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Five times Speaker John Bercow became the story

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 13:35
As John Bercow steps down from the House of Commons chair, here are some of his memorable moments.

Brexit: What will politicians be doing while Parliament is suspended?

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 13:23
With Parliament suspended for five weeks, here's what politicians might be getting up to.

McFly are back and have a new album and show

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:37
Tom, Danny, Dougie and Harry are back with a show and an album called The Lost Songs.

Violent retail crime leading to PTSD for shop staff, report says

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:11
Around 115 retail staff are attacked every day in the UK, a study by City, University of London, says.

Hunt for cyclist who headbutted pedestrian to ground

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 11:46
The cyclist ran a red light in the City of London, narrowly avoiding hitting a pedestrian who was crossing the road.

Chris Packham hits out at nature TV and I'm A Celeb

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 11:29
Presenter says true "climate emergency" isn't being shown and accuses I'm A Celeb of abusing animals.

Tracking down a UK paedophile on the run in Bulgaria

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 11:20
The BBC confronts a British paedophile, who breached strict court orders by fleeing to Bulgaria.

Brexit: Labour would offer 'credible Leave option' in referendum

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 11:15
The Labour leader says the party will commit to a public vote in the next general election.

Creggan bomb 'attempt to kill police officers'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 11:11
Police blame dissident republican group the New IRA for the bomb which "would have killed or maimed".

Brexit: Protests as five-week Parliament suspension begins

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 10:52
In dramatic scenes in the Commons, MPs hold up signs, chant and sing songs to protest against the suspension.

Labour's Harriet Harman to run for Commons Speaker

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 10:12
The Mother of the House and Labour MP bids to replace John Bercow after he announced his departure.

Brexit: Labour's hunt for 'reconciliation' in crucial seats

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 09:39
The BBC's Iain Watson meets Labour voters in Nottinghamshire wrestling still wrestling with Leave vs Remain.

UK farms plan for going 'carbon neutral'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 09:04
Farm union unveils plan to slash emissions and combat CO2 - but critics ask why no mention of meat?

Brexit: Protests as parliament is suspended

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 08:53
The prorogation of the Commons saw unprecedented scenes with some MPs holding signs saying "silenced" while shouting: "Shame on you."

Teresa Colvin's husband leads Southern Health suicide prevention plan

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 08:36
Roger Colvin is working with the trust that admitted failing his wife who died in its care.

Father's plea over suicide 'epidemic'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 06:54
The father of a man who suffered from mental health issues urges young people to seek help.

Suicides: Plan revealed to reduce number of deaths

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 06:54
Health department sets new target to cut number of deaths by 10% in five years.

The Papers: 'Partisan pipsqueak' and 'stunning' Downton film

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 05:37
Speaker John Bercow's resignation leads the newspapers, as the reviews are in for the new Downton film.

Theresa May honours: Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill rewarded in resignation list

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 05:15
Theresa May's closest advisers from her time at No 10 receive honours, as does the Met Police chief.

Brexit: What happened on Monday?

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 04:26
The suspension of Parliament begins and MPs reject a second call from Boris Johnson for a snap election.

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