MP Paul Scully sorry for ‘no-go’ areas comment

1 hour ago About sharing Paul Scully MP says he “regrets” using the “no-go areas” comment London Conservative MP and former minister Paul Scully has apologised for suggesting there are “no-go” areas in parts of Tower Hamlets. He made the comment in radio and TV interviews on Monday, prompting accusations of Islamophobia and a rebuke…

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MoD pauses new Army housing plans after backlash

4 hours ago About sharing By Jonathan Beale, defence correspondent, & Marita Moloney BBC News The Ministry of Defence says it is pausing its plans to change the allocation of military housing after strong criticism from Army families. Under the plan, serving personnel would have got subsidised housing based on their need, such as how…

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Russian defeat in Ukraine vital for Europe – Macron

40 minutes ago About sharing Ukraine says its forces are currently outgunned by Russian troops, asking allies for urgent weapons supplies By Jaroslav Lukiv BBC News French President Emmanuel Macron has said it is key for Europe’s security to defeat Russia in Ukraine, amid urgent pleas for more weapons from Kyiv. He was speaking in…

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