Prince William’s wide range of emotions as he watched England’s dramatic penalty shootout win over Switzerland last night has gone viral with social media users saying he is ‘every England fan’. The royal was in the stands for the nerve-shredding match in Dusseldorf which saw five perfect spot kicks, including …
Read More »Royal Navy crew return home after six months defending Red Sea shipping from Houthi missiles – destroying the fastest-moving target ever hit by British forces and downing seven drones in one day
A Royal Navy crew have returned home after six months defending the Red Sea from Houthi rebels and their missiles. HMS Diamond docked at Portsmouth on Saturday after helping to protect shipping lanes in the Gulf of Aden and shooting down the most enemy missiles in one day on record. During …
Read More »Defeated Tory candidate considering legal action over postal vote ‘delays’
A Tory candidate who was defeated by just 15 votes is considering taking legal action over alleged postal vote chaos in his constituency. Ameet Jogia, who was defeated by his Labour rival in the north London constituency of Hendon, may launch a judicial review against Barnet Council. Mr Jogia, a …
Read More »What to do if your ballot has not arrived in time
Postal vote delays are being “urgently” investigated following concerns of late ballots raised in at least 91 constituencies, The Telegraph revealed on Monday. Royal Mail has faced backlash for failing to deliver some ballots in time for the general election today, leaving voters at risk of not being able to …
Read More »Posties are facing ‘concerning rise’ in dog attacks with more suffering vicious maulings because of ‘boom in parcel orders’
By Dan Woodland Published: 07:52 EDT, 4 July 2024 | Updated: 08:01 EDT, 4 July 2024 Royal Mail workers are facing a rise in the number of dog attacks as cases increased by 15 per cent in the last year. The British postal service reported 2,206 attacks on its colleagues …
Read More »Thousands unable to vote due to mail problems
Mrs Javens said that she was told by a postman that they were “prioritising parcels at the moment”. She said: “When the postman came to the door, I asked: ‘Have you not got anything for me?’ He said ‘I’m sorry madam, but they are prioritising parcels at the moment.’” Jon …
Read More »The marginal seats where postal vote delays might swing results
Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, said it was “right” for Royal Mail to investigate concerns after Kevin Hollinrake, the postal minister, criticised the body for not recruiting the “right number of people”. Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, said on Tuesday that the Government should “get on with the job” …
Read More »Royal Mail blames snap election decision for delays
On Tuesday, Mr Sunak was asked during a visit to Banbury, Oxfordshire, whether he was worried about reports that some people may not be able to vote. He told broadcasters: “It’s right that the Royal Mail have said that they will look at any concerns where they’re raised because, obviously, …
Read More »How Marine Le Pen’s National Rally humiliated Emmanuel Macron
Mon Dieu. Emmanuel Macron’s gamble to call a snap general election after poor results in the European elections last month looks to have backfired, with Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally trouncing the President’s centrist coalition in the first round of voting in France. Kamal and Camilla talk to The Telegraph’s …
Read More »Postal voters fret over Royal Mail service as minister slams ‘not acceptable’ service after 90 constituencies raise concerns
By David Churchill Chief Political Correspondent Published: 19:02 EDT, 1 July 2024 | Updated: 19:07 EDT, 1 July 2024 Royal Mail came under fire last night for failing to deliver postal votes in time for the election. Postal affairs minister Kevin Hollinrake led the criticism as it emerged voters in …
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