rebels

‘Wild West’ mentality of early American who were deemed rebels is found in today’s US population

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Those who lived during hundreds of years ago during the ‘Wild West’ era have been called inquisitive, restless, dominant and inventive – and a new study reveals remnants of the pioneer personality still exists today. Using an algorithm, the team found those living in mountainous areas were associated with distinct blend of traits that fits … Read more

Boris Johnson approves Labour rebels for House of Lords – but not Jeremy Corbyn or John Bercow

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Boris Johnson has approved Labour rebels in the Government’s proposed list of 36 new peers in the House of Lords – but has not named Jeremy Corbyn’s reported nominations Tom Watson and John Bercow.  The Government published its list of proposed peerages and political honours on Friday, confirming that Labour Brexiteers are set to be … Read more

Boris Johnson nominates Labour rebels for House of Lords – but not Jeremy Corbyn or John Bercow

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Boris Johnson has nominated Labour rebels in the Government’s proposed list of 36 new peers in the House of Lords – but has not named Jeremy Corbyn’s reported nominations Tom Watson and John Bercow.  The Government published its list of proposed peerages and political honours on Friday, confirming that Labour Brexiteers are set to be … Read more

Tory rebels turn their sights on plan for Chinese-designed nuclear power station 

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Tory rebels who forced Government U-turn on Huawei deal turn their sights on plan for Chinese-designed nuclear power station Nuclear power plant in Bradwell, Essex to become new China debate flashpoint  Critics are concerned as plant has different design to Hinkley Point in Somerset Bradwell plant is to be designed by a company linked to … Read more

Tory rebels sink plans to ease Sunday trading rules

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Tory rebels sink plan to ease Sunday trading laws to help retailers recover from the coronavirus lockdown Government had considered plans to increase Sunday trading hours for shops However, backbenchers rebelled and saw it cut from Business and Planning Bill The move had received support from Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson It was hoped … Read more

Tory rebels warn prolonging lockdown will cause ‘tidal wave of misery’

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Boris Johnson was warned by his own Tory MPs today that prolonging the UK’s coronavirus lockdown could result in a ‘tidal wave of human misery’ as the Prime Minister was urged to ease restrictions ‘as quickly at possible’.  The PM is expected on Thursday to renew the lockdown before using an address to the nation … Read more

Healthcare workers clash with anti-lockdown rebels across the US and urge protesters to go home

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Healthcare workers took to the streets Wednesday to counter-demonstrate against anti-lockdown protesters across the US, reminding the social distancing rebels of the fatal implications their actions could pose to the lives of front-line workers. Protesters across the country in Virginia, California, New York, Colorado, Arizona and Vermont defied lockdown orders and protested in the streets, … Read more

Lockdown rebels are risking lives for a taste of freedom, writes PAUL BRACCHI

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Twelve cyclists ride in formation in London’s Regent’s Park. It was, as far as they were concerned, just a normal Saturday. What other conclusion can be drawn from the picture of them pedalling furiously through the beauty spot seemingly without a care? On the day the coronavirus pandemic claimed 708 lives in Britain, they and … Read more