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    British Government says it now "assumes" a No Deal Brexit

    The government is now "working on the assumption" of a no-deal Brexit, Michael Gove has said. Mr Gove said his...
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    Revoke Article 50 or stop complaining about No Deal Brexit, Jacob Rees-Mogg warns

    Jacob Rees-Mogg last night dared Tory rebels to revoke Article 50 - or stop complaining about the prospect of No Deal. The new Leader of the House of Commons - responsible for...
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    US and UK working on 'very substantial' trade deal

    US President Donald Trump has said talks about a "very substantial" trade deal with the UK are under way. He said a bilateral post-Brexit deal could lead to a "three to four, five times"...
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    The casual authoritarianism of Remoaners

    Victorious and triumphant Leavers may today have completely taken over the British Government, with their leader having become Prime Minister, but the beaten and bloodied Remainers still refuse ro admit defeat.... The casual authoritarianism of Remoaners Jo Swinson and Caroline Lucas...
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    Johnson becomes 77th PM and forms a government of Brexiteers

    Boris Johnson was today made the 77th (not the 55th, as I thought he would be) British Prime Minister by Queen Elizabeth II - and then he ruthlessly swung his axe. Gone from government is any person who poses even a mild threat to Brexit. The result is that Leavers have completely taken over...
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    Rosemarkie Man may have been Pictish royalty

    A well-built Pict known as the 'Rosemarkie Man' who suffered a 'brutal death' 1,400 years ago may have been a member of royalty, researchers have found. Archaeologists found the skeleton of the stocky...
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    Elaborate grave of a real-life Asterix warrior found in Sussex

    A highly-elaborate grave of what could have been a real-life Asterix fighter has been discovered on a West Sussex building site. A highly-elaborate grave of what could have been a real-life Asterix fighter has been discovered on a West Sussex building site. The grave was found during...
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    Trump hails Johnson and Farage

    'They are going to do tremendous things': Donald Trump picks Nigel Farage out of Washington crowd and says he and Boris will 'work well' together amid rumours he could be next US ambassador to seal Brexit trade deal...
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    Seagull flies away with a dog

    A seagull has seized and flown off with a family's pet Chihuahua, according to its owners. Becca Louise Hill said a gull swooped down and grabbed Gizmo "by the scruff of his neck" in Paignton, Devon. Her partner tried to grab the dog's legs to stop him being taken away. Gizmo, four, was...
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    Good riddance to these undemocratic Remainers

    Remainer Philip Hammond resigned as Chancellor live on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show yesterday, saying he doesn't want to be part of Brexiteer Johnson's Administration - he needn't have worried. Johnson would have fired him - and he was swiftly followed by Remainer Alan Duncan today resigning as...
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    Jo Swinson becomes first female leader of the Unliberal Undemocrats

    Jo Swinson has beaten Ed Davey to become the first female and youngest ever leader of the Unliberal Undemocrats. The Scot has vowed to stop Brexit and also said she will lead the party to a General Election...
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    Boris approaches The Great Decide on Brexit

    Boris Johnson is the overwhelming favourite to become the new British PM on Wednesday afternoon. But before he even sets foot in No10, he must decide what his Brexit plan is... JAMES FORSYTH Boris approaches The Great Decide on which way Brexit negotiations will turn COMMENT James Forsyth...
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    Town stitches 64 million years of its history into 85ft tapestry

    A handmade tapestry that captures 64 million years of a market town's history across 85 feet of linen has been unveiled after 30 years of painstaking work. The volunteer-made...
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    Medieval drain found under Paisley Abbey

    A stunningly well-preserved 300ft long stretch of drain tunnel has been discovered in Scotland and is being heralded as one of the best preserved examples ever found...
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    17th Century gold ring unearthed at Duck Bay near Loch Lomond

    A 17th century gold ring discovered by a metal detectorist near Loch Lomond could fetch about £10,000 at auction. Michelle Vall from Blackpool made the discovery when she searched the...
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    New Remainer MEP becomes a Leaver when he arrives at EU Parliament

    One thing that strikes me about Remainers is that many of them are ignorant about the workings and reality of the EU and that if they only knew the reality then they may become Leavers...
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    Boris has a point about Islam

    Not for the first time, Johnson has offended polite society by suggesting that there might be something less than perfectly laudable about some aspects of Islam. Perish the thought. In particular, offence-miners at the Guardian have discovered that Johnson once wrote that Islam has held...
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    Trees uprooted and cars damaged as tornado rips through Manchester

    A miniature tornado has ripped through Greater Manchester, damaging buildings and smashing cars, and uprooting trees in its way. The tornado hit areas around Manchester Airport...
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    Man fails to reach his dying father's bedside because of eco-mentalists

    The deliberate disruption caused by eco-mentalists Extinction Rebellion meant a man was unable to reach the bedside of his dying father...
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    Varadkar’s backstop gamble could cost Ireland dearly

    Leo Varadkar gambled on the British government either cancelling Brexit or getting roped in by the backstop to accept Brexit in name only. The Irish Taoiseach lost that gamble — and his strategy now lies in tatters...