National news

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• MP accused of sexually assaulting teenage boy suspended by Tories

  An MP suspended by the Tories is facing trial accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in 2008, it can be revealed..

• Findings of report into private detective Daniel Morgans death in 1987 are national shame son says

  The son of Daniel Morgan has labelled the findings of a report into his father’s death a “national shame”, as he criticised the Metropolitan Police for its response..

• Royal British Legion to stop selling poppies in the EU due to Brexit

  The Royal British Legion will no longer sell poppies in the European Union due to red tape following Brexit, according to reports..

• Gareth Southgate calls for patience after Englands stalemate against Scotland

  Gareth Southgate called on supporters to stick with the players after some England fans booed the team following the lacklustre goalless European Championship draw against old rivals Scotland..

• Everyone aged 18 or over in England now able to book Covid vaccine

  For the first time, all adults are now eligible to get an appointment for their first jab.

• Chesham and Amersham shockwave puts crack in Tory Blue Wall

  The party lost councillors in places including Tunbridge Wells, Surrey and Oxfordshire, as well as the West of England mayoralty..

• Kanye West life size crucifixion sculpture going on sale for the first time

  A life-size fibreglass sculpture of Kanye West reimagined as a golden Christ is among a collection of contemporary artworks going on sale for the first time..

• Ryanair to begin legal action over travel traffic light system

  They are calling for more transparency over how Whitehall decides which countries qualify for the green list.

• Officials consider how vaccines could open up summer holidays

  This could mean the return of holidays to popular summer hotspots such as Spain, Portugal, France and Italy, which are all currently on the UK’s amber list..

• MPs back extension of Covid 19 restrictions until July 19

  MPs have approved the extension of coronavirus restrictions in England until July 19, after Boris Johnson faced pressure from members of his own party over the delay..