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London school crisis: £12m primary to close less than a decade after opening due to falling pupil numbers
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No mood in Scottish Labour for challenge to Anas Sarwar’s leadership – MP
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Swatch closes London stores over huge crowds seeking limited edition watch
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Sadiq Khan slams plans for 'Olympics in North of England' snubbing world-class sporting venues in London
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CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
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Trump calls out Rep Thomas Massie: 'Kentucky, get this LOSER out of politics' Tuesday
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Culture secretary says Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU is ‘odd’
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Labour leadership talk ‘froth and nonsense’, says senior minister – UK politics live
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How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners?
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‘I was shocked’: Rajinikanth on Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu CM
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Police call for discussions after officers injured during Celtic celebrations
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Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
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Eurovision winner Dara had ‘doubt and anxiety’ about taking part in song contest
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UK’s Look Mum No Computer last in Eurovision final as Bulgaria wins first trophy
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Labour leadership rivals caught up in debate over EU ties
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