The Independent - November 03, 2024

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November 03, 2024

Tories must be honest about their errors, says Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch has called on the Tories to \"be honest\" about their mistakes in government, after winning the Tory leadership vote and becoming the first Black leader of a Westminster party.

3 mins

A Conservative leader who cites Thatcher as inspiration

Kemi Badenoch just refuses to accept the words 'you can't'

7 mins

Star witness now admits he was drunk - so why is Jason Moore still behind bars?

After being tracked down by an investigative journalist, the only witness for the murder of Robert Darby says he doesn't know if he identified the right person, sparking a fresh bid for justice from accused's family, writes Amy-Clare Martin

7 mins

Surge in backlog of appeals over 'wrongful convictions'

Figures fuel fresh concern about performance of watchdog

3 mins

'My ex secretly drugged me'

Domestic abuse survivor Hannah tells Maya Oppenheim she felt 'degraded' and 'violated' by the actions of her ex-partner

4 mins

Brexit red tape threatening UK classical music industry

A top soprano has warned Britain risks losing its entire classical music industry due to post-Brexit red tape blocking UK artists from touring in the EU.

3 mins

Estates owned by Charles and William 'earn millions from NHS and school rents'

The King and the Prince of Wales's private estates earn millions of pounds from rental deals with the armed forces, the NHS and state schools, it has been reported.

3 mins

King 'cuts financial ties' to disgraced Prince Andrew

The King is cutting financial ties to the disgraced Duke of York after he refused to move out of his home, a royal writer has claimed.

1 min

'Incredible' comedian Janey Godley dies at the age of 63

The Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died aged 63. Her death comes one month after she moved to a hospice for end-oflife care, with her daughter announcing earlier this week that she was in the \"final beats of her life\".

5 mins

Police pass Brand alleged sexual assault file to CPS

Police investigating claims of historical sexual assault against actor and comedian Russell Brand have asked prosecutors to consider charges.

2 mins

Boss accused of bullying judged diversity awards

A former CEO of a dating app company, who was accused of bullying staff and reducing them to tears, was drafted in to judge an industry diversity and inclusion awards.

2 mins

Spain deploys 10,000 more soldiers and police as death toll from floods passes 200

The death toll after flash flooding wreaked devastation in Spain has reached 214, as the prime minister announced yesterday that 5,000 additional soldiers and 5,000 more police have been deployed to assist the rescue operation.

3 mins

Children face death penalty for protesting in Nigeria

After a protest against the country's record cost of living crisis, 29 children in Nigeria are facing the death penalty.

2 mins

Salah magic rescues Reds after smart Brighton start

At the ripe old age of 32, Mohamed Salah cannot give defenders a headache for 90 minutes like he used to, nor will the numbers continue to be as otherworldly as they once were.

2 mins

Early Newcastle goal dents title race hope for Gunners

Arsenal’s longest journey of the Premier League season once again turned out be their most dispiriting.

3 mins

Humdinger of a match goes to last-minute goal attempt

The great All Blacks of old this current crop may not be but, as England can attest, never doubt New Zealand’s never-say-die spirit.

5 mins

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