the magnificent Great Hall of the Manchester’s Grade 1…

Martin Kemp’s son Roman has shared his frustration with ITV over his dad’s seeming lack of airtime on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!The Spandau Ballet star, 64, was one of the big names announced to be taking part in this year’s show, but hasn’t exactly become a stand-out personality on the reality series.TV personality Roman, 32, has been complaining on social media about his dad’s lack of presence on camera, and last night posted a sarcastic statement after one of My Kemp’s conversations was aired on the show.He posted: “My dad had an actual conversation on camera!!! #ImACelebrity,”…

Millions of UK households are gearing up for their Christmas food shop, and the cheapest supermarket for a festive haul has now been revealed. Lidl held the title last year, but in 2025 its biggest rival has reclaimed the crown.Aldi has reclaimed its position as the UK’s most affordable supermarket, edging out rival Lidl by just over a pound in November’s price comparison.The German-owned discounter topped the latest Which? analysis with a 70-item shopping basket averaging £121.22 throughout the month.Lidl, which held the crown in October, came in at £122.35 for customers using its Lidl Plus loyalty scheme, or £122.40…

Aileen MoynaghHealth reporter, News NI PA MediaPatients at the emergency department at Craigavon Area Hospital faced average waits of almost 19 hoursA senior health official has apologised after patients faced average waits of almost 19 hours at Craigavon Area Hospital’s emergency department (ED) on Wednesday morning.Emergency department average waiting times released at 09:00 GMT show the Royal Victoria and Ulster hospitals also experiencing waits of about nine hours.Dr Gareth Hampton, divisional medical director at the Southern Trust, said staff were under pressure to balance critically ill patients with those who have been waiting the longest.”We really are sorry for the…