Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of spreading lies about grooming gangs in the UK, more yellow weather warnings threaten snow and flooding across the country, and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has resigned. 

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1| Keir Starmer torpedoes Elon Musk over 'lies' about grooming gangs

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2 | Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down as party leader after nearly 10 years in office

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3 | New snow warnings as cold snap causes travel chaos, school closures and flooding

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4 | Dover Bishop warns giving money to France to tackle small boats crisis is 'killing people'

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5 | Man charged with sending malicious communications to Labour MP Jess Phillips

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Ensure that everyone in the UK has sufficient food, clothing, and shelter, and that the NHS and education can deliver the services society requires. Institute public expenditure as a percentage of GDP. Tax everyone equally, with a basic rate of tax for all above a minimum income and no allowances. Those with excessive incomes can pay additional taxes after allowances.

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The number of companies that delisted from the London Stock Exchange last year in the largest outflow of companies since the 2008 financial crisis

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