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'People like me need to be in probation service'

Three reformed offenders give peers the inside story on the best way to steer people away from crime. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ml1O4RE

SNP auditors say some financial records are missing

Records for some cash and cheques have been lost but the party says it is on track to file its accounts on time. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/RZ3t1O0

Challenge to Covid inquiry over Johnson WhatsApps in court

The Cabinet Office and the inquiry chair are at loggerheads over Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/4hDwgIU

Zac Goldsmith resigns after criticism over Partygate probe

The Tory peer says the government's climate change "apathy" makes his environment minister role "untenable". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wY5r94S

MP says East fishing industry 'still struggling' after Brexit

Waveney MP Peter Aldous tells a debate the situation for fishermen in the East has worsened. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fn5zGls

'Historic' 15-year plan to boost NHS workforce

There will be a big expansion in student places and apprenticeships - but critics say action is needed now. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/8w5cErH

Welsh Tory quits UK government over sex education law

Robin Millar opposed plans to make teaching about access to abortion compulsory in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/haVZ1Xr

Wales basic income: Drakeford hopes pilot will continue

The scheme offering £1,600 a month to 18-year-old care leavers closes to new applicants this week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/WIGgKAy

Councillors quitting over in-person meetings

Councils say not allowing meetings that include virtual attendance makes it harder for parents and disabled people. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Ot2IgEH

Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online peers say

Some people struggle to get online, putting them at a disadvantage, a Lord's committee says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/i0ZGcCg

Lords criticise University of East Anglia's arts jobs cut plan

The University of East Anglia (UEA) aims to lose more than 30 academic posts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/8M1Fad6

Johnson allies to be criticised over Partygate probe

Several supporters of the former PM took aim at the Commons committee that investigated him. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7F2iqEW

PMQs: Starmer attacks Sunak over 'collapse' in housebuilding

The Labour leader says Rishi Sunak is "shuttering the dream" of those who want to own a home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/jLDWNOi

Labour's Lisa Nandy rejects rent controls as 'short-term fix'

Shadow housing secretary Lisa Nandy's comments mark a change from her previous support for rent freezes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/PrDaY6i

Government 'prepared for range of scenarios' amid Thames Water collapse fears

Reports suggest the company is in talks over its future, with one option being temporary re-nationalisation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Sm9Frli

Daniel Korski: Daisy Goodwin makes formal complaint

Daisy Goodwin says she has now formally complained to the Cabinet Office about Daniel Korski. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/r54XM3g

Universal credit: Parents can claim more of their childcare costs

Working families on universal credit can claim more of their childcare costs from Wednesday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/aYc54lp

Climate Change Committee says UK no longer a world leader

The UK's statutory climate body criticises the government for backing new oil and gas projects. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ylUN7sZ

Conservative MP Sir Greg Knight to step down at next election

East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has represented the area since 2001. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SuJn92m

Chris Mason: Ministers think expensive migrant plan worth a try

The cost of removing migrants to countries like Rwanda is likely to be expensive in the short term. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/zMGNQ8F

Unhealthy meal deals will be restricted in Wales

There will be limits on the sale of combinations of food with high levels of fat, sugar or salt. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/GqJoU8t

Former SNP treasurer Douglas Chapman to stand down at election

MP Douglas Chapman resigned as party treasurer in May 2021 ahead of the SNP finances inquiry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/GCPaIJS

Paddy Wilson: Scrap Troubles bill says murdered senator's son

The son of a murdered SDLP senator has urged the government to scrap its contentious legacy bill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1beJiGQ

Tees Valley Mayor: Ben Houchen defends peerage

Ben Houchen says the process of selecting and vetting peers was "not just down to Boris". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xWRSa6G

Cost to send migrant to Rwanda 63000 more than keeping in UK

A government assessment of the Illegal Migration Bill finds the potential savings are "highly uncertain". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/r04YetL

Public sector pay increase must be responsible - PM

Ministers confirm they are considering next year's public sector pay deals, as Rishi Sunak warns about inflation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/6g5xzps

Festival drugs: Artists and MPs write to government over testing

Fatboy Slim, Billy Bragg and 31 MPs urge the government to allow on-site tests to go ahead this year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/h49aOfW

UK's high rate of avoidable deaths linked to NHS woes

People in UK less likely to survive treatable conditions than in other rich nations, study suggests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/sW1ZMEa

Rishi Sunak urges people to hold their nerve on interest rates

The Prime Minister continues to back the Bank of England as mortgage pressure rises for homeowners. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/F5WE9of

PM pledges more doctors and nurses in NHS plan

The plan to reform NHS training and recruitment comes at a time of record-high waiting lists. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/XsZoGnm

Margaret McDonagh key New Labour figure dies aged 61

She was the first female general secretary of the party and played a major role in two election wins. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Rf5XjmQ

SNP convention to discuss new independence strategy

Humza Yousaf has already said there is "no rabbit to pull out of the hat" when it comes to winning independence. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/cjTSMAE

The Green Party politicians who oppose solar farms

Some Green councillors are against solar projects, which sits uneasily with the party's national policy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/n81PG2m

Households to be spared net zero levy - Shapps

Steps to fund the UK's hydrogen industry will not be tied to energy bills, the Energy Security Minister says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KytOlv9

Uxbridge by-election full candidate list revealed

A by-election is being held in Uxbridge and South Ruislip following the resignation of Boris Johnson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1znMZE7

Junior doctors to hold longest strike yet in July

The walkout in England, beginning at 07:00 on July 13, will last for five consecutive days. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/IBprQ0s

Council says cruise ship would be 'floating prison' for asylum seekers

Edinburgh City Council says it was not consulted on the plans for the ship, which currently houses Ukranian refugees. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/VMHwIZW

Online Safety Bill: Bereaved parents win fight for information

Culture minister Lord Parkinson announced changes to the bill to give coroners new powers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/qkej2pI

David Warburton: Ex-MP says Me Too's influence too strong

David Warburton, who was accused of sexual misconduct, says its influence has created an "unfair" situation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/JfmAk6b

ID rules stopped 14000 people voting watchdog finds

Minority and unemployed voters were more likely to be turned away, the Electoral Commission suggests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wyXhqmT

Banks summoned on mortgages after interest rate shock

The big lenders, from NatWest to Nationwide, meet the chancellor over upheaval in the mortgage market. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/AC6KWxY

More than 20 councils replacing pay and display parking machines with apps

Councils say app payments save money but charities warn people without a smartphone could be excluded. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wGfWT7S

What can Rishi Sunak do to tackle inflation?

There are some short-term levers the government could pull but they all involve tough political choices. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9Oza6iA

Rail union announces three days of strikes in July

The RMT says 20,000 members will strike on 20, 22, and 29 July. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/D8xOwkY

SNP political icon Winnie Ewing dies aged 93

One of the most iconic figures in the Scottish independence movement has died, her family confirms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5FrUBjv

Ben Wallace says he won't be next Nato chief

The defence secretary says the US wants the current head, Jens Stoltenberg, to stay on. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/g7fnAcr

Chris Mason: Rishi Sunak is in a bind over inflation

Some in government want to ease impact of inflation but others are exasperated with "knee-jerk" interventions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/R3DIV4A

Labour plans to expand Lords despite abolition pledge

The party says new peers created would have to back replacing the chamber with an elected assembly. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/RHEjnJr

Warning DIY waste charges ban could push up council tax

Councils warn getting rid of fees to dispose of DIY material will see costs passed on to households in other ways. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/y3nBdTH

PMQs: Keir Starmer blames Tories for 'mortgage catastrophe'

The Labour leader says "13 years of economic failure" have "put mortgages through the roof". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/s5P4IlL

Is Brexit behind the UK's inflation shock?

Some claim leaving the EU may be to blame for the UK's stubbornly high inflation, but it's a complex picture. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/lzqvICc

UK inflation shock as food costs keeps cost of living high

Inflation, which is the rate at which prices rise, remained at 8.7% in the year to May, figures show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/LON9qWf

RSPCA push revival of dropped animal welfare bill

Labour plan to force the Kept Animals Bill, dropped by the government, back into Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/nhqQCLx

Keighley MP welcomes mayor's resignation over Pride remarks

Keighley Mayor Mohammed Nazam quit, saying he had not meant "any harm to the LGBTQ community". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/lQiz5YS

Why did Rishi Sunak miss Partygate vote on Boris Johnson?

The prime minister hasn't said whether he agrees that his predecessor deliberately misled Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DcYbFW5

Jingle & Mingle party: Shaun Bailey should consider turning down peerage says Tory MP

A senior Tory MP says ex-mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey should consider turning down honour over party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/sUeLPBa

Recall petition for suspended MP Margaret Ferrier opens in Rutherglen

The Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP was suspended for breaching Covid rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/mQwhFCu

Ministers to block plans to ban new coal mines

Measures to allow community projects to sell electricity directly to local homes are also set to be dropped. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Wj5auO2

NI legacy bill: UK and Irish governments clash at ministerial meeting

The Irish delegation raised concerns at a meeting of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DZ7gG9v

Humza Yousaf unveils plan for written constitution for Scotland

The Scottish government has released its latest paper in the Building a New Scotland prospectus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Gi2HFUp

Covid Inquiry: Mistake not to consider range of pandemics - David Cameron

David Cameron says "group think" meant government focused on flu pandemics, rather than other diseases. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CIQDJhx

Tory aides invited to 'Jingle and Mingle' at Covid party

The BBC sees an invite to 30 people, asking them to a Christmas party in 2020 when Covid restrictions were in place. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/AFEuRWO

Chris Mason: Ghosts of PMs past still haunt Sunak's present

Parliament will censure Boris Johnson but moving on from the row is still proving tricky for the prime minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/8kmxNrG

Keir Starmer pledges to end North Sea exploration and let areas profit from clean power

Sir Keir Starmer will vow to cut bills and create jobs when he sets out his party's green energy plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/nfmMR2T

Boris Johnson: MPs to vote on report that said ex-PM misled Parliament

A year-long Commons inquiry found the ex-PM misled Parliament over lockdown parties in Downing Street. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/qrPdDuy

Stop and search: Suella Braverman urges forces to 'ramp up' measure

The home secretary says it is needed to bring an end to the "dangerous culture" of people carrying weapons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/XVbSGug

Mortgage help 'under review' says Michael Gove

Michael Gove was asked about what whether any help would be given to those struggling with payments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/yh3JjdM

Michael Gove would not vote for Johnson Partygate report

The housing secretary says a 90-day Commons suspension for the ex-PM is "not merited". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/aKbGRNW

Video emerges of Tory staff partying during Covid

The footage was taken at a Christmas party in Conservative Party headquarters in December 2020. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/honk30F

Suspended Conservative David Warburton quits as MP triggering another by-election for party

David Warburton, who represents a Somerset constituency, had been suspended after newspaper allegations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/brgxmE2

Man denies impersonating police officer and stalking MP Sir Gavin Williamson

Simon Parry "persistently followed" the MP on two occasions, Westminster Magistrates' Court hears. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/XYslaQh

Man charged with stalking MP and impersonating police officer

Simon Parry, 44, was arrested on Thursday following an incident with an unnamed MP in Westminster. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/vcsa8iZ

Systemic failures found in MoD Ajax vehicle review

The programme to supply the army with new armoured vehicles has been beset by problems. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fncmAW1

Plaid Cymru: Rhun ap Iorwerth takes over as party leader

Rhun ap Iorwerth is elected unopposed after no other candidates challenged him for the job. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/MjwiFRW

Plaid Cymru: Rhun ap Iorwerth due to be confirmed new leader

The Ynys Môn Senedd member is expected to be named leader at a Friday lunchtime news conference. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/O5MoD4L

Telford MP Lucy Allan to stand down at next election

The Shropshire MP joins a number of Conservatives deciding not to stand in the next election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SeONcPQ

Boris Johnson: Emotions run high in Uxbridge after Partygate report

Some in Boris Johnson's former constituency stick by him but others are glad he's no longer their MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/zTM10QF

Boris Johnson faces calls to pay back 245000 Partygate legal bill

The former prime minister has been allowed to use public money to hire top lawyers to defend himself. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/hntv3md

Thurrock Council: 'Systemic weaknesses' led to 1.3bn debt

A long-awaited report says there were "systemic weaknesses" at debt-ridden Thurrock Council. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/bSt21Xa

Glenda Jackson: Oscar-winning actress and former MP dies at 87

Her agent says she died peacefully on Thursday after a brief illness, with her family at her side. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/6VBZsQ9

Partygate report due as Johnson rails at committee

Boris Johnson stood down as an MP after seeing an advanced copy of the report. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/rV1oMlK

Nadine Dorries delays resignation until peerage information is released

The former cabinet minister says she still intends to resign, despite the delay. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Zetyd9h

Boris Johnson: By-election confirmed for former constituency

A by-election for the ex-prime minister's former seat is set to take place between 13 and 21 July. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CjxXd2s

Asylum target to fail at current rate - Suella Braverman

The home secretary tells MPs that more staff must be hired to clear the backlog of asylum seeker claims. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Y6DATvu

Just Stop Oil faces first use of new police powers

Environmental protesters on a slow march across Westminster Bridge are moved by police. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/P8vtAxy

UK has no alternative to interest rate rises - Hunt

The chancellor says he would support the Bank of England to "do what it takes" to reduce inflation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Vw8oPKb

'Taxpayers will be furious' as HMRC self-assessment tax helpline closes

HMRC has shut down its main self-assessment helpline over the summer, raising concerns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/F2sERpW

Covid inquiry: Failure to consider 'potentially massive impact' of lockdown

The lead lawyer questions the approach taken, saying the impact of lockdowns had not been fully considered. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/troSALM

Boris Johnson sends last-ditch letter to Partygate inquiry

The inquiry says it is "dealing with" submissions from the former PM, as it prepares its findings. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/j1yYXzS

Tory peer Lord Ranger bullied journalist, watchdog finds

Both Lord Ranger and Poonam Joshi apologise following a row which began at a Diwali celebration in Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/q2upn3F

BBC director general defends 'painful' local radio cuts

The BBC's director general says plans to cut shows are "unpopular" but are "the right thing". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Az9FBgS

Nadine Dorries says sinister forces of stopped her peerage

The former culture secretary accuses Rishi Sunak's team of blocking her seat in the House of Lords. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/21mRuhU

UK government must be more open on use of AI, say campaigners

Rishi Sunak wants to lead in shaping global rules - but is being urged to boost transparency at home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/YfW2JbI

Ofcom: Regulator to research public attitudes to programmes hosted by politicians

The regulator says it wants to "gauge current audience attitudes" to programmes hosted by politicians. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/QSU3Ogw

Humza Yousaf will not suspend Sturgeon from SNP

Humza Yousaf says he sees "no reason" to suspend his predecessor following her arrest. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/cb3oQJK

Boris Johnson asked me to overrule peer vetting, says Rishi Sunak

The prime minister says his predecessor asked him to nominate people despite a panel rejecting them. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/JL7PXc1

MPs' misconduct cases need professional HR, say former whips

MPs in charge of party discipline aren't equipped to handle misconduct allegations, one senior figure tells the BBC. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/mNiCz2M

UK immigration: No clear case for routinely accepting Albania asylum claims - MPs

But more needs to be done to support the Albanian victims of people smuggling, a report finds. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/icjyBeW

Police release Nicola Sturgeon without charge

Scotland's former first minister is released without charge pending further police investigations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ngSaKbk

Nicola Sturgeon: Former first minister arrested in SNP finances inquiry

Police Scotland said a 52-year-old woman was arrested in Glasgow on Sunday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/kEy5pCS

Slow-walk protest law heads for further Lords clash

The government wants new regulations to give police powers to stop protests, but opposition parties are unhappy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/GKpHZEo

Energy bills: Hotels stuck in pricey contracts as costs fall

Hotel boss Glenn Evans says he is paying 90p per unit of electricity - triple the current price. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/UrKaDtL

What's happening in Parliament this week?

Political correspondent Mark D'Arcy breaks down what we can expect from the week ahead in Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/S4WeYsk

Don't block Boris Johnson returning to Parliament, Jacob Rees-Mogg warns Tories

The party risks "civil war" if the ex-PM is ever stopped from returning to Parliament, Mr Rees-Mogg says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/eXMy0sp

Chris Mason: What Sunak’s Atlantic Declaration is – and isn’t

There's an economic elephant in the diplomatic corridors so big it has turned heads in boardrooms globally. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/heAX2sz

Boris Johnson: Resignation statement in full

The former UK prime minister has resigned as a MP, saying there is no evidence that he misled Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/qSfLp3l

Health minister Will Quince to stand down as MP

Mr Quince says he wants to spend more time with his young family. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9IYqesg

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended over complaint

The BBC has been told a complaint about Bambos Charalambous was made to Labour's complaint process. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/VryG3gu

Baroness Louise Casey would work for Starmer government

The peer tells the BBC she backs the Labour leader's vision and would want to "get something done". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/PJWVzjE

Labour waters down £28bn green investment pledge

Rachel Reeves says she cannot be "reckless" with spending and will ramp up investment to reach the figure by 2027. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tqzwgAr

Boris Johnson has Partygate inquiry findings ahead of report's publication

A committee is deciding whether the former PM purposely misled Parliament over lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fETMS1b

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement

The new Atlantic Declaration between the UK and US "sets a new standard for economic cooperation", Rishi Sunak says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/VcIEn6F

I’ve never lobbied Labour over Just Stop Oil, says donor

The Labour donor says there's no link between his funding of Labour and support for the activist group. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/qdCkln2

Stormont stalemate: Donaldson hopeful for progress after talks

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says he is hopeful of progress as a result of talks about restoring Stormont. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/o87iYCd

Harwich asylum seeker barge idea 'seen off', says MP

The Home Office says it is still carefully considering a number of locations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tglKzC8

Lords debate Illegal Migration Bill until 4am

The measures face strong opposition from peers, as they debated potential changes to the bill until the early hours. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/aBC4LDp

Mohamed Amersi loses legal action against ex-MP Charlotte Leslie

Charlotte Leslie says she is "delighted" by the verdict, which one MP calls a "landmark" victory. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/B3PmW9g

Scottish deposit return delayed until October 2025

It means the scheme is likely to launch at the same time as similar proposals for other parts of the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1edWVxy

New boss of Mone-linked PPE firm was censured in tax probe

PPE Medpro’s new director Arthur Lancaster is an associate of the husband of Tory peer Baroness Mone. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/VLjuvqB

Woking Borough Council bans new spending due to £2bn debt

The cash-strapped Surrey council says the Section 114 notice reflects its "acute financial" plight. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2I5Dl7b

Recall petition for Margaret Ferrier to open on 20 June

Voters in Margaret Ferrer's constituency will decide on whether she should lose her seat. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/14GUZ3Y

Pupils face 'lost decade' in education after Covid, MPs warn

A report urges ministers to improve uptake to a tutoring scheme designed to help students in England catch up. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/TCwFg95
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Minister Kemi Badenoch defends climbdown over EU laws deadline

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  Zebra Try Hard mating – Zebra Breeding The zebra is perhaps the most visually dazzling member of the family Equidae, a group that includes horses, asses, zebras, and multiple other species. Zebras are famous for their black and white stripes.  While some may think the stripes are a camouflage against predators, they actually repel flies! And these stripes–are zebras white with black stripes, or vice versa? The truth is, zebras have black skin, so the stripes that overlay their skin are white. Read on to learn more about the amazing zebra.         Reproduction and Life Cycles   The Zebra is a relatively slow-developing mammal with females not being able to first breed until they are at least a few years old. After a gestation period that can last for between 10 months and a year, the female gives birth to a single foal that is born with its stripes and mane and also has a little patch of hair in the middle of its tummy. Zebra foals can stan...

Python Attacked Two Lions Were Mating in Jungle.

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  Python Attacked Two Lions Were Mating in Jungle They’re nonvenomous and members of the Pythonidae family of snakes that constrict their prey with strong, muscular bodies. They’re popular as pets, and many species of these beautiful snakes are available from breeders, including ball pythons, reticulated pythons, and carpet pythons.   Amazing Facts About Pythons The longest python captured was a reticulated python that measured 26.25 feet long. They don’t crush their prey to death; instead, the pressure pythons exert when constricting their prey causes heart failure. Most arboreal pythons have longer teeth than terrestrial species. Scientists believe that this is so they can get through the feathers of the birds they often eat. VDO