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What the papers say – November 27
November 27, 2023 02:00 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIATributes for former England football manager Terry Venables and the release of hostages dominate Monday’s front pages.

Sunak: Antisemitism wrong whether ‘whether Musk or someone on the st...
November 27, 2023 12:02 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Prime Minister said that scenes of hostages being released by Hamas were ‘very heartening’.

Sunak: Antisemitism wrong ‘whether Musk or someone on the street’
November 27, 2023 12:02 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Prime Minister said that scenes of hostages being released by Hamas were ‘very heartening’.

Covid inquiry kicks off key week with Khan and Burnham giving eviden...
November 27, 2023 12:01 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIASadiq Khan will join regional mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram in giving evidence at the Covid-19 inquiry later.

Sunak ‘agreed to raise migrant salary threshold in Braverman deal’
November 26, 2023 10:36 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Daily Telegraph said that it had seen a copy of the agreement, which saw the Prime Minister agree to a ‘four-point migration plan’.

Tommy Robinson sprayed by police during arrest at march against anti...
November 26, 2023 09:22 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAMr Robinson was detained after march organisers said he would not be welcome.

Family of Ruth Perry crowdfunds ahead of inquest after legal aid den...
November 26, 2023 08:44 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAAn inquest into Ruth Perry’s death will begin on Tuesday.

Tory MP Anderson says Reform offered ‘guaranteed’ £80,000 salary if...
November 26, 2023 08:15 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAReform UK leader Richard Tice denied that any money had been offered to Tory MPs to join the right-wing party.

Rescued hostage Emily Hand’s father thanks public for support
November 26, 2023 07:25 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThomas Hand said his daughter has lost weight during her captivity but is ‘doing better than expected’.

Tens of thousands gather for rally against antisemitism amid Gaza tr...
November 26, 2023 04:51 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAFormer prime minister Boris Johnson was among the high-profile figures to join the demonstration.

Temperatures to plunge again next week with chance of sleet and snow
November 26, 2023 04:20 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Met Office said a brief return to slightly milder conditions would make way for a widespread chilly spell.

UK Government attitude to Irish ‘returned to repellent’ during Brexi...
November 26, 2023 04:12 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe former aide to Tony Blair said there was ‘an arrogance about the current government in its attitudes to Ireland’.

Police CCTV appeal after KFC worker allegedly racially abused and sp...
November 26, 2023 03:39 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe alleged incident occurred at a Nottingham branch on September 29.

Northern Ireland pub’s Christmas advert goes viral
November 26, 2023 02:48 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe video by Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, is described by some on social media as ‘better’ than John Lewis’s festive offering.

Prisoner on roof of Scottish prison allegedly throwing slate at offi...
November 26, 2023 02:29 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAPolice Scotland says the incident has not been reported to them.

‘Ball in Taoiseach’s court’ after gardai lost control of Dublin – O’...
November 26, 2023 02:23 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIASinn Fein TD Louise O’Reilly said Leo Varadkar must remove Justice Minister Helen McEntee if she does not resign over rioting in the capital.

Tommy Robinson escorted from march against antisemitism as man arres...
November 26, 2023 02:21 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAPolice later confirmed a 40-year-old man had been arrested.

Bill to ban creation of new leasehold houses to be introduced to Par...
November 26, 2023 01:55 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIALong-awaited legislation that would ban the creation of new leasehold houses in England and Wales will be introduced to Parliament later.

Tommy Robinson escorted from march against antisemitism as thousands...
November 26, 2023 01:47 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAA major march against antisemitism has begun in London, after English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson was escorted away by police.

Government announces £16 million funding for Forest Research program...
November 26, 2023 01:40 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe funding will support research into ways to mitigate and prevent tree disease, pests and climate change.