John Major told by foreign secretary: Britain must practise polygamy
Then foreign secretary Douglas Hurd sent a “parting shot” to John Major upon leaving office outlining the need to remain within the European Union, new documents reveal.
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Air strike which killed migrants in Libya could be a war crime – UN rights chief
An air strike which killed at least 44 migrants at a detention centre near the Libyan capital of Tripoli could be a war crime, the UN’s human rights chief has said.
Donations pour in for arrested captain of humanitarian rescue ship
Thousands of people have donated money to cover the legal costs of a German woman arrested after the humanitarian rescue ship she captained docked in Italy in defiance of the country’s anti-migrant interior minister.
In Pictures: Water and shade in demand as Europeans sizzle in the sun
Europeans were coping with Sahara-style conditions as a plume of hot air from Africa moved north across the Mediterranean.
Labour party chairman criticises Tom Watson’s push for second Brexit vote
Tom Watson’s fresh call for Labour to campaign for a second Brexit referendum has come under fire from the party’s chairman.
Referendums Bill could be fast-tracked in event of no-deal Brexit, MSPs told
The Scottish Government could “accelerate” legislation for a second independence referendum if circumstances change, Brexit Secretary Mike Russell has said.
Tories and Labour braced for Europe poll backlash
Both the Conservatives and Labour are braced for a backlash from voters over Brexit as the results of the European elections are announced.
Sturgeon urges Scots to ‘proclaim their determination’ to remain in Europe
Nicola Sturgeon has urged voters to use next week’s European elections to “stand up for Scotland’s right to be heard”.
Europe must reposition itself in changed world, says Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that Europe needs to “reposition” itself in a changed world as she welcomed European powers’ unity over Iran.
Theresa May takes to the pitch after ‘inspiring’ week of English football
Theresa May was filmed kicking a ball around her Maidenhead constituency after the “inspiring” performances of English clubs in Europe this week.
SNP apologies for European election letter ‘error’
SNP chiefs have apologised after European election mail shots were sent out incorrectly addressed – with Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie apparently receiving one addressed to ‘Edna’.