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Sophie Huskisson

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Political Correspondent at the Daily Mirror. Find me on TikTok @soph_husk. Email me: sophie.huskisson@mirror.co.uk

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Andy Gibson (@AndyGibsonTV) / InformingBritain.com @informingbritain.com · 16/02/2026
"SAVE OUR NEXT GENERATION" @soph-husk.bsky.social for @mirror.co.uk Full Story: t.ly/O4nOD #EllenRoome welcomed a change in the law on #SocialMedia giants – but urged #KeirStarmer to act now to protect children online. #DailyMirror #TomorrowsPapersToday #IBPAPERS
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
People who create vile 'weapons of abuse' online face new law
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People who create vile 'weapons of abuse' online face new law
People who create or try to create non-consensual intimate images will be committing a crime from this week amid an explosion of sexualised deepfakes on Elon Musk's X
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Mikey Smith @mikeysmith.com · 07/06/2025
STORY from @soph-husk.bsky.social Youngsters could face two-hour social media cap per app in new online safety package www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Youngsters could face two-hour social media cap per app in online safety package
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle will announce a new 'package of measures' in a major drive to stop kids wasting their childhoods doomscrolling on social media on their phones
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Ashley Cowburn @ashcowburn.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
My colleague @soph-husk.bsky.social had a really onerous day out of the office... www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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'I wore an alcohol tag like a criminal for a day - but I was rumbled at the pub'
The Mirror's Sophie Huskisson was fitted with an alcohol tag for a day to see how they work - and as prisons minister James Timpson said, they certainly do work
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Exclusive: 'I wore an alcohol tag like a criminal for a day - but I was rumbled at the pub' www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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'I wore an alcohol tag like a criminal for a day - but I was rumbled at the pub'
The Mirror's Sophie Huskisson was fitted with an alcohol tag for a day to see how they work - and as prisons minister James Timpson said, they certainly do work
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Why Donald Trump's trade plan and tariffs could hurt the UK more than other countries
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Donald Trump trade plan is 'greater' danger to UK - why it could hurt us more
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has admitted Donald Trump's trade plan is a 'greater' danger to the UK than countries similar to us as he explained the risks
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
5 times Tories wrecked the economy as Kemi Badenoch attack on Rachel Reeves backfires
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5 times Tories wrecked the economy as attack on Rachel Reeves backfires
Kemi Badenoch attempted to put Labour on the back foot on the economy - only to have her party's dire 14-year record thrown back at her. Here The Mirror looks at some highlights
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
BREAKING: Top Labour minister sensationally quits amid corruption probe
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Top Labour minister sensationally quits amid corruption probe
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Keir Starmer distances himself from Kemi Badenoch's description of grooming gangs as 'peasants' from 'sub-communities'
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Anger as Kemi Badenoch calls grooming gangs 'peasants' from 'sub-communities'
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch is facing criticism from MPs who have said her comments were 'shockingly offensive and irresponsible' and did not put victims 'front and centre'
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Exclusive: The Government is under pressure to close a gap in new renters’ rights laws to stop tenants being forced out by huge rent hikes Labour MP Paula Barker has tabled an amendment to the bill over fears a "new section 21" is on the horizon
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Worrying gap in landmark renters’ rights laws as Labour MP makes powerful plea
Labour MP Paula Barker has warned that the Renters' Rights Bill fails to address 'significantly high costs' of rent and had demanded ministers tighten it up to protect tenants
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Mikey Smith @mikeysmith.com · 09/01/2025
STORY from @soph-husk.bsky.social Britain’s counter-extremism unit has been assessing the risk posed to Britain by tweets shared by @elonmusk Musk in recent weeks, the Mirror understands. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Elon Musk tweets probed by counter-extremism unit amid fears over risk to UK
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been using his platform X/Twitter to launch a barrage of attacks on the Labour government over the grooming gangs scandal
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Exclusive: Elon Musk tweets probed by UK counter-extremism unit as alarm raised over risk to Britain www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Elon Musk tweets probed by counter-extremism unit amid fears over risk to UK
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been using his platform X/Twitter to launch a barrage of attacks on the Labour government over the grooming gangs scandal
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
'Insane' plan to destroy families' wills scrapped after 'sheer vandalism' criticism
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'Insane' plan to destroy families' wills scrapped after 'sheer vandalism' claim
Labour has ditched the former Tory government's controversial plans to destroy millions of wills to save costs on storage after hundreds of people 'vehemently opposed' them
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Dawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Thank you for such a warm and thoughtful piece. It's hard to speak about cancer and if we can make it easier for those who will be going through it at some point in their lives, which is currently 1 in 2 people, then we have made a difference. 💖
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Tory attempt to fundraise through grooming scandal petition exposed - 'breathtaking'
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Tory attempt to fundraise using grooming gangs petition exposed - 'breathtaking'
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has been accused of stooping to a 'new low' by trying to get donations for her party by 'playing politics with the safety of vulnerable children'
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Lizzy Buchan @lizzybuchan.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Exclusive: Keir Starmer says he wants to stamp out the North-South divide plaguing schools In an interview with the Mirror, the PM talks schools, facing down his critics and why 2025 is all about 'delivery'
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Starmer vows to wipe out North-South divide in schools with no child left behind
In his first interview of the year, Prime Minister Keir Stamer vowed no child in the North will be left behind as he set his sights on inequalities plaguing schools
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Nigel Farage humiliated as MPs roar at Keir Starmer's savage Elon Musk put-down Even Farage laughed...
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Nigel Farage humiliated as MPs roar at Keir Starmer's savage Elon Musk put-down
Keir Starmer admitted he had a 'smile' after Nigel Farage gushed about how 'cool' it was to have the tech billionaire's support - only for Elon Musk later turn on him
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Exclusive: Labour MP Dawn Butler opens up on breast cancer journey - and on the fight for more a equal system Thanks to @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social, Leanne Pero and Laura Humphry for speaking to me for this feature on Black women and breast cancer 🎀 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Dawn Butler opens up on cancer journey - and on the fight for more equal system
Labour MP Dawn Butler tells the Mirror about her cancer experience with the NHS - as she joins with charity founder Leanne Pero to fight for a more equal system
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Dad of girl, 14, who took her own life after online harms reacts with horror at Meta changes
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Dad of girl who took own life after online harms reacts with horror at Meta news
Ian Russell, whose daughter Molly took her own life after seeing harmful material online in 2017, has hit out at Meta's decision to scrap its longstanding fact-checking programme
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Keir Starmer admits more needs to be done to tackle cowboy cosmetic surgery in UK The PM praised the Mirror's campaign on the issue and said getting to grips with unregulated salons and clinics was "really important"
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Cosmetic surgery horrors provoke response from Keir Starmer at press conference
Prime Minister Keir Stamer praised the Mirror's campaign to put an end to cowboy cosmetic surgery and said it was vital to get to grips with unregulated salons and clinics
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Ashley Cowburn @ashcowburn.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Daily Mirror's New Year's Eve front page 🗞️
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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
All 51 men, including her husband, were found guilty of raping Gisèle Pelicot in her home over nine years. Her courage in making the case public and throughout this ordeal has been extraordinary. “Shame has to switch sides”. In France, here, and right across the globe.
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
All the moments top Labour ministers backed WASPI campaign - before epic U-turn It's certainly a long round-up...
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All the moments top Labour ministers backed WASPI campaign - before epic U-turn
Labour has been accused of betraying more than three million women who lost out on years of state pension payments after years of pledging support for the WASPI campaign
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
NEW: Backlash at proposed pay rise for NHS staff and teachers - as strikes threatened
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Backlash at proposed pay rise for NHS staff and teachers - as strikes threatened
NHS workers and teachers have responded with fury after a pay rise of 2.8% was proposed by ministers - with fears raised the country could descend into strikes again
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Exclusive: Senior MP invites Elon Musk to UK and warns Tech Secretary Peter Kyle - 'I'll be on your case' In an interview with the Sunday Mirror, Chi Onwurah warns the Tech Secretary she'll hold him to account on fixing the "wild west" of the internet
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Musk invited to UK on social media harms - 'I hope he'll exercise free speech'
Chair of the Commons’ Technology committee Chi Onwurah warned the Tech Secretary she will be 'on his case' to ensure he delivers on his 'huge ambitions' to make social media safe
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Keir Starmer issues 6 major pledges for Britain after huge speech - what it means for you
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PM issues 6 major pledges for Britain after huge speech - what it means for you
Five months to the day since becoming Prime Minister, Keir Starmer delivered a major speech and unveiled his 'Plan for Change' - a vision for the country over the next five years
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Keir Starmer says we face an “almighty challenge” to hit these milestones by the end of the Parliament He says they’re “risky” but quotes JFK: “You choose change not because it’s easy but because it’s hard”
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Mirror Politics @politics.mirror.co.uk · 05/12/2024
Watch Keir Starmer press conference LIVE as PM gives major update on rebuilding Britain
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Watch LIVE as Keir Starmer to give major update on rebuilding Britain
Five months to the day since becoming Prime Minister, No10 said Keir Starmer will unveil a 'clear destination' for the country over the next five years in a major speech
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Deputy PM Angela Rayner welcomes everyone to Pinewood Studios, where Star Wars and Superman were made “Cleaning up the mess that we've inherited feels like a job for a superhero, but this isn't fiction or fantasy. It's down to a Labour government to do the job”
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Keir Starmer is today setting out his Plan for Change - it includes five missions, six milestones, three foundations… and one confused Britain
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Today at Labour’s Plan For Change announcement (left) and Labour’s manifesto launch in June (right)
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
MoJ prison stats publication running nearly an hour late… 👀
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
BREAKING: ​DWP two-child benefit limit to be AXED in Scotland as Keir Starmer put under huge pressure - via @ashcowburn.bsky.social
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​DWP two-child benefit limit to be axed in Scotland as PM under huge pressure
Scotland has vowed to axe the 'pernicious' two-child benefit limit in a move that will pile massive pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to cut the Tory benefit rule
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Taxpayers are set to pay £4billion more than expected to build new prison places after the Tories botched their plans The National Audit Office said the previous Conservative government failed to make sure policy changes bringing in longer jail sentences matched the space available in prisons
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Taxpayers left with 'eyewatering' bill after Tories botched prison building plan
Taxpayers are set to pay £4billion more than expected to build new prison places after the Tories botched their plans, Whitehall’s spending watchdog has warned
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Lizzy Buchan @lizzybuchan.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
An extraordinary and moving day. Parliament has taken a historic step towards legalising assisted dying in England and Wales after MPs backed a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives.
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Assisted dying moves step closer as MPs back law change in historic vote
MPs voted by 330 votes to 275 to support a private members bill brought by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, which could usher in one of the biggest societal changes
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
How did the Cabinet vote on assisted dying? YES - 15 ministers, incl PM Keir Starmer, Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Home Sec Yvette Cooper and DWP Sec Liz Kendall NO - 8 ministers, incl Deputy PM Angela Rayner, Foreign Sec David Lammy, Justice Sec Shabana Mahmood and Health Sec Wes Streeting
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
BREAKING: MPs vote to pass assisted dying bill at second reading after powerful five-hour debate 330 MPs vote in favour to 275 against - a majority of 55
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Many MPs have today said they are proud and honoured to take part in the assisted dying debate & vote ​Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi choked up as she said: “It’s not easy and I want everyone out there to know it is not easy.”​ It has been a powerful debate and has shown Parliament in its best light
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MP chokes up as says she hopes daughter 'forgives' her in assisted dying debate
MPs are debating MP Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the Commons - it marks the first time legalising assisted dying has been considered since 2015
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who has put forward the assisted dying Bill, has opened the debate in the Commons She tells MPs their job is "to address complex issues and make difficult decisions" and says she has tried hard to ensure debate is robust and "most importantly respectful and compassionate"
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Parliament set for End of Life Bill showdown as emotions run high - watch live
MPs are debating MP Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the Commons - it marks the first time legalising assisted dying has been considered since 2015
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Today is an historic day in Parliament as MPs debate and vote on legalising assisted dying for the first time in almost a decade The vote will be a free vote, meaning MPs will not be told how to vote by their party. Follow our live updates
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Parliament set for End of Life Bill showdown as emotions run high - live
MPs will debate MP Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill today in the Commons, with the emotive issue of assisted dying being considered for the first time since 2015
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Asked how long she has been thinking about switching from Tories to Reform - given her Tory election leaflets in the summer had photos of Farage on them - Andrea Jenkyns says: “I always like to push the boundaries and be a bit cheeky”
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Were there signs that Andrea Jenkyns was going to Reform UK? Hmmm... Well she admitted she went to Reform UK's conference when she was herself speaking at a panel event at the Tory Party conference She described the "amazing" energy and passion at Reform UK's press conference
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Tory snuck into Reform conference after pretending to have a different job
Former Tory MP Dame Andrea Jenkyns has admitted she went to Reform UK's conference after getting 'hold of a press pass' and apparently entering under the guise of a journalist
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
NEW Former minister and Tory MP Andrea Jenkyns has joined Reform UK "Today I've joined the party of the brave," she says after being introduced to the stage by Nigel Farage
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
The net number of migrants coming to the UK fell by 20% in the year up to June, official stats show. It stood at an estimated 728,000, down from a record 906,000 in the year to June 2023. Net migration is the difference between the number of people arriving and leaving the country.
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Migration to the UK drops by whopping 20% sparking row between Labour and Tories
Net migration stood at an estimated 728,000, down from a record 906,000 in the year to June 2023. This is the difference between the number of people arriving and leaving the country
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Nigel Farage has claimed Donald Trump would "love" him to become the UK ambassador to the United States The Reform UK leader, who is pals with the incoming US president, insisted "no, no, no" he was not going to become ambassador but failed to bat away claims he wants the job
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Nigel Farage squirms at Donald Trump question on BBC Newsnight - 'no, no, no'
Reform UK Nigel Farage has claimed incoming US president Donald Trump would 'love' him to become the UK ambassador to the United States in a cringe interview on TV
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
What are assisted dying laws around the world? Here @ashcowburn.bsky.social looks at several examples from across the globe - as MPs set for major vote in 24 hours www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Assisted dying laws across the world - as MPs set for major vote in 24 hours
Under existing laws assisted dying is currently banned in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and carries a maximum sentence of 14 years. MPs will vote on changing the law on Friday
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Assisted dying plans face fresh hurdle after group of MPs tries to scupper vote
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Assisted dying plans face fresh hurdle after group of MPs tries to scupper vote
MPs are due to vote on assisted dying in an historic moment on Friday but seven MPs from across parties have supported a bid to halt the plans going through the Commons
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Employment minister Alison McGovern repeatedly refused to say whether someone who is not sick but is signed off work with illness is committing "criminal activity"
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Sky News presenter makes minister squirm as she corners her with simple question
Employment minister Alison McGovern refused to say whether someone who is not sick but is signed off work with illness is a criminal after being repeatedly asked on Sky News
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Sophie Huskisson @soph-husk.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Exclusive: Nathaniel Dye has sent a letter to Labour MPs urging them to vote in favour of the assisted dying bill next week In it, he says it would break his heart if it didn’t pass on the grounds of costs: “This puts a price on how much I suffer” www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Dying teacher pens heartwrenching letter on assisted dying to MPs - see in full
Nathaniel Dye, 38, whose stage 4 incurable bowel cancer has spread to his brain, said it would break his heart if assisted dying laws didn’t pass on the grounds of costs
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Ashley Cowburn @ashcowburn.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Exclusive: New Tory defence chief accused of using VIP helicopter as 'ministerial taxi service' in office www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Tory defence chief accused of using VIP chopper as 'ministerial taxi service'
Defence sources said the senior Tory MP James Cartlidge used the chopper while at the Ministry of Defence to ferry him to and from events via an airfield near his constituency
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