Victoria Derbyshire questioned Pat McFadden on BBC about Keir Starmer appointing Louise Haigh to Cabinet despite her fraud conviction, which he was aware of when she was made shadow Northern Ireland secretary in 2020. During the partygate scandal, Starmer referred to “a lawmaker and a lawbreaker,” prompting Derbyshire to ask McFadden if Starmer was hypocritical for giving Haigh a Cabinet position. McFadden defended Starmer, stating that having a past conviction does not disqualify someone from Parliament, but acknowledged that Haigh’s resignation was a decision made between her and Starmer.
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How an hour at The Oval provided the most dramatic Test finale you could wish for
Inside the JM Finn Stand at The Oval, a staircase led to the Test Match Special commentary box, where a left shoe, underwear, and a right shoe were found after the thrilling fifth Test between England and India. The match concluded with India's dramatic six-run victory, marking the narrowest win in England since 2003, amidst intense emotional and chaotic moments that captivated spectators. Want More Context? 🔎
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