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City in Central London, England

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Westminster: City in Central London, England
Westminster is the main settlement of the City of Westminster in London, England. It extends from the River Thames to Oxford Street and has many famous landmarks, including the Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, Trafalgar Square and much of the West End cultural centre including the entertainment precinct of West End Theatre.

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Farmers drive tractors into central London in protest [Video]

Farmers drive tractors into central London in protest

Farmers have been converging on Westminster in tractors to protest against what they say are the increasing difficulties faced by the British farming industry which are leaving the nation’s food..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 00:41Published
Labour showcase campaign trail poster in central London [Video]

Labour showcase campaign trail poster in central London

The van which read “The Big Tory Betrayal - The Conservatives crashed the economy; you’re paying the price” was seen driving through Westminster in London. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 00:46Published

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Police have arrested more than 60 protesters after Just Stop Oil carried out a demonstration next to parliament in Westminster.
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Questions remain over ex-chancellor's 'seven-figure settlement' with HMRC

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Questions about the tax dealings of Nadhim Zahawi continue to swirl around Westminster following reports the former chancellor agreed to pay a seven-figure settlement to HMRC.
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SNP's Ian Blackford says MPs must be 'above suspicion' after Westminster Accounts second jobs revelations

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The SNP's former Westminster leader has said politicians "need to be above suspicion" after the Westminster Accounts project revealed MPs are earning millions from second jobs.
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Starmer to pledge 'biggest ever' transfer of power as report outlines sweeping reform plans

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Sir Keir Starmer will promise the "biggest ever transfer of power from Westminster to the British people", as the Labour leader launches a report recommending handing new economic, taxation and..
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Hancock returns to Westminster after jungle stint as diaries reveal COVID row over prisoners

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Former health secretary Matt Hancock has returned to Westminster as he gets back to the day job following his stint on a reality TV show.
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'I didn't think police would be there': Charity swimmer stopped near Westminster over security fears

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A man stopped by police while swimming in the Thames early last Monday has admitted being foolish, but denies he was planning a protest.
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China delegation barred from Queen's lying in state at Westminster

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An official Chinese delegation has been barred from attending the Queen's lying in state.
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Man, 29, charged with attempted grievous bodily harm after incident in Westminster

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A man is to appear in court charged with attempted grievous bodily harm and possession of a knife after allegedly confronting police at Horse Guards Parade.
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Boris Johnson is not in control - and resignations leave him more exposed

There is only one question being asked in Westminster right now: What is going on in Downing Street?
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Englishness 'in crisis': People feel alienated from 'Westminster machine', says bishop

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People in England feel alienated from the "Westminster machine" because they feel they are "not being heard", the Bishop of Burnley has told Sky News.
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