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Senior Downing Street staff have been filmed joking about holding a Christmas party last December when much of the country was in lockdown, the Metro is reporting. In the video, obtained by ITV News, the PM’s then press secretary Allegra Stratton is asked by colleagues about reports of a party, as they rehearse a news conference. In jokey exchanges, she says: “This fictional party was a business meeting and it was not socially distanced.” Downing Street continues to insist no party took place but a source told the BBC a party with “several dozen” people did take place days before this footage was shot.

Metro Front Page 20th of March 2026

ABBA Voyage’s creators have acquired rights to Tina Turner’s image and songs, paving the way for an avatar-led concert show. Pophouse, co-founded by Bjorn Ulvaeus, plans an immersive production modelled on the ABBA residency; timetable and venue are yet to be announced.

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Metro Front Page 19th of March 2026

MSPs rejected plans to legalise assisted dying. Campaigners vowed to keep pressing for a safeguarded choice for terminally ill adults, arguing the debate is unfinished. Opponents hailed the result as protecting vulnerable people and called for stronger palliative care.

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Metro Front Page 18th of March 2026

Rachel Reeves unveils a multibillion‑pound push to make the UK a leader in AI and quantum computing, including a nationwide rollout of supercomputers. She says it will create jobs, lift productivity and stem the brain drain, with benefits for health, energy and transport.

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Metro Front Page 17th of March 2026

World leaders rejected Donald Trump’s call for a military response to Iran, refusing to send warships. Isolated after his threats, he also criticised Starmer and warned NATO allies. The focus shifted to energy security, with most urging diplomacy and restraint over escalation.

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