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Ban on dangerous laughing gas comes into force

Possession of laughing gas with the intent of getting high has been made illegal, with repeat offenders facing up to two years in jail. Dealers who peddle nitrous oxide – nicknamed “hippy crack” – could face up to 14 years behind bars. The ban, promised as part of the Government’s anti-social behaviour action plan, makes nitrous oxide a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This means possession of

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Labour frontbencher resigns over partys stance on Gaza

A Labour frontbencher has resigned over Sir Keir Starmer’s position on the crisis in the Middle East, adding to pressure on the Labour leader over his stance on the conflict. Imran Hussain, MP for Bradford East, said he was quitting his role as shadow minister for the new deal for working people to be able to “strongly advocate” for a ceasefire. In a letter to Sir Keir, he said he was “deeply troubled” by the Labour leader’s interview on LBC

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Armistice Day demo to go ahead as law gives no absolute power for ban Met

A pro-Palestinian demonstration is set to go ahead on Armistice Day after the head of the Metropolitan Police said there is “no absolute power” to ban protest. Sir Mark Rowley resisted pressure heaped on the force by politicians including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to try to block the gathering in London on Saturday. In a statement on Tuesday, Sir Mark said intelligence surrounding the potential for serious disorder this weekend

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