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A Liberal Democrat MP has urged the Government to accelerate asylum application processing to address workforce gaps in agriculture and hospitality.Marie Goldman, who represents Chelmsford, argued that approved asylum seekers should be permitted to fill positions in industries experiencing severe staff shortages.”We need more people in our hospitality industry and people picking our crops for example,” Ms Goldman told GB News.The MP criticised the current system where applicants remain in limbo awaiting decisions. “If they are languishing in the asylum system, we’re getting nowhere. People are frustrated and I can understand why,” she said.Marie Goldman says the Lib Dems are…

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing got off to a rather “painful” start on Saturday evening, according to a number of BBC viewers.As is usual for the dance competition, the pre-recorded launch show introduces viewers to this year’s crop of celebrity contestants and the professional dancers they’ll be partnered with for the series. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman returned to oversee another launch show filled with glitz, glam, and sequins, and to kick off this year’s premiere, they welcomed back comedian Chris McCausland for a one-off comedy sketch.Before the iconic theme music rolled, viewers watched a skit involving last year’s champion…

/Sarah Louise BennettJoanna Page was warned the host could be “handsy”Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page has said she was “groped” by a TV host after being warned about him.The actress said a female producer told her he could be “very handsy” and is “probably going to start touching you”.According to The Times the actress made the comments in her new book, Lush! She added she was not naming the person for legal reasons.The 48-year-old said: “Halfway through filming, he starts groping me.”I hit his hands and said, ‘What do you think you’re bloody doing? I feel like I’m in…

Harvey labelled the speculation surrounding Parkinson’s position at the Stok Cae Ras [Racecourse ground] “an absolute disgrace”, adding the manager has the full support of everybody at the north Wales club.Parkinson says his longevity in the game has ensured he has been able to swat aside the outside noise surrounding his position.”First of all, I don’t listen to any outside talk,” he said.”I don’t know where that [speculation] came from but I’ve had nothing but unbelievable support from everybody. “It’s not just about me. We’ve had periods in all my time at Wrexham where people have doubted us and we’ve…

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has launched a direct attack on the BBC’s editorial decisions, accusing the broadcaster of providing disproportionate coverage to Reform UK’s Nigel Farage.During an interview with GB News at his party’s Bournemouth conference, Mr Davey expressed frustration about media priorities despite his party holding 72 parliamentary seats compared to Reform’s five.”You’ll have to ask the BBC and others about why they give Nigel Farage so much airtime,” Mr Davey stated when questioned about Reform UK dominating headlines.The Liberal Democrat leader’s comments came as he highlighted his party’s recent electoral achievements, including securing more council seats…

Police have named a Norfolk couple who died following a crash on the A9 at Slochd.The crash, which involved a white Ford Fiesta car and a white Vauxhall Vivaro van, happened about 07:10 on Monday 15 September on the A9 between Inverness and Aviemore.The occupants of the car, Teresa Dyer, 45, and Gareth Watts, 43, were both pronounced dead at the scene.The two male occupants of the van were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness for treatment and later discharged.The road was closed for about seven hours to allow for an investigation at the scene.Sgt Chris Donaldson of the Highland…

PA MediaHatton’s love of boxing began in a small gym his parents built in the cellar of their pubThe sporting world was left in shock this week when former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home.Here, we take a look back on the life and times of a legend in the ring.Born in Stockport in 1978, Ricky Hatton spent most of his upbringing on the Hattersley council estate in Hyde, Greater Manchester.But it was the hours spent tucked away in a small gym his parents built in their pub cellar where his love for boxing was…

Conor McGregor has officially confirmed that his long-awaited UFC comeback will be against long-time rival Michael Chandler — and it will take place on one of the most historic stages in combat sports history.The Irish superstar, 37, will headline UFC’s unprecedented “White House Card” next June, marking his first fight since suffering a horrific leg break against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. UFC president Dana White has billed the event — the first in history to be staged at the presidential residence — as a “spectacle for the ages”, promising a stacked card of champions and legends.McGregor had been widely…

A Reform UK councillor from Torfaen County Council has voiced alarm about the increasing number of Houses of Multiple Occupancy in his Welsh constituency, which he suspects will accommodate asylum seekers.During an appearance on GB News, Stuart Keyte told presenter Nana Akua that whilst his area lacks a migrant hotel, the proliferation of HMOs presents a significant concern.The councillor, who represents Wales’ first Reform UK council victory, stated: “I know, within my area, we have at least four HMOs being designated for what we believe, asylum seekers.”His comments come as the party continues to gain ground in Welsh politics, following…

Channel 4 has found itself inundated with complaints on social media following the decision to have the Gogglebox cast discuss last weekend’s Unite the Kingdom rally in London.On Saturday, September 13, 150,000 demonstrators descended on the capital in what was billed as the largest free speech rally the country has seen. Spearheaded by Tommy Robinson, the Metropolitan Police confirmed “there was a very large turnout”, with the 150,000 figure going above and beyond the estimates of organisers.Around 1,600 police officers were deployed, and counter-protestors also gathered. Following the event, at least 25 people were arrested and 26 police officers were…