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British love of silliness comes to the fore when
The unstoppable Nigel Farage is looking increasingly stoppable in
It turned its cast into global stars, triggered fashion
With Declan Rice nursing a knock, his midfield partner
This blog is now closed, you can read more
Newly-elected Makerfield MP praises team as he joins them
Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party
‘Borrowed’ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to
Department for Transport analysis suggests 0.05% boost will be
One Labour MP said there are about 200 who