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Jayne McCormackPolitical correspondentUUP leader Mike Nesbitt’s conference speech in fullEnglish nationalism is now the “biggest threat” to the union, Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader Mike Nesbitt has said.He made the remarks at his party’s annual conference – his second in charge since reclaiming the leadership last year.Nesbitt is also Stormont’s health minister in Northern Ireland’s devolved government.Speaking to the party faithful in Belfast, he said he wanted to “deliver hope through prosperity”.PA MediaUUP leader Mike Nesbitt made his remarks at his party’s annual conferenceHe dismissed the idea of a border poll taking place anytime soon on a united Ireland.”While unionists…

Fancied pair Gstaad and Distant Storm were beaten as 25-1 outsider Gewan won the Group One Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.Trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by James Doyle, Gewan drifted towards the near-side rail in the closing stages having been prominent throughout but was able to fight off favourite Gstaad (7-4) who finished second and Distant Storm (9-4) who came home in third.The win represents a return to form for Gewan, following a poor run when favourite at Doncaster in the Group Two Champagne Stakes last month.”[I am] very lucky to get the ride on him,” Doyle told ITV Sport.”He…

A GB News star has exposed “West-hating” pro-Palestine protesters who “want the war in Gaza to continue”, taking to the streets of Westminster at the counter-protest. Presenter Josh Howie is one of those attending the counter-demonstration against the pro-Palestine rally today in central London as thousands march from the Embankment to Whitehall. Speaking to GB News National Reporter Jack Carson, Josh said he wants to “expose” the protesters for “who they are”. “They say that they are for peace. Well, now we’ve got peace. So why are there 100,000, 200,000 people here – and doing it a week after two…

Meghan Markle has shared a touching new photograph of Princess Lilibet on social media to commemorate International Day of the Girl.The 43-year-old former actress posted the picture on Instagram, capturing a tender moment between her and Lilibet at their California residence.Accompanying the image was an empowering statement from Meghan: “To all the girls – this world is yours. Do everything you can to protect your rights, use your voice, support each other.”She continued: “We will do the same for you. It’s your right and our responsibility. Go get ’em, girl! Happy International Day of the Girl.”Meghan Markle has shared a…

The British public’s retirement age “hopes” are warning as widespread “uncertainty” over the future of pension savings grow, according to damning new analysis from Standard Life.Based on the firm’s research, the typical employee dreams of leaving work at 62 but anticipates working until 67 which has been coined the “Retirement Expectation Gap” According to Standard Life, more than a third of working-age adults anticipate their living standards will decline in retirement compared to their current situation. Additionally, fewer than half of workers feel confident they could maintain their current role or similar employment until age 70. These findings emerge as…

GoogleThe fight happened in Ryder Brow Road on Friday nightA teenager has been stabbed in a fight in which machetes and knives were used, police have said.The 17-year-old boy was injured during the violence on Ryder Brow Road, Gorton, Manchester, before 23:30 BST on Friday.Greater Manchester Police said officers had been given extra powers to stop and search individuals in the area until midnight.A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remains in custody.Det Insp Natasha Feerick said: “An arrest has been made and we are working hard to identify further suspects.”She said additional officers would…

Getty ImagesAuthor Peter James has said Queen Camilla asked if she could be a character in his next novelAuthor Peter James has revealed he was contacted by Queen Camilla to ask if she could be a central character in his upcoming novel.James, who has written more than 30 crime novels, said he first found out she was a fan of his work following an interview with the Daily Mirror, in which she had two books in the accompanying picture.He said he immediately wrote to the Queen to thank her. She responded telling him she had read all his published novels,…

World number one Aryna Sabalenka’s 20-match winning streak at the Wuhan Open came to an end as Jessica Pegula rallied from 5-2 down in the deciding set to win and set up a final against Coco Gauff.Sabalenka had won in Wuhan in each of the past three tournaments and looked set to reach the final again when she broke twice to take command of the third set.But 31-year-old Pegula dug deep to win four games in a row.Sabalenka survived two match points to force a tie-break but had nothing left as American Pegula won 2-6 6-4 7-6 (7-2).Earlier, French Open…

Elon Musk and JD Vance have led the outrage over a “sacrilegious” graffiti art installation at Canterbury Cathedral.The brightly coloured temporary display is designed to show the questions people have for God, during periods of doubt.The art has received severe backlash, with the US Vice-President saying it has made a “beautiful historical building really ugly”.Mr Musk called the decision “shameful”, with religious leaders saying Canterbury Cathedral no longer had “a sense of the sacred”.The Rev Dr Gavin Ashenden, who served as chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II but converted to Roman Catholicism in 2019, said he is “shocked” by the move.He…

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been thanked by a grieving father for helping him survive following the death of his daughter.In 2020, Toney and Brandy Roberts’ daughter, Englyn Maydisyn Roberts, took her own life.The bereaved parents, who now serve as community managers for The Parents’ Network, spoke candidly about their connection with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during a mental health festival in New York City.The Parents’ Network, established by the Sussexes’ Archewell Foundation, provides support for families affected by online harm.Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been credited with helping grieving parents survive following the death of their…