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Part of Birmingham 'can't be no-go area for Jews', cabinet minister tells Sky News

Aston in Birmingham can't become a "no-go area" for Jews, a senior cabinet minister has told Sky News, amid controversy over fans of an Israeli football club being barred from attending a match next month.
Labour deputy leadership candidate accuses opponent's team of 'throwing mud' and briefing against her

Lucy Powell has accused Bridget Phillipson's team of "throwing mud" and briefing against her in the Labour deputy leadership race in a special episode of Sky's Electoral Dysfunction podcast.
Oil and gas workers offered cash to retrain, in major plan for future clean energy workforce

Ministers have unveiled their flagship plan to train and recruit workers for the booming clean energy sector, which it is hoping to supercharge in the next five years.
Government looks utterly weak on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban - and Tories have smelt blood

Government ministers have been outspoken and unequivocal in their outrage at the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa.
Thousands of protesters march through London streets against digital ID plans

Crowds of protesters have marched through London streets rallying against government plans for digital IDs.