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Kemi Badenoch 'to launch her Tory leadership bid TOMORROW' to swell list of candidates to six... but 'dirty dossier' threatens to derail her campaign
28/07/24 08:14
Kemi Badenoch is expected to officially launch her bid for the Tory leadership tomorrow to swell the field of candidates to six. The shadow housing secretary is set to join Priti Patel , Mel Stride , Robert Jenrick , Tom Tugendhat and James Cleverly in the race to replace Rishi Sunak . Ms Badenoch was reportedly the first Tory MP to secure the 10 nominations needed to join the contest, despite her now being expected to be the last to formally enter. Suella Braverman, the ex-home secretary who was also touted as a likely contender, is said to be at risk of failing to win the support of the required number of backers. There are already signs that the third Conservative contest in two years, which doesn't conclude until November 3, will be another divisive affair. Ms Badenoch, the bookies' favourite, is facing claims that a 'dirty dossier' on her has been circulated. The Guardian newspaper is also reportedly poised to publish a long-running investigation detailing claims about her behaviour in government. Ms Badenoch's team dismissed it as the product of claims by a disgruntled former special adviser....read
Former Home Secretary Priti Patel announces she is standing for the Tory leadership as she becomes the fifth candidate to officially enter the race
27/07/24 19:29Former Home Secretary Priti Patel, 52, has become the fifth person to enter the race to be Tory leader, saying her party should put 'unity before personal vendetta'.
Mel Stride throws hat in the ring to succeed Rishi Sunak as Tory leader... with former Home Secretary Priti Patel still expected to launch rival campaign
26/07/24 22:02Former work and pensions secretary Mel Stride has joined James Cleverly , Tom Tugendhat and Robert Jenrick in the race to succeed Rishi Sunak as Leader of the Opposition.
Kemi Badenoch rages at Tory leadership 'dirty tricks' as Mel Stride claims he has enough nominations to get on the ballot
26/07/24 07:05Kemi Badenoch lashed out on social media accusing a rival campaign of circulating a 'dirty dossier' about her.
Robert Jenrick becomes the third confirmed Tory leader candidate claiming he already has 10 MP backers needed to stand - as jockeying gears up with Tom Tugendhat wooing the Right and Priti Patel, Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman among SEVEN readying bids
25/07/24 09:10Robert Jenrick is set to hand his nominations to the powerful 1922 Committee this morning, insisting he can win back voters from Reform.
And then there were seven…. Tory hopeful Tom Tugendhat says he is prepared to leave the ECHR as Priti Patel, James Cleverly, Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick, Mel Stride and Suella Braverman circle - but Victoria Atkins drops out
25/07/24 06:55Tom Tugendhat has followed James Cleverly in formally announcing he is a candidate to succeed Rishi Sunak.
I work in a cafe and this is the one question from customers that shows a complete lack of respect
25/07/24 00:43A cafe worker in Australia's capital of coffee culture has opened up on the one question customers ask that shows a complete lack of respect.
Tories swipe that Rishi Sunak is already 'phoning it in' and 'dreaming about moving to California' after low-key PMQs performance... with THREE MONTHS and a Budget to go before he is replaced as Tory leader
24/07/24 15:10Rishi Sunak seemed to take a deliberately low-key approach during his first weekly clash with Keir Starmer this afternoon.
Politics RECAP: Keir Starmer told 'honeymoon is over' as he is grilled over Labour infighting, migration and building on the green belt at first PMQs since election victory
24/07/24 09:45MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow live coverage as Sir Keir Starmer faces questions from Rishi Sunak in his first PMQs since being elected Prime Minister.
How many more will join Tory leader race? Priti Patel set to declare after James Cleverly said he is standing - with half-a-dozen more waiting in the wings
24/07/24 08:29Priti Patel is expected to throw her hat into the ring to succeed Rishi Sunak as nominations open this evening.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges 'international students are welcome in the UK' after Rishi Sunak's crackdown on foreign student visas
24/07/24 00:55The secretary of state sought to soothe concerns on campuses that the previous government's plans for a crackdown on foreign student visas could hit university coffers
James Cleverly becomes first MP to announce he will run for the Tory leadership in glossy new video
23/07/24 19:24The shadow Home Secretary confirmed his bid to take over from Rishi Sunak in a glossy new video. In the near three minute video he speaks of his upbringing on hard times.
Greenpeace activists were 'reckless' when they climbed onto roof of Rishi Sunak's constituency home in anti-oil protest, court hears
23/07/24 18:14Amy Rugg-Easey, 33, Alexandra Wilson, 32, Mathieu Soete, 38, and Michael Grant, 64, are on trial over the demonstration.
James Cleverly, Suella Braverman, Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick, Priti Patel and Tom Tugendhat circle as details of Tory leadership timetable are revealed - with Rishi Sunak set to be replaced on November 2
23/07/24 08:00James Cleverly swiped at rival Suella Braverman for 'factionalising' the party this morning as he indicated he is likely to stand.
Tories welcome long leadership contest to replace Rishi Sunak saying their appointment on November 2 will help them find the right person
22/07/24 21:47A 'compromise' plan was drawn up by the 1922 committee which will see a new leader to replace Rishi Sunak (pictured) announced on November 2.
Keir Starmer has MPs in fits of giggles as he accidentally refers to Rishi Sunak as 'Prime Minister' a fortnight after they switched places in the Commons
22/07/24 14:21Keir Starmer was making his first statement to the House since getting the keys to No10 when the verbal slip-up happened.
The latest sign hybrid working is here to stay? Study reveals nine in ten chief executives regularly WFH amid Labour's plans for a 'skivers' charter'
22/07/24 13:36A study has revealed nine in ten chief executives regularly work from home despite companies trying to force workers back to their desks.
Minister hints Tory immigration crackdown on foreign students bringing families could be eased and refuses to rule out tuition fee hikes amid cash crisis in universities
22/07/24 09:21Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson suggested the government wants to 'welcome' more international students.
Mel Stride becomes the latest Tory to throw his hat into ring for leadership battle as right-wingers lash out at 'centrist cranks'
22/07/24 08:25Mel Stride boasted that his TV interviews during the disastrous election campaign had 'cut through' with voters.
Jeremy Hunt slaps down Suella Braverman for 'cranks' attack on Tory moderates saying elections are 'always won from the centre ground' and party must take its time in choosing a new leader
21/07/24 09:27Shadow chancellor Mr Hunt warned that elections are 'always won from the centre ground' after the former Home Secretary launched an astonishing attack on party moderates.
Rachel Reeves in the dark over whether she will enjoy sole use of 18th Century Buckinghamshire estate previously given to former Chancellors including Rishi Sunak and Ken Clarke
20/07/24 21:52There is still no word on whether Ms Reeves will enjoy sole use of Dorneywood, the magnificent 18th Century house in Buckinghamshire traditionally given to the Chancellor.
Paddy the Baddy: New BBC show reveals the meteoric rise of the VERY gobby Scouse UFC superstar who gorges on ELEVEN THOUSAND calories a day, told Rishi Sunak to 'eat s***' and celebrates when England lose
20/07/24 07:26Since making his debut at the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2021, where he burst onto the scene with a knockout of Luigi Pemndrami, Paddy Pimblett has takenf mixed martial arts by storm.
Tory leadership contest is plunged into chaos as party grandees fail to agree a timetable to replace Rishi Sunak
18/07/24 23:23Officials on the Conservative Party Board met Bob Blackman, chairman of the 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers, yesterday.
Alarm at Labour's 'WFH charter for idlers': Businesses and Tories warn workers' rights overhaul risks lower productivity and mass job losses with firms going bust due to 'red tape'
18/07/24 10:59Keir Starmer has been warned the radical overhaul of employment rights featured in his first legislative package risks mass job losses and firms going bust.
Labour's workers' rights revolution will cost jobs and choke growth
18/07/24 06:50Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to 'unlock growth and take the brakes off Britain'. But the Prime Minister was warned that a radical package of employment rights could have the opposite effect.
Wages are rising 3.2% above inflation - the highest in nearly three years - as prices subside and jobs market holds steady... despite Rachel Reeves' grim claims that the economy is worse than she thought
18/07/24 06:39Regular pay is increasing at the fastest pace in nearly three years relative to prices, after CPI inflation returned to the Bank of England 's 2 per cent target.
Extra union power! WFH for all! Easier strikes! How WILL Starmer's new 'red revolution' burdens on firms ever help Britain grow?
17/07/24 21:04Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to 'unlock growth and take the brakes off Britain'. But the Prime Minister was warned that a radical package of employment rights could have the opposite effect.
Ex-PM Liz Truss wins minor victory after Government King's Speech document which blasts her 'disastrous' 2022 mini-Budget is amended before Rishi Sunak also joked about her 'untenable' premiership
17/07/24 20:36The former prime minister, who lost her seat in the General Election , accused officials of breaching the civil service code today by showing political bias.
Rishi Sunak lashes out at Labour push to overhaul planning system as Tory leader warns denying local people a say on new developments will 'damage public consent' for more homes
17/07/24 17:14The ex-PM, who is staying on as Tory leader for the time being, said the Government's plans will 'damage public consent for more housing in the long-term'.
Labour warned that French-style overhaul of workers' rights that gives immediate access to flexible working, sick leave and dismissal protection could end up costing jobs because employers will be wary of costly litigation
17/07/24 16:40The King's Speech included a vow to give employees a right to flexible working from 'day one', as well as immediate access to sickness and parental leave.
Ex-PM Liz Truss makes official complaint about civil servants after Government King's Speech document blasts her 'disastrous' 2022 mini-Budget and accuses it of 'damaged Britain's credibility'
17/07/24 15:29The ex-PM complained that references to the 'mistakes' of her 2022 economic policy, which unleashed chaos in the markets and tanked the pound, were 'untrue political attacks'.
Chatty, good-natured... even DELIGHTED to be in one another's company: How once frosty rivals Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak put 'point-scoring' to one side at State Opening
17/07/24 12:08While onlookers might assume their friendly demeanor was just a performance, behavioural guru Judi James said their body language suggested otherwise.
Labour sets course for 'smoke-free UK' as it relights Rishi Sunak's progressive tobacco ban and clamps down on vapes marketed at children in King's Speech
17/07/24 10:44The former Tory PM's plan to prevent children born after January 1 2009 from ever purchasing cigarettes under an age limit which moved every year was killed off when he called the early election .
Conservatives set to use their party conference 'to hold hustings' between the final two leadership candidates - as Rishi Sunak set to stay on as Tory leader until the Autumn
16/07/24 23:29Senior Tories will meet tomorrow in a bid to finalise the timetable for the contest, and are expected to fire the starting gun for nominations within days.
Foreign prisoners who make up 12 per cent of the UK's prison population could be DEPORTED in a bid to solve overcrowding crisis
16/07/24 22:26Foreign prisoners who make up just 12 per cent of the UK's prison population could be deported in a bid to solve the overcrowding crisis, the King's Speech will pledge.
Rishi Sunak should stay on as Tory leader until NOVEMBER with the party conference used as a 'beauty parade' to choose successor, ex-Cabinet minister says
15/07/24 08:47Shadow foreign secretary Andrew Mitchell urged Conservatives not to rush the decision as he argued that an interim replacement was not the 'best option'.
Top Conservatives say party 'must take time to find new leader in order to have the best chance of bouncing back' after Tory strongholds wiped out by Labour landslide in general election
14/07/24 23:08Senior Tories, including Andrew Mitchell and Sir David Davis, urged the party not to rush the leadership contest, with veteran MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith touted as a potential interim leader.
DR ELLIE CANNON: Congrats on the new job, Wes. But here's what you need to do to solve GP crisis
14/07/24 00:54Our new Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, paid a visit to my practice in London last week - on his first day in the job.
Revealed: Kemi Badenoch volunteered to switch departments to shadow Angela Rayner as Tory Housing Secretary to 'hold her feet to the fire'
14/07/24 00:00Former business and trade secretary Kemi Badenoch volunteered to shadow Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary to 'hold her feet to the fire', The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
Number of on-street electric car chargers installed by councils fell by more than 80 per cent last year, official figures show
12/07/24 22:35An audit of Government data by the Daily Mail reveals that town halls delivered just 656 charge points last year. This was down from 4,066 the year before.
Suella Braverman demands Tory leadership contenders are 'honest' about failures on issues such as prisons and immigration - as James Cleverly emerges as early frontrunner among 'dirty half-dozen' running to replace Rishi Sunak
12/07/24 15:22The rightwing former home secretary criticised the Conservatives for failing to build enough prisons, as Labour announced thousands of prisoners are to be released early to avert system 'collapse'.
Keir Starmer's 'honeymoon' with Brits: New PM sees lacklustre popularity rating surge by 14 points after election win puts him in No10 - but there is no sympathy for beaten Rishi Sunak
12/07/24 13:06Voters' impressions of the new PM have improved since July 4, a poll survey by Ipsos found. Some 40% saying they had a favourable view of Sir Keir, six points up on the last week of the campaign.
Labour accused of 'scaremongering' on plans to release prisoners early
12/07/24 06:43Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood will unveil a series of measures granting early release to thousands - which she will say are necessary to avert 'unchecked criminality on our streets'.
Suella Braverman claims her attempts to lower legal migration under Rishi Sunak were 'blocked' - as former PM faces calls to expel ex-Home Secretary from the Tories following LGBTQ+ flag remarks
11/07/24 23:15The former home secretary, who is expected to stand in the Tory leadership race, said she 'made the case' but the then-prime minister did not agree with her.
Passive vaping: Children exposed to second-hand nicotine smoke from vapes, first-of-its-kind study proves... but risk is far lower than cigarettes
11/07/24 15:00In the study British researchers compared levels of cotinine in blood samples taken from children in various US households divided by smoking and vaping status.
Prisons are in a 'shocking' state, Sir Keir Starmer warns - as Labour government prepares to start letting thousands of inmates out early to ease overcrowding
10/07/24 23:31The Prime Minister revealed the situation in jails is 'worse than I thought' and branded Conservative ministers 'reckless' for not tackling the crisis when they were in power.
From Cameron to Starmer! 'Chief Mouser' Larry the cat becomes first moggy to serve six PMs at 10 Downing Street
10/07/24 22:41Sir Keir Starmer is the white and tabby cat's sixth housemate, beating Peter III who was appointed in 1947 after Peter II was hit by a car in Whitehall, and lived until 1964.
PODCAST: 'They are going to build 300,000 new houses a year? Good luck with that!' Sarah Vine and Andrew Pierce react to Labour's Greenbelt plans, the Euro's semi-final and Angela' Rayner's Downing Street style
10/07/24 18:58Sarah & Andrew pick through the first few days of Starmer 's Government, the fashion challenges of being a female politician and discuss why football is so important with Sarah's son Will. Listen now.
Suella Braverman hits back at Kemi Badenoch over 'nervous breakdown' jibe as Tory leadership hopefuls engage in public spat despite pleas for party unity in wake of election thumping
10/07/24 17:22The ex-home secretary engaged in a public spat with Ms Badenoch, her former Cabinet colleague, despite pleas for party unity from senior Conservatives.
Keir Starmer meets with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky as he vows Britain having a new PM means 'no change' in UK support for Kyiv... but Labour premier faces major row over defence spending at NATO summit in Washington DC
10/07/24 16:16The PM, making his debut on the world stage at the NATO summit in Washington DC , told the Ukrainian President there would be 'no change of approach'.
Did Rishi Sunak's green U-turn cost the Tories seats in Middle England? Poll suggests watering down Net Zero plans drove voters to Lib Dems and Labour as new party leader is urged to re-engage with climate change drive
10/07/24 13:11Climate change was one of the top three reasons Labour and Lib Dem voters gave for supporting the parties on July 4, above housing and crime .
Keir Starmer arrives in Washington to a major row over defence spending as it is revealed Labour may not commit to increasing cash for Armed Forces for a YEAR - as PM meets President Biden and other leaders for the first time at Nato summit
10/07/24 12:56The PM arrived in Washington to meet Nato leaders at a summit to mark the alliance's 75th anniversary, holding talks with Germany's Olaf Scholz this afternoon.
DAN HODGES: Stop screaming into the void. The Tory leadership infighting is already a farce. Everyone needs to do just one thing...
10/07/24 11:16A week ago, the Tories lost the election. Now they are losing the plot. And whatever remaining shreds of unity, humility and sanity a furious electorate didn't tear from them on July 4.Tories turn on 'not credible' Suella Braverman over her overtures to Nigel Farage's Reform as James Cleverly warns party must regain credibility under its next leader - and poll suggests Kemi Badenoch is in poll position
10/07/24 07:48The former home secretary was branded 'not credible' after repeated overtures to Reform, urging it to join forces with the Tories and refusing to rule out defecting herself.
No hard feelings, eh? Moment Keir Starmer pats Rishi Sunak on the shoulder as his 'Red Parliament' gathers for first time... with Labour PM swiping he'll end 'self-serving and self-obsessed' politics while Tory leader says 'sorry' for election hammering
09/07/24 17:38Sir Keir was clapped and cheered by his party as he came into the Commons. He later patted defeated rival Rishi Sunak on the shoulder as they shared a friendly exchange.
The Red Parliament convenes: Keir Starmer boasts he has 'turned the page' as Commons returns with 411 Labour MPs crammed on to government benches and just 121 Tories... alongside Nigel Farage's five Reform 'foxes in the hen house'
09/07/24 13:32The dramatic change in fortunes has been be laid bare in the chamber, with 411 Labour MPs squeezing on to the government benches
Triumphant Keir Starmer poses with his Scots MPs at No10 and says he wants MORE mayors - as 'Red' Parliament returns after extraordinary election rout of Tories
09/07/24 10:42Keir Starmer hosted his 37 successful candidates in Downing Street, hours before the House of Commons sits for the first time since the election rout.
Now Rishi Sunak's sofa gets turfed out of 10 Downing Street as removals vans continue to cart away the ex-Prime Minister's possessions
09/07/24 00:04A Platinum Move lorry was parked outside the door of No 10, with movers photographed carrying a chest of drawers, blue sofa and plants.
Rishi Sunak appoints 'interim' shadow Cabinet as Tory chair Ric Holden and Lord Cameron quit after disastrous election meltdown... with infighting between left and right wings ramping up
08/07/24 18:52Rishi Sunak, who is staying on until a replacement is chosen, acted as shellshocked MPs try to come to terms with the scale of their defeat.
The Conservative Party's social media profile is DELETED after the general election defeat - but Tories says it wasn't their fault
08/07/24 11:10Social media users on X, formerly Twitter, were stunned to see the account, which was started in 2008 and has 629,000 followers, missing this morning.Tory civil war ramps up as Right blames moderates for putting 'Suicide Sunak' in charge - with calls for leadership contest to be delayed for SIX MONTHS and complaints about lack of 'stars' to choose from
08/07/24 09:27Tensions are rising between shellshocked surviving MPs in the wake of the election meltdown, with potential successors to Rishi Sunak circling.
Eamonn Holmes proudly stands unaided after admitting needing carers to help with 'simple things' leaves him 'humiliated'
07/07/24 23:37The presenter, 64, who revealed last week that he needed carers to help with 'simple things' , uses a wheelchair due to chronic back pain as well as undergoing painful physio sessions.
ANDREW PIERCE: Wanted: Buyer for a £35,000 bronze of Rishi Sunak
07/07/24 21:50ANDREW PIERCE: Sculptor Nadey Hakim's previous works include a David Cameron bust which went for £90,000 at a Tory fundraiser. But who on earth will want the bust of the short-lived Sunak?
They've kept the PR team then! Slick Starmer promotes new Labour government with glossy video over pounding drum beat, not unlike's predecessor Rishi Sunak's social media offerings
07/07/24 11:18The clip shows footage of the Prime Minister beginning his duties over a pounding drum beat, and appears similar to Rishi Sunak's social media offerings.
Suella Braverman says Rishi had 'idiotic policies' and the Conservatives took voters for 'mugs' as she lays groundwork for her leadership bid amid Tory civil war - as removal vans shift Sunak's furniture out of No10
07/07/24 01:15Suella Braverman has said Rishi Sunak had 'idiotic policies' and that the Conservatives took voters for 'mugs' as she lays the groundwork for her leadership bid amid Tory civil war.
Nigel Farage is seeking to cash on Gen Z 'youthquake' after bragging about Reform's 'dominance' on social media in the election with his party enjoying a 'rapidly growing' under-18 fanbase
07/07/24 01:03Nigel Farage is aiming for a Gen Z 'youthquake' at the next general election as he brags his party is enjoying a rapidly growing fanbase among the under 18s.
Conservatives fear Nigel Farage warnings of a small boats 'Starmada' will hijack leadership battle
06/07/24 23:26Shellshocked Conservatives are calling for a delay to the party leadership contest to avoid it being overshadowed by a 'summer of Nigel Farage'.
Home... but for how long? Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty posts sweet Instagram picture of their two daughters and family dog out near Richmond amid rumours they will decamp to California
06/07/24 20:29Rishi Sunak's wife has posted a sweet Instagram picture of their two daughters and family dog out near Richmond amid rumours they will decamp to California.
Downing Street's new first lady blooms in her new role: Keir Starmer's wife 'Lady Vic' leaves her husband to it on his first day as she puts on a VERY chic display at the horse racing - after vowing to 'lead her own life' in No10
06/07/24 15:02Lady Victoria Starmer (pictured) was spotted before the Coral-Eclipse, one of British horseracing's most prestigious races at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher.
Public react to PM 'Just call me Keir' Starmer's chummy (but already slightly weary) new style as he abandons the pompous barrister act
06/07/24 13:28The Labour PM's measured tone especially tickled some viewers - including one who thought he sounded like a tired mother during a holiday trip with the kids.
Peace at last!: 'Stop Brexit Man' Steve Bray says he will tone down his loud Westminster protests now Keir Starmer is PM - but he WON'T retire
06/07/24 09:57'Stop Brexit Man' Steve Bray has vowed to continue his campaign for Britain to move closer to Europe despite Sir Keir Starmer's landslide election victory.
Tory civil war over 'soul of the party' intensifies amid calls for Nigel Farage to be brought back into the fold after election disaster - as candidates prepare to launch leadership bids
06/07/24 09:51Hundreds of MPs lost their seats as Rishi Sunak was brutally evicted from Downing Street, with Keir Starmer now sitting on one of the biggest majorities in history.
A 4am concession call in the car from Rishi, punching the air in delight at the exit poll and Liz Truss' defeat greeted 'like England had won the World Cup': Inside Keir Starmer and Labour's election night victory
06/07/24 01:02The Labour camp was electric as results rolled in. Supporters in Southwark cheered 'as if England had won the World Cup' when Liz Truss was displaced, sources said
Tory civil war begins: First shots are fired as members bemoan a 'Boris-shaped hole' in the party and demand a candidate to challenge Nigel Farage - with the early runners and riders to replace Rishi Sunak revealed
06/07/24 00:07The battle lines were drawn before dawn broke yesterday when critics rounded on the ex-prime minister, as senior Conservatives lambasted him for failing to listen to voters.
Labour's first day in power: Keir Starmer immediately kills off Rwanda scheme, snubs Emily Thornberry in selecting his cabinet and speaks to world leaders - while Wes Streeting declares 'the NHS is broken' in speech to staff
05/07/24 23:54As outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak left Number 10, Sir Keir arrived with an invitation from the King to form a new government, insisting politics could be 'a force for good'
It's all change at No11 too! Jeremy Hunt, his wife and children (and their dog) move out of Downing Street before Rachel Reeves becomes Britain's first female Chancellor
05/07/24 23:38Jeremy Hunt left Downing Street yesterday morning - daughter in one hand, dog lead in the other, as Britain's first female Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to move into No 11.
Keir Starmer's toolmaker father, Rayner's green suit and Akshata 'haunting' Rishi: Social media is flooded with memes following Labour's general election triumph
05/07/24 23:00Brits have taken to social media to mock the outgoing Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and the rest of the fallout from yesterday's General Election.
Meetings at 5.40am, blasting out Elvis in the corridors of power and handing awards to staffers with the best ideas: ANDREW PIERCE on Rishi Sunak's final days in Downing Street... and the REAL reason he went for that catastrophic early election
05/07/24 20:08Most of the advisers were as aghast as Tory MPs and ministers at Rishi Sunak's decision to go for a July 4 election.
Rishi to hang on for months yet? Tory leadership battle descends into row over how long it should take to replace Sunak amid fears Nigel Farage will use delay to establish himself as Keir Starmer's main opposition
05/07/24 19:10The former prime minister announced his intention to quit as Conservative leader after overseeing the party's worst ever general election defeat.
Inside Downing Street as Keir and Victoria Starmer move in
05/07/24 19:03Downing Street has been home to the leader of the UK Government since 1735 and has been the headquarters from which the nation's leaders have navigated world wars.
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Katy Perry defies gravity in impressive aerial show while Sabrina Carpenter pays homage to Britney Spears as they lead act at the MTV VMAs
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Beauty fans say this £24 peel-off mask gets rid of blemishes FAST: 'I wear this over night on blemishes and they are gone by morning'
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EXCLUSIVEKyle Walker has moved back into his marital home with Annie Kilner as couple 'work' on their marriage after Lauryn Goodman scandal
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Sabrina Carpenter fans rave over 'iconic' performance of Taste in front of Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes at MTV VMAs after THAT love triangle theory
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Chappell Roan fires FLAMING crossbow and duels knights for 2024 MTV VMAs performance - before winning Best New Artist
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Demi Moore, 61, boasts about grandmother skills and admits to being 'guilty' of giving 'unapproved snacks' to granddaughter Louetta
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2024 MTV VMAs behind the scenes: Taylor Swift poses with Drag Race stars and more buzzy moments that weren't on camera
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Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan lead the stars shunning the glamorous National Television Award after parties for Netflix and chill
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Davina McCall puts on an animated display with pal Hannah Waddingham as pair celebrate her Special Recognition win
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Katy Perry outrages fans as she simulates lesbian sex act at 2024 MTV VMAs during night of shock moments from the Video Vanguard winner
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EXCLUSIVEAbby Cohen went grey overnight, suffered a breakdown and needed therapy when husband Ben left her for Kristina Rihanoff
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Parents have found the secret to uninterrupted sleep in this innovative swaddle: 'I was surprised at how QUICKLY my baby fell asleep and stayed asleep for'
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Megan Thee Stallion FREAKS OUT when snake slithers around her crotch as she recreates Britney Spears' iconic moment at 2024 MTV VMAs
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Hailey Bieber is pictured out for first time since giving birth two weeks ago as she has dinner date with pal Kylie Jenner while husband Justin stays home
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Jennifer Lopez explores purchase of $55 million Azria Estate in LA's ultra exclusive Holmby Hills following split from Ben Affleck
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Camila Cabello goes back to black locks at 2024 MTV VMAs as she wows in racy sheer gown
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Taylor Swift gives frenemy Katy Perry a standing ovation at 2024 MTV VMAs in New York as she shakes off bad blood 10 years after feud
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Look away now, Barry! Sabrina Carpenter kisses an ALIEN during bizarre and steamy 2024 MTV VMAs performance
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Katy Perry CUTS pop flop Woman's World from epic 2024 MTV VMAs Video Vanguard set - after Dr. Luke backlash
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Bella Hadid the cowgirl queen looks smitten with rodeo star lover Adan Banuelos on rare date night in NYC
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Taylor Swift fans SOB as star thanks 'my boyfriend Travis Kelce' during historic 2024 MTV VMAs Video of the Year win
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Suki Waterhouse arrives at the 2024 MTV VMAs looking glamorous in a cut-out black slip covered in feathers
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EXCLUSIVEAmy Dowden insists Strictly's recent scandals won't tarnish the show
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Tate McRae channels Britney Spears at the 2024 MTV VMAs as she recreates the sheer lace number pop icon wore to the same awards show in 2001
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Taylor Swift rocks yellow plaid corset dress at the 2024 MTV VMAs as fans speculate she's announcing Reputation TONIGHT
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Addison Rae fans react to her 'weird stuffed bra' as her 2024 MTV VMAs look goes viral
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Bradley Cooper treats his seven-year-old daughter Lea to some ice cream during an outing in New York City
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EXCLUSIVEBrutal truth about K Pop: Inside the Netflix smash show that exposes the training and methods that create the biggest bands
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Davina McCall breaks down in tears as she pays tribute to boyfriend Michael Douglas while accepting the Special Recognition gong at the NTAs
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NTAS 2024: Outnumbered fans are left emotional as the show's trio of childstars reunite ahead of Christmas special: 'I feel ancient!'
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Stacey Solomon is left speechless as she wins first National Television Award as she walks red carpet with her eldest son Zach, 16
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Paris Hilton and sister Nicky dazzle in sexy crystal-covered frocks at the 2024 MTV VMAs
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Taylor Swift pays tribute to 9/11 victims as she accepts award at 2024 MTV VMAs: 'Everything that happens tonight falls behind that'
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Cat Deeley cuts an elegant figure in a sizzling scarlet dress as she matches the red carpet at the National Television Awards 2024
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Holly Willoughby reunites with her This Morning co-stars as she shares a kiss with Dermot O'Leary at the National Television Awards 2024
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EXCLUSIVEBBC bosses locked in Strictly crisis talks over fears of legal action following publication of investigation into Giovanni Pernice
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Lenny Kravitz dedicates 2024 MTV VMA Moon Person trophy to his late mother Roxie Roker
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Amanda Kloots has gotten the 'blessing' from her late husband Nick Cordero to find love again... through psychic medium readings
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Haley Joel Osment doesn't look like this anymore! The Sixth Sense child star shocks in rare Australian TV interview
Found fame starring in 1999's The Sixth Sense
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Taylor Swift the Eminem superfan stands up and DANCES during his 2024 MTV VMAs performance
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STEPHEN GLOVER: If William and Kate feed us a fairytale narrative about their lives, I fear disaster's likely to follow
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National Television Awards 2024 RECAP: All the action from The O2 as Mr Bates vs The Post Office sweeps the board and Ant and Dec win Entertainment Presenter gong
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Chappell Roan SNAPS at red carpet photographer as she brings a sword to 2024 MTV VMAs
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Halle Bailey puts on a busty display in scarlet strapless dress with sexy cutouts while posing on the red carpet at 2024 MTV VMAs
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Halsey stuns in red and black gown that matches her red hair before performing at 2024 VMAs
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Nikki Garcia files for divorce from Artem Chigvintsev after his shock domestic violence arrest
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Adriana Lima sparks speculation she has had her fillers 'dissolved' as she debuts a new look - after she was forced to deny plastic surgery rumours
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Ditching partying for dirty nappies! Ant and Dec share sweet speech about their children after winning Best Presenter at the NTAs for the 23rd year
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EXCLUSIVEJamie Borthwick describes Strictly atmosphere as 'magic' as show scoops major prize at National Television Awards despite scandal
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Blackpink's Lisa puts on a busty display in corseted champagne-colored gown at 2024 MTV VMAs
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Danny Dyer brutally teases EastEnders fans as he shouts: 'Bring Mick back!' onstage at the National Television Awards 2024
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National Television Awards' viewers slam Olly Murs' medley performance and the 'terrible' sound quality
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Billy Ray Cyrus' ex Firerose shares update after being rushed to hospital and receiving 'life-threatening diagnosis'
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Succession actress Annabelle Dexter-Jones in new romance with prominent NYC chef...as duo seen embracing at U.S. Open
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Colin Farrell may not return for The Penguin if the show is renewed... admitting he 'wanted it to be finished'
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Khloe Kardashian displays her walk-in closet (featuring her luxury shoe and purse collection) - as her niece Dream plays with her $4K Prada handbag
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Dave Grohl's wife Jordyn Blum ditched wedding ring BEFORE secret love child bombshell - and rocker had 'already retained a divorce lawyer'
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EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Is Prince William's bearded appearance a poke in the eye for Harry?
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Michelle Keegan puts on a leggy display in a black pinstriped mini dress as she joins husband Mark Wright at the NTAs ahead of Drama Performance nod
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Hugh Jackman fans go wild with bizarre speculation about his hair
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EXCLUSIVEPregnant Charlotte Dawson jokes her baby bump is more of a 'gravy and chips belly' as she gives update on her relationship with fiancé Matthew Sarsfield
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Dave Grohl's former flame Tina Basich predicted rockstar's infidelity in 2003 memoir: 'Everyone else knew... but me'
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Jennifer Garner steps out with child Fin, 15, in LA - after checking on ex Ben Affleck amid his divorce from Jennifer Lopez
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Katy Perry shows support for Kamala Harris as she rocks Harris-Walz cap in NYC - after Taylor Swift's endorsement
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EXCLUSIVEGreg Rutherford reveals the big promise he's made to his fiancée Susie Verrill as he discusses brutal Dancing On Ice injury
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Addison Rae leaves NYC hotel in her bathrobe ahead of presenting at 2024 MTV VMAs
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EXCLUSIVEHeartbreak for Gary Lineker's family: Star's sons pay tribute to their 'little cousin' Jonty - the son of Gary's ex wife's sister Ali Cockayne - who 'was taken too soon'
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Katie Holmes steps out in sweater and baggy denim jeans in NYC... after sending daughter Suri off to college
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Jeremy Clarkson's fans slam NTAs after Clarkson's Farm loses award to Stacey Solomon as they claim show was 'robbed'
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Frankie Bridge showcases her toned midriff in white bralet as she, Helen Flanagan, Davina McCall and AJ Odudu lead the glamour at the National Television Awards 2024
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National Television Awards 2024: The full list of winners
The National Television Awards were back with a bang on Wednesday
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Ana de Armas living 'off the grid' in rural $7M Vermont home 'away from the craziness' - where she moved after whirlwind Ben Affleck romance
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Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause responds to shock claim she's a 'fake lesbian' with partner G Flip
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Kathy Bates, 76, talks weight loss as she admits to shedding 100lbs amid Ozempic speculation from fans
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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: My wedding was bigger than King Charles's was, says Sir Elton John
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National Television Awards 2024: Host Joel Dommett leaves fans bewildered after singing 'painful' opening number
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Louise Redknapp enjoys a surprise reunion with her ex-father-in-law Harry after he admitted his son Jamie's divorce was 'difficult'
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Sticking to a tried and tested recipe! Mary Berry, 89, re-wears the SAME NTAs dress from 11 years ago
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Kate Garraway is joined by her children Darcey at the National Television Awards where she is nominated for Derek's documentary
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Davina McCall, 56, turns heads as she shows off her incredible toned figure in a strapless brown leather fishtail dress
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Armie Hammer and ex Elizabeth Chambers reunite at her LA home - after her 'fifth move in five years' and his claim to be struggling to afford gas
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Aubrey Plaza is seen with crutches in NYC as star recalls being PARALYZED after unexplained stroke at age 20
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Sylvester Stallone shows off new hairline - as he holidays with wife Jennifer Flavin and their daughters in Nerano
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Billie Eilish fans hope she SKIPS the 2024 MTV VMAs after nominations controversy: 'She literally got snubbed'
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Gutted fans who missed out on out Oasis, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan concerts blast Spotify for 'advertising' tickets to sold out shows
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Maya Rudolph reveals heartbreaking question she hates being asked about late mother Minnie Riperton
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National Television Awards 2024: Helen George puts on a VERY racy display in a busty black mini dress
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Jacqueline Jossa makes her first appearance since terrifying £20,000 raid at her Marbella villa as she slips into a red gown to attend the 2024 National Television Awards
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Maura Higgins looks incredible in black latex floral dress at the National Television Awards... but Kendall Jenner wore it first five years ago!
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Louise Thompson shares subtle tribute to her family with her glamorous National Television Awards look as she cosies up to fiancé Ryan Libbey
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National Television Awards 2024: Rochelle Humes exudes glamour in a strapless green gown as she packs on PDA with husband Marvin on the red carpet
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Rapper Eve speaks out about 'uphill' battle against 'condescending' music executives throughout career
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EastEnders stars Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie are matching as they both don black suited ensembles for a joint red carpet appearance
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Rita Ora puts on a sizzling display in a white crop top as she gets into the boxing ring for the front cover of Time Out London
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Zara McDermott sizzles in a black fishtail gown as she cosies up to her boyfriend Sam Thompson at the 2024 National Television Awards
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Frugal Fighter: Why Dave Grohl lives a humble life with a family car and no property portfolio despite being worth $330M
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Love Island's Anton Danyluk reveals he turned to drugs and alcohol after his failed Dubai business lost £100K
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Vicky McClure puts on a racy display as she arrives on the red carpet in a strapless leather fitted dress amid her Drama Performance nomination for Trigger Point
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Kendall Jenner debuts BLONDE hair as she embraces 90s fashion in denim jeans and leather blazer
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Worlds away from Walford! EastEnders flames Michelle Collins reunites with her on-screen flame Adam Woodyatt at the National Television Awards
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EXCLUSIVEWhat pushed Taylor Swift to break her silence and endorse Kamala Harris - as singer is left shaken by Donald Trump's 'frightening' debate diatribe
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Ashley James puts on a busty display in a dramatic sheer sequinned gown as she poses on the red carpet at the 2024 National Television Awards
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Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks hilariously follows Taylor Swift's lead as she urges fans to vote with her own funny quip
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Lorraine Kelly, 64, reveals the heartbreaking reason why she is not attending this year's National Television Awards
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Sopranos star Lorraine Bracco is unrecognizable in new documentary about hit HBO series
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Louise Thompson reveals her traumatic birth ordeal has 'scarred' her for life and says near-fatal caesarean left her with 'gross medical trauma'
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Oasis shut down rumours they are set to recreate iconic Knebworth gig after fans were left furious amid ticketing chaos
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Katy Perry looks terrified as stunt for her MTV VMAs performance goes wrong in rehearsals just hours before the show
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EXCLUSIVEBritney Spears's $5M child support payments to struggling ex-Kevin Federline are ending as their youngest turns 18
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Hollyoaks star breaks down in tears after being axed and slams Channel 4 bosses for how they handled his exit
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Daisy Ridley cuts a chic figure in a cream dress as she attends a photocall during the 50th American Film Festival
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Alice Evans looks strained in first sighting since she was kicked out of court for taking photos of ex-husband Ioan Gruffudd in child support hearing
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Twerks, tantrums, stage invasions and more than one terrible decision... as the MTV VMAs return, a look back at its most shocking moments
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Florence Pugh is effortlessly chic as she steps out in New York City sporting a striking red leather coat amid We Live In Time press tour
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Dave Grohl's wife was a teenage model who loved his music 8 years before they met - but his prediction about her could now come true after scandal
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Justin Timberlake let off in Hamptons DUI arrest in exchange for $500 fine and PSA video for Mothers Against Drunk Driving
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Pink Floyd's David Gimour shocks fans with surprise performance in UK pub while his daughter is on stage
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Holly Willoughby makes rare appearance as she joins Davina McCall and Louise Redknapp at star-studded annual BGC Group Charity Day
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Lea Michele seen for FIRST TIME with newborn as she pushes stroller alongside husband Zandy Reich in NYC
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Lottie Moss reveals she's been dumped by boyfriend Evan Campbell - after building bridges with sister Kate
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs SUED by pop singer for 'terrorizing and sexually abusing' her amid rapper's mounting legal woes
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EXCLUSIVELook inside the secret wedding venue at the heart of Gavin and Stacey finale - and fans of the beloved show can get hitched there
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Lauryn Goodman defends Dave Grohl and praises his 'lovely worded statement' after Foo Fighters star admitted to fathering secret love child
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Ant McPartlin enjoys a walk with wife Anne-Marie and their baby Wilder ahead of the NTA's as he hopes to win best TV presenter for the 23rd time
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Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner shares rare family snap with four sons amid paternity scandal
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Inside the steamy and scandalous world of Nicole Kidman's Netflix thriller The Perfect Couple - from the real 'billionaire's playground' location to the enviable designer wardrobe
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EXCLUSIVEMy unpleasant encounter with Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen during Strictly scandal exposed their arrogance, writes KATIE HIND
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Zendaya and Tom Holland leave locals stunned after calling into a Cornish café for a fry-up - but owner admits she had 'no idea' who they were!
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Joel Dommett admits 'I'm absolutely petrified' as NTAs undergo huge format shake-up and he teams up with Strictly Come Dancing's Anton DuBeke for show first
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Royal giggles: How Charles and Camilla shared plenty of laughs at the Mey Highland Games...even before they were married
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Katie Couric and Kelly Ripa lead stars paying tribute to 9/11 victims - 23 years after terror attacks
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Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini have 'reconnected' amid their divorces - after originally falling out over Ben Affleck
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Kristin Cavallari claps back after fans call her out for 'bashing' Botox: 'Something you're injecting in your face cannot be good'
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Bargain Hunt's Christina Trevanion issues exciting new update on BBC One show with 'gorgeous' pic - leaving fans ecstatic
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French First Lady Brigitte Macron is set to make a cameo in Emily In Paris' fourth season - and she even poses for a selfie with Lily Collins
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EXCLUSIVELegendary TV dating expert says Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury WILL get back together believing influencer will forgive ex-fiancé's 'betrayal'
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Bridgerton cast Korean actress Yerin Ha as season 4 lead - as she reveals major change will be made on the show to honour her culture
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EXCLUSIVEIs Taylor Swift's silent approach to negative headlines genius or will it backfire? PR experts weigh in
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This Morning fans seriously divided as Jack Whitehall 'pretends to be a useless dad' to promote Netflix fatherhood documentary
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Beyoncé details new diet as she focuses on prioritising her health and 'eating very clean'
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Jeopardy! fans are BAFFLED by contestant's 'unique buzzer stance' as they question if he is in handcuffs
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Queen of the lab! Maxima of the Netherlands ditches glam attire for a white coat and safety glasses while visiting a factory in Hengelo
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Denise Welch reveals her fears that stalker who set fire outside her home will be released early from seven-year jail sentence
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Newly single Molly-Mae Hague heads to her office without her engagement ring on following split from Tommy Fury
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Inside Brenda Blethyn's life off-screen from two marriages, 'devastating' split and three decades-long engagement
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EXCLUSIVE'It isn't happening': Goonies sequel thrown into doubt after Corey Feldman DENIES any knowledge of plans to reunite
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Wynne Evans leaves Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard open-mouthed as he admits he's 'so scared for Strictly he accidentally wets himself' before dropping to the floor
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Aubrey Plaza embraces being a 'cat lady' and follows Taylor Swift's lead endorsing Kamala Harris with cat snap
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Madonna takes a tumble! Queen of Pop narrowly avoids falling flat on her face while arriving late to NYFW show
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David Beckham admits he 'can't believe it' as warts-and-all Netflix series documenting his life and career wins an Emmy
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Kelly Ripa reveals she was 'crushed' over last conversation with Shannen Doherty shortly before star's passing
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Hollywood child star who shot to fame in iconic Christmas movie looks unrecognizable with exposed breasts and ripped six pack on red carpet... can you guess who she is?
