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Ms Thornberry said Labour would impose the same legal controls on the provision of military and police training as on arms exports.

Winds are expected to reach 69 miles per hour in some parts of the UK.

The duke will attend the Salute to Freedom ceremony in New York on November 10.

Mr Sarwar was addressing the Labour Party conference for the first time as the party’s leader in Scotland.

The firm has secured cash from the Government’s Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Support scheme.

The £145 million High Street Stimulus Scheme will see all those aged over 18 eligible for a £100 pre-paid card to spend.

Monday’s Executive agenda will not focus on the hospitality sector.

Samantha Leczkowski was injured alongside her daughter Sorrell, 14, who suffered unsurvivable injuries to her neck.

Stevie-Jo Kirkpatrick, 17, contracted a rare infection from water used in the operating theatre at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

MP Andy McDonald also served under Sir Keir’s predecessor Jeremy Corbyn.

Marion MacLeod’s daughter Eilidh was one of 22 victims of the attack.

More than three-quarters of local areas are now recording a week-on-week rise in rates.

The PM will host a private meeting with representatives of the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group on Tuesday afternoon.

Boris Johnson pulled back from plans to send in the Army as ministers insisted there is no shortage of supplies.

International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan described the talks as a ‘big milestone on our path to joining CPTPP’.

Loose Women star Denise Welch has said she is “relieved” after a man pleaded guilty to a “terrifying” stalking campaign.Toraq Wyngard, 53, admitted stalking the Hollyoaks actress, causing serious alarm or distress, between September 18 last year and February 11, ahead of a trial at Chester Crown Court on Monday, a spokesman for Cheshire Police said.He also pleaded guilty to charges of possession of a knife, criminal damage, and arson, after setting fire to a skip in the driveway of the Cheshire home Welch shares with husband Lincoln Townley, the force said.In a statement released by police, Welch said: “Lincoln and I are very relieved that Toraq Wyngard, otherwise known as Todd, has pleaded guilty.“This has been an incredibly terrifying and stressful time for me and our family.“We are grateful to the fire service for their prompt action saving our house and to the police for their amazing vigilance and support.“Special thanks go to the Harm Reduction Unit assigned to us who have guided us through this horrible time every step of the way.”Wyngard, of Cannon Street in Salford, Greater Manchester, was found near to the star’s home on September 19 last year when police were called to the fire, which spread from the skip to the garage attached to the property, police said.When officers searched him, a knife was found in his backpack.Detective Sergeant Dave Thomason said: “Wyngard’s actions were causing Denise great distress and a trial would have further impacted on her, so I’m pleased that he has now pleaded guilty.“I’d like to thank Denise for her bravery in coming forward and I hope this reassures other victims that we do listen and take action against those who carry out such distressing crimes in our communities.“Our Specialist Victim Advocates in the Harm Reduction Unit have been supporting Denise and her husband throughout – providing practical support, safety planning and advocacy.“The Specialist Victims’ Advocates are currently providing direct support to a number of stalking victims across Cheshire in highly complex stalking cases, and I hope seeing this outcome will give others going through a similar ordeal the confidence to come forward and get the support and advice they need to end their nightmare.“We will listen and we will help you get the right support in your case, just as we have done with Denise. Don’t suffer in silence, call us on 101 or report it via our website.”Wyngard is due to be sentenced on October 26 after the case was adjourned for psychiatric reports.Welch, 63, who played Natalie Barnes in Coronation Street, is a regular panellist on Loose Women and has also appeared on Waterloo Road and as a contestant on Dancing On Ice.

Research from Motorola Solutions and Goldsmiths suggests the public want more innovation applied to public safety following Covid-19.

The prosecutor said Claudia Webbe made a series of silent phone calls from a withheld number before the ‘harassment escalated’.

The favourite to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor said ending freedom of movement with the EU has created a ‘problem’ for Britain.

Opposition to Aukus deal comes after shadow defence secretary John Healey and leader Keir Starmer welcomed increased cooperation.