Tuesday briefing: Inside the increasingly heated debate about who can – and can’t – vote in the UK

In today’s newsletter: In the wake of this year’s Commonwealth Day, a look at the complex framework of voting rules in different parts of the UK

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King Charles major difference to Prince William 'speaks volumes' at Commonwealth Day

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Australia vows to repair ‘distressing’ damage to war graves in Gaza bulldozed by Israeli army

Satellite photographs show rows of gravestones removed and soil disturbed at the Gaza War Cemetery where more than 250 Australians are buried

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Hype for the Future 87O: Counties of Ontario 🇨🇦

Introduction Within the Province of Ontario, select census divisions associated with the Province also function as provincial counties, largely located in the portions of Southern Ontario not already included within single-tier or regional municipalities which also exist throughout the area. On the eastern edge of Ontario, three municipalities have united county status. The Counties Within Southern Ontario, the associated counties to the west of Toronto include the specific counties named […]

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Introduction Within the Province of Ontario, select census divisions associated with the Province also function as provincial counties, largely located in the portions of Southern Ontario not alrea…

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Hype for the Future 72A: The British Empire, Explained

Introduction While much of the British Empire has successfully dissolved, the vast majority of the global population, with notable exceptions such as China, have historical ties to the United Kingdom, however indirectly the ties may be. Today, the United Kingdom typically refers to England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The Constituent Countries Within the United Kingdom, the constituent countries include England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The capital city of England, […]

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Hype for the Future 72A: The British Empire, Explained

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UK MPs push for extra aid and visas as Jamaica reels from Hurricane Melissa

Dawn Butler leads calls for humanitarian visas and fee waivers for vulnerable relatives of UK nationals affected by storm

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UK MPs push for extra aid and visas as Jamaica reels from Hurricane Melissa

Dawn Butler leads calls for humanitarian visas and fee waivers for vulnerable relatives of UK nationals affected by storm

The Guardian
UK MPs push for extra aid and visas as Jamaica reels from Hurricane Melissa

Dawn Butler leads calls for humanitarian visas and fee waivers for vulnerable relatives of UK nationals affected by storm

The Guardian
Death of British overseas territories citizen prompts calls for reform of UK rules

Family of Robert Baker call for change of healthcare policies that limit NHS access to 10 BOT citizens a year

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The Windrush generations were proudly British. Yet immigrants are still fighting to be seen that way

This week’s Windrush Day reception at No 10 was joyous – but also a reminder of the ugliness behind the ‘island of strangers’ rhetoric, says Labour MP Diane Abbott

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