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The prime minister defends flagship law after Tory leadership contender attacks equality principle
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David Cameron accepts recommendation from head of army, Sir Nick Carter, meaning women can begin serving from November
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Increase recorded around EU vote, as officers look into possible hate campaign after white powder is sent to Bank of England, Lord Ahmed and others
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Former Labour leader criticises Corbyn for not campaigning hard enough to keep Britain in the EU, in Guardian interview
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Forty MPs had backed proposal to truncate race between Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom to help end Brexit uncertainty
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RTL reused images hacked from Emma Holten’s email account without her consent or knowledge
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Rightwing politicians who deride ‘experts’ are encouraging people to wear their ignorance like a badge of honour
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After release of report into invasion of Iraq, some emerge with their stature enhanced but for others this is not the case
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Iraq war inquiry report notes at least 150,000 Iraqis killed but probably many more after initial advice that deaths would be in ‘low hundreds’
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Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom both want to lead the country, but which is most likely to improve the lives of ordinary women?
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Local government secretary Greg Clark urges northern cities to push their case amid Brexit and party leadership upheaval
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NHSNHSThe Tories should appoint their leader and call an election quicklyLetters: Appoint your leader now; call an election quickly; then the rest of us can tell you what we think should happen next in our democracy
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CrimeCrimePolice investigate suspect packages after 42% rise in hate incident complaintsIncrease recorded around EU vote, as officers look into possible hate campaign after white powder is sent to Bank of England, Lord Ahmed and others
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May won the second Tory leadership vote with 199 votes
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Tory leadership candidate Andrea Leadsom says on Thursday that she did not support the legalisation of gay marriage
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Driver received nine points on his licence for careless driving and a £1,000 fine
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Andrea Leadsom addresses supporters in Westminster on Thursday ahead of the second round of voting by Conservative MPs
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A small group of supporters of the Tory leadership candidate Andrea Leadsom march in Westminster on Thursday morning
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Former PM appears on BBC Radio 4 Today programme after the publication of the Chilcot report into the Iraq war
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Tata stops Port Talbot plant sale as talks begin with German steel group