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      Laura O'Callaghan

      Laura O'Callaghan

      Political Correspondent
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      London
      Laura O’Callaghan is the political correspondent covering Westminster politics. Reporting from the British Parliament, she has covered the UK’s response to the war in Ukraine, the Covid-19 pandemic, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the coronation of King Charles III and foreign relations. Before joining The National in 2021, she worked as a reporter for The Daily Express and a local journalist in east London.

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      He was considered a front-runner but failed to make it to the final three Tory candidates in the selection process

      UKJune 14, 2023
      Quantum sensors are tipped to revolutionise Britain's naval defences. PA
      How 'hot tech' quantam can boost warship defences at sea

      Sensors will send signals through the ocean in nanoseconds to determine location of enemy submarines

      UKJune 14, 2023
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      Campaigners disappointed only one of them can give evidence in person

      UKJune 13, 2023
      Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is understood to be opposed to the idea of Boris Johnson standing in the next general election. AP
      Rishi Sunak likely to scupper Boris Johnson's comeback bid

      Former PM alluded to a return to frontline politics by saying: 'I'll be back'

      UKJune 13, 2023
      Boris Johnson represented the Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency from 2015 to 2023. AP
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      Former UK prime minister was not visible and did not care too much about local businesses, voters say

      UKJune 12, 2023
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      He hailed the 'extraordinary transformation' that cities in the Emirates have undergone over the past 20 years

      UKJune 12, 2023
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      Analysis: Nuclear weapons deployed will be short-range and easily detected

      Nato and China likely to be concern over the weapons being moved to storage sites guarded by Russian troops

      UKJune 09, 2023
      Labour Party MP Bambos Charalambous was appointed shadow Mena minister in 2021. PA
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      MP pledges to 'play my full part' in the investigation into his behaviour

      UKJune 09, 2023
      Migrants who crossed the Mediterranean wait to board a boat from the Italian island of Lampedusa. AFP
      EU agrees deal to fine countries that will not take migrants

      Commissioner hails 'hugely significant' agreement in sharing hosting but Hungary says it is 'unacceptable'

      EuropeJune 09, 2023
      Egyptian businessman Mohamed Mansour, co-owner of San Diego FC, says Rishi Sunak is 'a very capable prime minister'. Photo: USA Today Sports
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      UKJune 09, 2023
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      UK bans gold imports from Belarus to bolster Russian sanctions

      Restrictions also imposed on export of banknotes, cement, wood and rubber to Belarus

      UKJune 08, 2023
      The UK population is expected to surge by nearly 16 million by 2046. Bloomberg
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      Fifteen cities the size of Birmingham would have to be built to cater for the projected increase, experts say

      UKJune 08, 2023
      A previous strike at Heathrow. There has been a long-running dispute over pay involving members of Unite. Bloomberg
      Heathrow security officers announce summer strikes

      About 2,000 workers at the West London airport will walk out on almost every weekend this summer

      UKJune 07, 2023
      The UK government has unveiled a new entry scheme for travellers from Gulf nations and Jordan. Getty
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      The cost of entry will be significantly reduced for Gulf travellers, who currently pay £30 per visit, and Jordanians who pay £100

      WorldJune 06, 2023
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