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<p>Fireworks explode in the sky to bring in the New Year around the London Eye and the Elizabeth Tower</p>
John Rentoul

Refurbishing the Palace of Westminster would revive ‘can-do’ Britain

Parliament’s buildings are falling down, but our MPs are too timid to commit to a monumental restoration that could cost £39bn and take more than 60 years to complete… and it’s a national shame, says John Rentoul

    <p>Kemi Badenoch: ‘By channelling her inner Nigerian, Kemi has signalled she wants to win</p>
    Ava Vidal

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