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DAN HODGES: Three wise men rescued Rishi. But nothing will save the Tories if this farce continues
20/01/24 23:30
DAN HODGES: 'Jacob Rees-Mogg, IDS [Iain Duncan Smith] and John Redwood were the ones who saved Rishi,' a rebel MP explained to me about last week's Rwanda Bill. 'We had the votes. More than 60 of us voted to amend the Bill. But those three convinced everyone we couldn't destroy the whole thing. IDS said, 'We can't hand Starmer that victory.' ' So Sunak and his Rwanda plan limp on. When it came to the crunch, the so-called 'Five Families' of disparate Tory plotters who had modelled themselves on New York's Mafia crime gangs ended up looking more like a mob from Bugsy Malone than The Godfather. Despite the threats and resignations, only 11 Tory MPs actually voted against the legislation. But if the PM thinks his internal troubles are behind him, his backbench opponents insist he should think again....read
So when is the general election? Rishi Sunak hopes to pencil vote in for the time in 2024 that gives Tories the best chance of victory over Labour
04/01/24 14:00The Prime Minister used a visit to the East Midlands to confirm he has a 'working assumption' that he will go to the country 'in the second half of this year'.
Lib Dems launch election raid on 'Blue Wall' MPs including Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove amid mounting Tory fears about pact with Labour
03/01/24 09:49Sir Ed is beginning the new year with a series of political campaigning visits to Conservative heartland seats across Surrey, including those represented by Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove.
Suzy Eddie Izzard loses bid to be Labour's candidate for Brighton Pavilion at next general election - the trans comedian's second failed attempt to stand as MP
17/12/23 15:02The stand-up comedian 61, was beaten by music industry activist Tom Gray, marking the second time that she has been defeated in her attempts to stand as an MP.
Wife and stepson of aspiring MP branded 'a man in a wig' in row with rival Tory candidate want nothing to do with her after she walked out and changed gender
13/12/23 12:18The family of Melissa Poulton, now the Green Party parliamentary candidate for Bromsgrove, say they have been left devastated by her decision to become a woman.
Comedian Henning Wehn takes dig at transgender aspiring MP after she became in embroiled in row with rival Conservative politician who said she was 'just a man who wears a wig'
11/12/23 17:47Melissa Poulton, who ran as a Tory local election under the name Matthew Viner at the 2019, has accused Redditch's Conservative MP Rachel Maclean of 'gaslighting' and 'transphobia'.Aspiring MP who unsuccessfully stood as a male Tory candidate campaigns again as 'a proud lesbian' Green party hopeful - as Conservative politician is forced to apologise for calling rival 'just a man who wears a wig'
11/12/23 10:01Melissa Poulton ran as a Tory candidate for Wyre Forest District Council under the name Matthew Viner at the 2019 local elections .
Ukraine slams Kremlin's plans to hold Russian presidential election in occupied territories next year
09/12/23 19:25The Ukrainian foreign ministry called the planned March 17 elections 'null and void', and pledged that any international observers sent to monitor them would 'face criminal responsibility'.
Ex-deputy PM Therese Coffey tells how she 'almost died' after suffering brain abscess that left her slurring words and unable to remember where she lived
03/12/23 11:03Therese Coffey needed emergency surgery after the symptoms from a headache dramatically escalated in a matter of days.
How a string of key election decisions boosts Democrats' play for 2024
08/11/23 15:35It was a night of victories for the Democrats in Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Kentucky however it remains to be seen how these results will impact Biden's reelection bid.
How string of key election decisions boosts Democrats play for 2024: Ohio votes for abortion, Youngkin gets a bloody nose in Virginia and Democrat Gov. wins against Trump-backed candidate in deep red Kentucky
08/11/23 13:10It was a night of victories for the Democrats in Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Kentucky however it remains to be seen how these results will impact Biden's reelection bid.
Dem police chief in Connecticut sparks outrage with fake Trump signs
24/10/23 18:40Democrat and ex-top cop Mark Kordick made 50 placards which tied Greenwich Mayor Fred Camillo to the controversial former president.
REVEALED: How Dem police chief in Greenwich, Connecticut sparked local outrage by printing FAKE signs claiming town's Republican mayor backed Donald Trump
24/10/23 16:52Democrat and ex-top cop Mark Kordick (bottom right) made 50 placards which tied Greenwich Mayor Fred Camillo (top right) to the controversial former president.
I broke out of North Korea TWICE only to become a slave in China before finally escaping to the West: Brave defector who now lives in Britain shares her incredible life story
19/10/23 16:00EXCLUSIVE: Jihyun Park, who was born in North Korea in 1968, shared with MailOnline how she fled the country when her uncle died of starvation in front of her and her father became ill.
Rishi Sunak slaps down Grant Shapps over push to send British troops to Ukraine to train Kyiv's forces after Kremlin warns they would be 'legitimate targets' for 'destruction'
30/09/23 21:23Rishi Sunak insisted the idea floated by the Defence Secretary was 'not what's happening' and not something for the 'here and now'.
Close Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev declares Russia will invade more of Ukraine as Vladimir marks anniversary of his illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories
30/09/23 19:36The former Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, today vowed that victory will soon be Russia's, as the nation continues its operations to completely obliterate the 'Nazi Kyiv regime'.
Is Rishi Sunak gearing up for an election next MAY? PM fuels speculation he could go to the country within months as he unveils plan to slash 'hated' inheritance tax and secure triple-lock for pensioners
24/09/23 07:26The Prime Minister could make an announcement on IHT before the Conservative Party Conference next week, vowing to reduce the death tax when possible and eventually scrap it.
Just Stop Oil is plotting to lobby Labour to turn the eco-group's demands to halt new North sea oil and gas drilling licences into law
15/09/23 23:41The group, whose financial backer Dale Vince has also donated more than £1 million to Labour, said it aimed 'to make our campaign synonymous with this policy'.
Georgia prosecutors 'have texts and emails directly connecting members of Donald Trump's legal team to January 2021 voting system breach in Coffee County'
13/08/23 13:30Prosecutors in Georgia are allegedly in possession of texts and emails directly connecting members of Donald Trump's legal team to the January 2021 voting system breach in Coffee County.
It's Independents Day! DAN HODGES meets the piano teacher, wrestler and hospital cleaner plotting homegrown electoral earthquake that could rock Rishi AND Keir… and who say forget the Red and Blue walls, and look out for the GREY one
12/08/23 23:10We hear a lot about the Red and Blue Walls of British politics. But one corner of Lincolnshire now sits squarely behind the Grey Wall, where people take matters into their own hands.
Franco's ghost haunts Spain as the hard-Right makes a comeback: With the ruling socialists set to be humbled in tomorrow's election, how a new breed of young voter is turning back the clock
22/07/23 06:55Every June for years, a rainbow-striped banner celebrating Pride Week had been draped over the long balcony of the magnificent city hall in Valladolid, northern Spain.
New ID rules meant at least 14,000 people did not vote in May's local elections, watchdog finds
23/06/23 08:16The Electoral Commission estimated that 14,000 were turned away for not having acceptable identification and did not end up casting a ballot.
REVEALED: How Angela Rayner ally celebrated election win with police killer's getaway driver
27/05/23 22:59Arooj Shah, 44, the newly elected Labour leader of Oldham Council, was pictured celebrating her win this month with Cregan's getaway driver Mohammed Imran Ali.
Pressure on DUP to rejoin powersharing after Northern Ireland council elections see Sinn Fein become biggest party in local government
22/05/23 09:29The unionist party saw themselves replaced by Sinn Fein as the largest party in local government after last week's council contests.
Now Keir Starmer warns Londoners they risk LUNG CANCER unless they accept Sadiq Khan's hated ULEZ expansion - after laying out plans to give children right to vote, make it a legal right to WFH, introduce a ban on smoking, and give workers a four day week
15/05/23 12:24The Labour leader gave his full backing to London mayor Sadiq Khan's controversial plan to widen ULEZ to the whole of the capital from late August.Votes for EU citizens and children, legal right to WFH, bosses barred from emailing staff outside office hours, a total ban on smoking... and a four-day week in the public sector: How Keir Starmer's New Labour 'on steroids' could change the face of Britain
15/05/23 10:28With Labour consistently recording double-digit poll leads, attention has been turning to what a Keir Starmer government might do.
Starmer is accused of trying to 'gerrymander' General Elections over plans to hand millions of EU residents a vote in choosing UK governments
14/05/23 00:34Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of trying to roll back Brexit after reports that he plans to hand EU residents living in the UK a vote in choosing British governments.
DAN HODGES: Now that Britain knows her, will the Lady with the Sword be the one to save the Tories?
13/05/23 22:08DAN HODGES: Arriving back at Westminster following last week's local elections, MPs' thoughts were starting to turn to the General Election.
ANDREW NEIL: Britain could well be heading for seismic electoral reform that'll keep the left in power FOR EVER... And Starmer may sign up to it without voters even getting a say
12/05/23 23:56ANDREW NEIL: Mighty oaks from little acorns grow - so the old saying goes - and a broad swathe of Left-wing activists are poised to breathe new life into it.
Keir Starmer repeatedly refuses to rule out doing a deal with the Lib Dems to take power if Labour doesn't win the next election but dismisses idea he will seek SNP help - as Tony Blair warns him not to be 'complacent' about becoming PM
09/05/23 14:43The Opposition leader was repeatedly asked in a series of broadcast interviews whether he would make a pact with Sir Ed Davey's party if he fails to win an outright majority.
Tories' local election woes blamed on PM's 'major mistake' in dropping housebuilding targets - as ex-leader Iain Duncan Smith warns loss of 1,000 councillors will make general election harder but says Labour aren't nailed on to win
08/05/23 14:09Simon Clarke, the former levelling up secretary, called on the Government to 'get back to building the homes that people need' as a 'matter of urgency'.
SARAH VINE: So many incredible sights. Britain at its most optimistic and spectacular... Oh, and the most ravishingly handsome equerry in the history of handsome equerries!
06/05/23 20:16SARAH VINE: For a few glorious hours, it was as though none of it mattered. Not the local elections, not Brexit, not the endless culture wars or the myriad worries that assail us daily.
Tories lose 1,060 seats as Labour and the Lib Dems gain hundreds in sobering local election results
05/05/23 23:26Rishi Sunak has been left reeling as voters in England dealt a series of stinging blows, stripping the Tories of control in dozens of town halls and kicking out more than 1,000 councillors.
Now cut taxes to give us a chance: Fresh calls on Rishi Sunak to 'go for growth' after Conservatives suffer drubbing at the local elections
05/05/23 22:21Rishi Sunak faced fresh calls to cut taxes yesterday after the Conservatives suffered a drubbing at the local elections.
We will hold balance of power at the next election, SNP claim: Westminster leader Stephen Flynn says party is in 'prime position to pull the strings' of a minority government - after polls predict Keir Starmer is 'on course for hung Parliament'
05/05/23 21:24The Scottish National Party's Stephen Flynn said the results suggested the SNP could be 'in prime position to pull the strings' of a minority government after the next general election.
ANDREW NEIL: A calamity for the Tories, but they could still keep Starmer out - if Rishi Sunak cuts tax and goes for growth
05/05/23 21:00ANDREW NEIL: Rishi Sunak is a lucky man. The Tory drubbing in Thursday's local elections is being squeezed out of the headlines by today's Coronation.
New voter ID rules saw 'thousands' denied the right to vote in local elections on 'a dark day for British democracy' - as the head of the Electoral Commission says he personally saw people refused entry to polling stations
05/05/23 10:04Compulsory photo identification was required for the first time yesterday to cast ballots for local councillors. But the Electoral Commission has admitted some people were unable to vote.
Keir Starmer 'on course for hung Parliament' despite Tory local election meltdown: SNP says it will 'pull the strings' of a minority government - as Conservative MPs demand immediate tax cuts amid fears Labour will 'reopen Brexit'
05/05/23 08:22Rishi Sunak has been left reeling as voters in England dealt a series of stinging blows, stripping the Tories of control in dozens of town halls.
Elections watchdog says council contests were 'well run' as voters face new photo ID rules (and even dogs get in on the act!) - but campaigners opposed to new law slam 'dark day' as people turned away from polling stations
04/05/23 22:15As polls closed in elections for around 8,000 seats in 230 councils, the Electoral Commission said it had already begun work on analysing the impact of the law change.Rishi's election nightmare: True-blue Windsor falls to Lib Dems and Labour seizes Medway as Tories lose more than 200 councillors and fear worse to come - with voters angry about NHS and housing... while Keir Starmer claims he is set to be PM
04/05/23 21:00The Conservatives have lost control of five councils - Brentwood, Tamworth, North West Leicestershire, Hertsmere and East Lindsey - and shed more than 190 councillors.
Tories brace for 'hard night' in local elections with Keir Starmer trying to show he is on track for No10 - amid claims new ID rules mean voters are being turned away from polling stations
04/05/23 13:17With 8,000 seats up for grabs across 230 authorities in England, Rishi Sunak has admitted that 'good councillors' are set to be ejected.
Paw-litical pets! Social media is flooded by pictures of dog lovers' beloved pooches as their owners go to vote in local elections (and some have even remembered their photo ID!)
04/05/23 11:29The hashtag dogsatpollingstations was back with a vengeance this morning - with images shared of patient pooches waiting for their owners while they vote.
Rishi Sunak warns of 'hard night' for Tories as voting begins in crunch local elections - but Labour 'needs to win by 10%' for Keir Starmer to be on course for No10
04/05/23 07:00Rishi Sunak admitted that his party faces losing 'good councillors' with 8,000 seats up for grabs across 230 authorities in England.
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Give Rishi Sunak a chance to alter the political mood
03/05/23 23:42DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Yes, the cost of living still bites, but Rishi Sunak has restored a sense of order and stability. His work ethic and his achievements are notable.
Voter ID chaos alert amid training fears: New red tape around voting rules risks throwing local elections into chaos - as polling station staff have been given barely any training
03/05/23 23:24Some 20 forms of ID will be accepted at polling stations in today's local election after voter ID rules were brought in, potentially creating confusion about what is valid.
The numbers that could point to a Rishi revival: PM faces first test in local elections, but what does a good or bad night look like for the major parties?
03/05/23 23:00With 8,057 council seats up for grabs at today's local elections in the United Kingdom, what would a good or bad night look like for the major parties?
Sunak and Starmer had as much enthusiasm as two washed-up boxers longing for the final bell: HENRY DEEDES on the final PMQs before the local elections dogfight
03/05/23 17:00HENRY DEEDES: Keir Starmer focused on the economy and made jibes about Rishi Sunak's wealth and his missus's tax status during the final PMQs before the local elections dogfight today.
Keir Starmer allies insist slew of U-turns - including dropping vow to abolish tuition fees - just show he is 'pragmatic'
03/05/23 10:04Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted the country's circumstances had 'changed significantly' since the leader made pledges such as to abolish tuition fees.
Conservatives could suffer bigger losses at this week's local elections because up to two million voters do not have a photo ID, figures suggest
01/05/23 23:34From Thursday, when ballots take place in England, those heading to vote will have to show photo ID at polling stations.
Keir Starmer defends attack ads targeting Rishi Sunak ahead of Thursday's local elections as he lowers expectations of large Labour gains despite party extending its poll lead
30/04/23 09:19Starmer said he personally stands by the Twitter ads accusing the PM of not wanting to see child sex abusers jailed, because of the Tories' 'unforgivable' approach to criminal justice.
EXCLUSIVE: Is a Rishi revival on the horizon? Tories could now avoid 'bloodbath' in next week's local elections, top pollster predicts
28/04/23 18:37The Conservatives could avoid 'a bloodbath' at next week's local elections because of a 'Rishi bounce', pollsters claimed today.
Tory hopes grow they can avoid meltdown in local elections next Thursday - with Labour 'needing to win big' to show Keir Starmer's bid for No10 is on track
28/04/23 15:39Thousands of council seats across England are being decided in the poll on Thursday - seen as a crucial moment ahead of the Commons contest due next year.
Conservative Party 'sacks the cleaners at its London HQ to save money ahead of local elections' amid fall in donations - as ex-donor Rocco Forte says he will not give any more money to Tories over a lack of 'good growth'
17/04/23 10:18Staff at 4 Matthew Parker Street in Westminster, some of whom have been there for years on modest salaries, are said to have had their service terminated under a cost-cutting drive.
Tory chair Greg Hands braces party to lose more than a THOUSAND council seats in May 4 local elections - but says candidates are 'fighting really hard' and vows to focus on holding Red Wall
16/04/23 08:46In a grim warning, Greg Hands said that scale of disaster on May 4 was being anticipated by the 'most credible' experts.
What a load of rubbish! Ministers delay 'green' plan for households to sort waste into SEVEN separate bins until after local elections - with fears voters will be furious at extra hassle and councils will hike taxes to cover costs
14/04/23 00:49Confirmation of the overhaul - branded 'madness' by critics - had been expected last month, but any announcement has now been delayed until after local elections.
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Labour's smears drag politics into the sewer
08/04/23 00:50DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Everyone knows that politics is a brutal game. Sometimes, however, the rough and tumble can descend into the gutter.
Graffiti vandals and fly-tippers will have 48 hours to clean up their mess as Rishi Sunak unveils his anti-social behaviour crackdown
25/03/23 00:37PM Rishi Sunak will pledge to clamp down on yobs acting in an anti-social manner in a major new anti-crime initiative to be unveiled on Monday ahead of May's local election campaign.
Now strikes threaten elections: Walkouts by passport staff mean thousands could miss out on the chance to vote in local polls
20/03/23 22:44Peers yesterday raised concerns that the walkout, which starts early next month and finishes on May 5, will leave some voters without proof of photo ID.
BBC journalists vote 'overwhelmingly' to stage series of strikes in move that could sabotage corporation's coverage of the Coronation, Spring budget and Eurovision
01/03/23 08:38BBC journalists have voted 'overwhelmingly' to sabotage the corporation's budget day coverage with a series of strikes over changes to local radio.
New Tory chair Greg Hands warns party only has 18 MONTHS to turn around dire polls before general election… as he denies Rishi Sunak could not find a big hitter for the job
08/02/23 08:04Greg Hands was promoted to the key role in the PM's mini-reshuffle yesterday, alongside a major overhaul of Whitehall departments.
DAN HODGES: A coup to oust Rishi and bring back Boris could still be months away. But all bets are that it WILL happen
21/01/23 22:05DAN HODGES: There is no longer any doubt that at some point this year, Rishi Sunak will face an organised attempt to oust him and reinstall Boris Johnson as Prime Minister.
Ex-partner of German politician who left her and their three children for a double-G porn star Big Brother contestant says she is 'heartbroken' and has had 'sleepless nights'
05/12/22 13:30Porn star Ms Ucatis - famous for her double-G breasts and a former Celebrity Big Brother contestant - is now running as an MP in local elections in Elmshorn, Germany's Schleswig-Holstein state.
German MP in ruling coalition leaves his 51-year-old partner and three children for double-G porn star who reveals 'it's a great love'… after split from her millionaire husband
01/12/22 15:16Hagen Reinhold, 44, has been in the Bundestag since 2017 with the centrist FDP and was considered one of the power couples in German politics with longtime partner Karoline Preisler.
DC council takes first step in passing bill to let illegal migrants and non-citizens vote in local elections - after New York State shot down the same move by NYC in June
06/10/22 19:49The D.C. government took a step this week toward allowing the 50,000 non-citizen in the district to vote as Texas Governor Greg Abbott continues to bus migrants to the liberal city.
Motoring activist who helps strangers escape traffic fines for FREE reveals little-known legal loophole that some traffic cameras are not Home Office-approved
04/08/22 15:38Ivan Murray-Smith, 35, from Norfolk, has helped three London drivers avoid nearly £400 of fines this year using his in-depth knowledge of the London Local Authorities Act 1996.
Fired... because she dared to advocate marriage between a man and a woman: When Maureen Martin stood for election as a London borough mayor she thought voters should know her views on family values. The result was chilling - and depressingly familiar
16/07/22 21:00Maureen Martin was accused of gross misconduct and sacked after L&Q claimed her campaign pledge to promote 'natural marriage' was 'discriminatory' and would offend people.
David Cameron in plot against Boris: Former Prime Minister met with Oliver Dowden weeks before he stepped down as Tory Party chairman fuelling concerns rebels are bidding to 'destabilise' Johnson's leadership
25/06/22 21:42It was the week after the Conservatives had sustained heavy losses in the local elections, and a fortnight before the Prime Minister would - narrowly - defeat a vote of confidence against him.
Labour chiefs fear TWENTY members of staff will be questioned by police over the lockdown curry that could force Sir Keir Starmer to QUIT
18/05/22 01:18Labour chiefs are bracing for 20 members of staff to be questioned over Sir Keir Starmer's lockdown curry.
Nicola Sturgeon jets off to the US on 'selfie tour' banging the drum for independence as Scots struggle with cost-of-living crisis
16/05/22 10:04The First Minister has also been accused of being 'politically opportunist' over the timing of her renewed push for independence when Russia continues to wage its brutal assault on Ukraine.
The Sturgeon paradox: The SNP keep winning elections (though NOT with the glory they claim) yet polls show support for independence is stalled... Will the party EVER accept many of its supporters don't back its raison d'être, asks TOM HARRIS
14/05/22 00:53TOM HARRIS: Despite the continued popularity of Nicola Sturgeon personally and of her party, that dream of independence is as far away as it seemed on the morning after the 2014 referendum.
Fewer than a THIRD of Scots back Sturgeon's plan to hold separatist referendum next year despite SNP's local election domination - as majority say they want to stay in the UK
08/05/22 11:31Two polls indicated widespread opposition to the SNP's timetable, even though the party ruled the roost again in council contests last week.
Boris Johnson remains an electoral asset for the Conservatives, minister insists despite losing nearly 500 seats in local elections
07/05/22 08:09Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi urged Tory MPs not to move against the Prime Minister, insisting the party was strongest 'when we are united' after losing nearly 500 local election seats.
Conservatives lose almost 500 seats in local election humbling: 'Revolt of the upper to middle class' sees Lib Dems make gains in Tory heartlands while party sinks to third in Scotland and loses its only Welsh council
07/05/22 00:56Ministers conceded it had been 'tough' for the ruling party, particularly in the south of England where it lost ground to Labour in London and the Liberal Democrats in its 'blue wall' heartlands.A reset for the great survivor: Boris Johnson 'plans to carry out a Cabinet reshuffle and put tackling the cost of living at the heart of Tory priorities' by the summer after a bruising night at the polls
06/05/22 21:00The Conservatives were last night on course to lose about 300 seats in local elections in England - far fewer than had been feared as Tory high command were relieved at Labour's lacklustre results.
Tories come THIRD in Scotland: Leader Douglas Ross blames Boris Johnson as Conservatives haemorrhage up to 10% of votes, saying local election result 'a message to the Prime Minister' over Partygate
06/05/22 13:28The Conservative vote share across Scotland has dropped, with a number of wards seeing a fall of more than 10 per cent when compared to 2017.
Tories lose more than THREE HUNDRED seats in local election humbling but Labour FAILS to beat Corbyn's record or dent Boris Johnson's Red Wall - as poll shows result would mean a hung parliament at general election
06/05/22 08:54Despite a campaign dominated by Partygate, Labour piled up votes and seized Tory council strongholds in the capital - but struggled to make a dent in Red Wall areas.
'I'm just finishing a bit of croissant, I'm ashamed to say that but there you go': Huw Edwards leaves BBC viewers in stitches as he wipes his mouth live on air during local election coverage
06/05/22 08:28Reeta Chakrabarti was presenting the latest figures at a screen when the camera panned back to an unsuspecting Edwards, who initially licked his lips before wiping away crumbs.
Labour MP who made 'racist comments' to British-Chinese journalist in a Commons bar allowed to campaign for party at local elections despite being suspended and under investigation
05/05/22 23:53Mr Coyle, 43, the suspended Labour MP, posted on Twitter account bragging of his 'step count' while campaigning after being suspended for 'racist comments' made towards a British-Chinese reporter.
Defiant Boris brushes off London Tory bloodbath and rebukes leadership rivals as Labour LOSES votes outside capital with 'Red Wall' holding in local elections - but PM still faces fury over Partygate and Lib Dem threat in the shires
05/05/22 21:00The Tories lost the flagship Wandsworth Council to Labour having controlled it since 1978. They also lost Southampton to Labour and West Oxfordshire and Worcester to no overall control.
LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS 2022, AS IT HAPPENED: At least TWO Tory Blue Wall councils in South fall to Lib Dems, Scottish Conservatives blame Boris for losses and Labour get 35% of national vote - which would result in a hung Parliament at general election
05/05/22 18:46MAILONLINE LIVEBLOG: Labour have not done as well as planned, failing to beat Jeremy Corbyn's local elections results. Tories continue to make losses but hold strong in Red Wall.
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Oasis spark a multi-million pound 'bidding war' among production companies including Apple as they compete for the rights to a film about their comeback
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Wayne Crooney! Man United and England legend performs karaoke at local pub in Plymouth as he endears himself to his new club's fans
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Inside Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia's 'rocky' relationship - including a 'bad fight' before their wedding - as he's arrested for battery
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Jimmy Fallon shares a snap of him meeting Pope Francis during his family's summer vacation in Italy
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EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Amazon Prime's A Very Royal Scandal will upset Prince Andrew because of its portrayal of Beatrice's wedding
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Baywatch star Nicole Eggert reacts to Jeremy Jackson's revolting revelation about 'sniffing' his female co-stars' 'dirty swimsuits'
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Emma Weymouth becomes latest star to be eliminated from Celebrity MasterChef - as unimpressed fans claim socialite 'didn't think she was leaving'
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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: My Gaza ceasefire vote speeded up my NHS care, says MP Jess Phillips
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Flip phones are back and better than EVER! Shoppers race to snap up Samsung's new AI-enhanced smart flip phone (here's everything you need to know)
SHOPPING
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Logan Paul's pregnant fiancée Nina Agdal sues influencer Hassan Haider for defamation over claims she slept with him for drugs
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CAROLINE BULLOCK: Chappell Roan's foul-mouthed outbursts at fans who give her fame proves she's ALREADY a spoiled diva
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Amy Nuttall exudes glamour in a black velvet jumpsuit as she attends the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice UK premiere without husband Andrew Buchan
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EXCLUSIVETaylor Swift makes politics pact with Brittany Mahomes as Chief star's wife faces growing controversy over Donald Trump support
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Jenna Ortega adds inches to her petite frame in sky-high platform shoes while promoting Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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The Crow director behind 'cursed' '90s original slams controversial remake more than 30 years after lead actor Brandon Lee was shot and killed
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Amal Clooney exudes glamour in a white silk gown as she and husband George welcome Apple CEO Tim Cook to Lake Como
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Was Maria Callas really a self-pitying, victim? Angelina Jolie stars as opera singer in a biopic that projects little of her stature, writes BRIAN VINER
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Liam Payne is hand-in-hand with girlfriend Kate Cassidy, 25, as they celebrate his 31st birthday in Manchester
Special day
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Sandra Bullock, 60, hobbles on crutches leaving physical therapy session in Santa Monica
Needed assistance
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Furious Oasis fans blast 'working class heroes' after 'extortionate' 2025 ticket prices revealed for standing, seated and VIP options
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Princess Andre, 17, is the spitting image of her mum Katie Price, 46, on a night out in Manchester as fans praise her 'natural beauty'
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Why Oasis WILL 'absolutely' come to Australia on their long-awaited reunion tour
The band are hitting the road in 2025
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Winona Ryder voices her frustration about younger co-stars not caring about movies
Winona started her acting career as a teenager
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David Beckham makes bold claim about USMNT's World Cup chances as he shares how Argentina icon Lionel Messi will play massive role
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Angelina Jolie 'was frightened' and 'shaky' singing in public for the FIRST time in biopic Maria and reveals how her sons helped get her through it
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Eva Herzigová puts on a racy display in a body stocking and bodysuit as she attends Venice Film Festival premiere of Maria
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Love Is Blind alum Stacy Snyder comes out as queer as she debuts new girlfriend on Instagram
Revelation
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Reese Witherspoon models a teddy bear cardigan in LA... as she prepares to go head-to-head with Jennifer Aniston at the Emmys in 2 weeks
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Olivia Rodrigo makes her red carpet debut with boyfriend Louis Partridge at the Venice Film Festival premiere of Disclaimer
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EXCLUSIVEFlight captain who caught married Liam Gallagher having sex with Lily Allen in first class cabin reveals how randy stars ignored requests to stop
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Star Wars Outlaws review: It's the loos - not the lightsabers - in that galaxy far, far away which make the new adventure such a treat, writes PETER HOSKIN
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Harry Styles' ex-girlfriend Taylor Russell looks elegant in a strapless midi dress as she attends the Maria premiere during Venice Film Festival
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Rod Stewart insists there is 'absolutely no rift' between himself and wife Penny Lancaster and they 'could not be more in love'
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The Count Of Monte-Cristo review: Dripping with dash and panache - it's Monte Cristo as it was intended, writes LARUSHKA IVAN-ZADEH
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EXCLUSIVEAre Harry Styles and Taylor Russell seeing each other again? Actress is seen walking around singer's beloved Hampstead
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Princess Leonor of Spain looks smart in crisp white uniform as she arrives at navy training school
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Justin Theroux's girlfriend Nicole Bloom again flashes a diamond ring amid 'engagement' as they hit London premiere of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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Yolanda Hadid 'engaged to CEO Joseph Jingoli' after more than five years together
Happy news
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Fans speculate Lana Del Rey dropped a huge hint about her rumored romance with Jeremy Dufrene in one of her songs
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Autopsy results of RHOC alum Lauri Peterson's son Josh Waring reveal cause of death at age 35
Heartbreaking
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Now Oasis hotels hit £1,000: Fans face sky-high prices for rooms after band announced extra dates on their reunion tour
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The History Boys review: New History Boys could learn a lesson from the past, writes GEORGINA BROWN
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Laura Hamilton, 42, shows off her jaw-dropping figure in a plunging bikini as she suns herself in Barcelona on a working holiday with her kids
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Rita Ora sets pulses racing as she goes braless in a daring sheer top for dinner date - days after her raunchy Manchester Pride performance
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Manchester United's £190,000-a-week star Harry Maguire is spotted enjoying bingo at Haven holiday park
Unexpected
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Coronation Street star Lisa George shows off her amazing weight loss in a patterned blouse and red trousers after announcing she has quit the ITV soap
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The triumphant return of Winona Ryder: Beetlejuice cements her comeback after shoplifting shame - and she's finally found happiness
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Barry Keoghan joins the cast of the Peaky Blinders movie alongside returning Cillian Murphy - as filming gets set to start next month
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Angelina Jolie hints at the 'despair' and 'pain' of her divorce from Brad Pitt as she arrives at the Venice Film Festival photocall
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Richard Simmons autopsy reveals the star had drugs in his system when he died after a fall
Confirmation
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Khloe Kardashian poses at SEV Laser that specializes in Botox and other cosmetic injections
Cosmetic procedure
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Love Island's Shaughna Phillips looks incredible as she shows off her self-titled 'mum tum' in a blue bikini in Mallorca after 3.5st weight loss
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Davina McCall looks leggy in a short baby blue tweed suit at the series two launch of My Mum, Your Dad days after THAT bikini snap
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Morrissey continues feud with Johnny Marr by claiming ex-bandmate 'ignored' a 'lucrative offer' to follow Oasis and reform The Smiths
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Kim Kardashian sizzles in tube top with skintight trousers as she and daughter North do Charli XCX's Brat dance
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EXCLUSIVETommy Fury is 'desperate' to save his engagement with Molly-Mae Hague following his 'cheating' scandal
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EXCLUSIVESuri Cruise, 18, has 100 drama classes to choose from at Carnegie Mellon and one of them examines dad Tom Cruise's film Eyes Wide Shut
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Shirley Ballas, 63, shows off her figure in a polka dot bikini as she starts the sixth day of her annual juice-only diet
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Claudia Schiffer, 54, stuns in a plunging black waistcoat and sexy matching gloves as she poses up a storm for striking Vogue Arabia cover
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Noel Gallagher reveals 'real reason' he fell out with Liam in hilarious 'first interview' about Oasis reunion as he speaks to fans in shop
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Dancing With The Stars will see a professional dancer return for season 33 after a 2 year break
Exciting news
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EXCLUSIVELizzie Cundy enjoys a night out at a swanky London eatery after revealing she was hospitalised following a terrifying car crash
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Charlotte Dawson shares a baby scan but fails to mention fiancé Matthew Sarsfield's sexting scandal as she prepares to welcome her third child
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Blake Lively's brother-in-law DEFENDS actress amid It Ends With Us drama with co-star Justin Baldoni: 'The truth has not come out yet'
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Where are the cast of The Inbetweeners? 'Will' and 'Simon' are now 40 and 'Jay' earns £10K a week sending fans personalised videos
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Metallica shares heartbreaking tribute to fan who died at the band's Edmonton concert last week
Tragic news
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Cate Blanchett covers her cleavage in an extreme plunging jumpsuit at the Disclaimer premiere during Venice Film Festival
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Justin Theroux, 53, leaves Venice Film Festival with his rumoured fiancée Nicole Brydon Bloom, 30, as she continues to flash huge new ring
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Denise Van Outen, 50, puts on a VERY busty display in a plunging gold top and tiny white mini skirt as she shows off her DJ skills at a party in Ibiza
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Will Emily Atack miss out on lucrative The Inbetweeners reboot after 'former fling James Buckley had her axed from last reunion'
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Katie Holmes is chic in a sheer black blouse in NYC... before daughter Suri Cruise's Labor Day break from CMU
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Ashley Benson stuns in a strapless black dress while on a dinner date with husband Brandon Davis in LA
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Metallica break silence after fan dies at concert: 'We're touched he got to spend his final time with us'
Speaking out
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She's Electric... (and acoustic)! Noel Gallagher begins rehearsals as his Oasis branded guitars are brought into his studio ahead of reunion tour
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Lily James flaunts her incredible figure in a black bikini before abseiling down a cliff as she shares a glimpse of her picturesque Ibizan break
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Joey Lawrence breaks his silence on claims he had an affair with Melina Alves amid Samantha Cope divorce
Speaking out
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Winona Ryder smiles as she arrives in London hours after leaving Venice alongside Jenna Coleman and the cast of Beetlejuice 2
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Taylor Swift fans SLAM Rihanna's boyfriend A$AP Rocky for referencing singer on controversial new song
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Netflix announces Vince McMahon documentary series unfolding former WWE chief's career, resignation and scandals
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Mel C floored to discover family's criminal past in dramatic first look at Who Do You Think You Are?
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Rob Lowe, 60, was busted by cops in the '80s when smoking pot with Michael J Fox, 63, on a BUS that also had Sarah Jessica Parker as a passenger
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Pregnant Sasha Attwood shows off her growing baby bump in a grey dress as she prepares to welcome first child with footballer Jack Grealish
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EXCLUSIVESports Illustrated Swimsuit model Camille Kostek, who dates The Gronk, is seen working at a fast food restaurant
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Paris Hilton defends not putting life vest on son Phoenix as he explored catamaran: 'It's a big boat'
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Inside Oasis' famously disastrous last Wembley gigs where 'drunk' Liam mouthed off at the crowd and Noel branded show a 'disgrace'
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Shanina Shaik shows off her incredible model figure in a blue and yellow crochet bikini as she goes for a swim in Saint Tropez
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The Bachelorette viewers left FUMING at 'fake' Jenn Tran's 'cold' treatment of Jonathon Johnson after his brutal dumping
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Julia Garner plays dancer plagued by sinister forces in trailer for Rosemary's Baby prequel Apartment 7A
Stars as Terry Gionoffrio
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Netflix fans 'completely obsessed' with 'glorious' new show and demand a second season
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Viaduct where Harry Styles enjoyed his first kiss is so besieged by besotted fans that rail bosses are forced to put up fence to protect it
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Angelina Jolie brings the glamour in a brown chiffon dress as she arrives for the Venice Film Festival ahead of her Maria premiere
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Emily Ratajkowski's fans praise her for wearing LESS makeup and MORE clothes in new ads
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Chappell Roan leaves fans thousands of pounds out of pocket as she cancels European tour dates last-minute because of 'scheduling conflicts'
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Baywatch star Michael Bergin, 55 - who dated Carolyn Bessette before JFK - is STILL handsome - see what he looks like now
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Kim Kardashian poses with bold red hair as she says 'love is the whole point'
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Beetlejuice fans in desperate bid to get tickets for sequel's London premiere TONIGHT after film received 4-minute standing ovation in Venice
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Lily James flashes her toned midriff in a stylish cropped shirt and maxi skirt as she lands at Venice airport ahead of the Film Festival
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Love Island couple call time on their romance in shock split just weeks after packing on the PDA on romantic date
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Netflix star, 41, dies suddenly on beach as friends pay heartbreaking tributes to 'incredible actor'
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Coldplay's Chris Martin stuns fans in Dublin as he does a surprise performance in the street
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Oasis announce three new UK dates to reunion tour after 'unprecedented' demand for tickets
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The Lord Of The Rings review: The Rings Of Power makes spell-binding return as Sauron casts dark shadow over Middle-earth in season 2
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Two massive Channel 4 shows returning to screens next month just one day apart after summer hiatus - leaving fans thrilled
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Eamonn Holmes, 64, uses walking frame as he leaves swanky lunch amid health woes - after taking girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42, to Belfast on holiday
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Shirtless Romeo Beckham, 21, shows his love for Barbie while relaxing in a sauna as he holds the coveted hot pink Stanley Cup inspired by the movie
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Winona Ryder recalls how she was cruelly branded a 'freak' and 'witch' by her high school peers when original Beetlejuice film came out in 1988
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This Morning fans blast show for 'triggering' phobia report that 'injected more fear into them' - and even ITV hosts can't hide their terror
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Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega lead the Beetlejuice stars leaving Venice Film Festival after their red carpet premiere
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Now Meghan is monetising herself! Duchess is ploughing money into small brands and then plans her outfits knowing the labels will get a sales boost
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Inside Rod and Penny's marriage stalemate: He wants the LA life (with his train set) but she's hankering for her chickens
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Naga Munchetty bags new presenting gig away from BBC Breakfast - replacing show's original host as part of schedule shake-up
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Cate Blanchett looks elegant in a quirky polka dot suit as she arrives at Disclaimer photocall during Venice Film Festival
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The View host Ana Navarro launches blistering attack on 'dismal failure' Megyn Kelly after her foul-mouthed rant about CNN's Kaitlan Collins
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EXCLUSIVERod Stewart, 79, and Penny Lancaster, 53, reach 'stalemate' in their marriage after he REJECTED offers on his $70 million Beverly Hills mansion
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I was addicted to shoplifting and even used a fake voice to avoid getting in trouble, admits Shappi Khorsandi on Lorriane
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Jason Sudeikis is a doting dad as he sits court side at a basketball game with his children Otis, 10, and Daisy, 7
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Kellie Maloney slams Donald Trump as an 'arrogant and big-headed man' and says she regrets her stint on Celebrity Big Brother as she reveals her children are 'still affected' by her transition
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Ben Fogle reveals he battled 'crippling paranoia and anxiety' during his 'mental health breakdown' as he shares methods he used to aid recovery
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Nadia Sawalha, 59, and her rarely seen lookalike daughter Kiki, 17, pose for a photo as they celebrate teenager's birthday
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Linda Nolan fights back tears on Good Morning Britain as she begs 'I just want cancer to leave my family alone' - and faces losing her hair for fifth time
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Lauren Goodger joins TOWIE co-stars to referee wild sports day with Chloe Meadows and Courtney Green battling it out in the wheelbarrow race
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Fearne Cotton shows off her ripped abs in cosy bikini-clad shot with Jesse Wood and shares rare pic of daughter Honey, 8
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Two huge ITV game shows returning to screens with new episodes after string of fan complaints - as celebrity host gushes 'I can't wait to be back!'
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Video resurfaces of Oasis megafan Pete Doherty's first foray into fame when he was interviewed at the front of the queue to buy band's iconic 1997 album Be Here Now
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What Courtney Love's Oasis fan daughter Frances Bean Cobain said to her when she turned down sex with Liam Gallagher
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Lily Allen's recollection of sex in an aeroplane TOILET with
Liam Gallagher resurfaces as he prepares for Oasis reunion -
Jodie Comer cuts a stylish figure in a black patterned shirt as she catches up with her younger brother Charlie over dinner
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Meg Ryan and daughter Daisy, 20, make a rare public outing together as they enjoy a sunny day of shopping in New York
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Kaos reviews: Billie Piper's 'bonkers' dark-comedy hailed 'an absolute triumph' as Jeff Goldblum's 'stellar' portrayal of Zeus impresses critics
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Gary Lineker shares how he really feels about Elon Musk and reveals reason why he is posting less on X
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The Witcher's Anya Chalotra and husband Josh Dylan show off their matching gold rings after secret wedding last year
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Helen Flanagan puts on a busty display as she shows off her lace bra in a cut out dress for Celebs Go Dating as new romance with footballer emerges
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Elle Macpherson, 60, turns Bondi into her own private runway as she dazzles onlookers in gold pants on her way to a book signing with Tracy Grimshaw
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Zara McDermott shows off her stunning figure as she goes braless in a white two piece while on holiday in France
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Katie Price's latest facelift could leave her with 'stroke symptoms' after her ex surgeon refused to operate amid fears she's addicted to surgery
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Cate Blanchett has the best seat in the house for Beetlejuice 2 premiere as she watches the Venice festivities with her daughter Edith, 9
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Jessica Biel enjoys the US Open in a powder blue co-ord and chunky gold chain amid husband Justin Timberlake's DWI scandal
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Demi Moore, 61, strikes some suggestive poses for Interview magazine as she talks about her youth-obsessed character in The Substance
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Kylie Jenner shares glimpse inside life with Aire and Stormi but keeps lover Timothee Chalamet hidden despite her focus on romance
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The Inbetweeners is set for a shock comeback as show star Joe Thomas reveals talks for a reboot are underway and ALL of the cast are involved
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Celebrity Race Across The World star reveals sneaky tactics competitors used to trick each other that bosses hid from cameras
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Kylie Jenner shares rare makeup-free snap after dissolving 'half' her lip filler
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Justin Theroux, 53, sparks engagement rumors as girlfriend Nicole Brydon Bloom, 30, shows off diamond ring on THAT finger at Venice Film Festival
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Justin and Hailey Bieber's model friend Adwoa Aboah accidentally leaks their newborn son Jack's birth date
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Kaia Gerber makes a cryptic dig at an ex as she reads a book entitled 'Dear D***head' - weeks after looking loved-up with Austin Butler
