Tag: United Kingdom
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Secret Barrister to pen legal thrillers
Assumes new identity The Secret Barrister has confirmed they are in the process of writing a series of new legal thrillers. The anonymous lawyer is… Read More
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Conservatives accused of ‘endless sleaze and scandal’ as Peter Bone faces suspension after bullying probe
The parliamentary commissioner for standards has upheld five allegations of bullying and one of sexual misconduct against Conservative MP Peter Bone. Bone could now be… Read More
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Behold, the Labour Party’s not-so-secret weapon: Liz Truss MP
These are tantalising times for Liz Truss. Earlier this month, she stole the show at Conservative Party conference with her packed-out fringe event; Nigel Farage,… Read More
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Barrister apprenticeships could be available by spring 2024
Exclusive: Plans gathering pace Barrister apprenticeships could be available as early as April next year, Legal Cheek can reveal. The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical… Read More
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Stephen Flynn: Starmer must ‘heed’ democratic will of Scotland if he becomes PM
Stephen Flynn, leader of SNP in Westminster, has said the leader of the Labour Party Keir Starmer must accept the democratic will of Scotland if… Read More
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Lawyers share their most embarrassing court stories
So. Much. Cringe. Striding around in smart suits and delivering polished speeches, lawyers can sometimes be idolised, likened to omniscient beings beyond mere mortal humans.… Read More
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Andrew Mitchell: Israel has ‘moral and a practical responsibility’ to allow aid into Gaza
Andrew Mitchell has said this morning that Israel has a “moral and a practical responsibility” to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. The Minister of State… Read More
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SNP conference: The political cost of Humza Yousaf’s independence recalibration
I have a theory about party conferences. It’s that these annual fêtes of activists and parliamentarians amplify and embed — rather than reveal or upend… Read More
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Porn star who asked Reddit whether they could make it as a lawyer reveals TC success
‘Nailed it’ Regular readers of Legal Cheek may recall a rather eye-catching story over the summer where a former porn star questioned whether a career… Read More
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Defence minister says ‘celebration and glorification’ of Hamas’ attack on Israel is ‘despicable’
A defence minister has called the “celebration and glorification” of Hamas’ attack on Israel “despicable” this morning. James Heappey, the armed forces minister, was referring… Read More