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1. I want Reform to get ‘absolutely pumped’ in next month’s election – Anas Sarwar

   The Scottish Labour leader was again asked about claims he had approached Lord Malcolm Offord with an offer of working together to oust the SNP.

2. Self-styled king of ‘African tribe’ deported from country

   Kofi Offeh was part of the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Kubala, which was located in a camp in woodland near Jedburgh.

3. Trump says US state visit could ‘absolutely’ fix transatlantic relations

   The US president hailed the King as a ‘great man’ and said the royal couple’s trip would be a positive.

4. Assisted dying Bill to fall but issue not going away, say campaigners

   A letter from some peers warned the ‘vital issue, which has wide public support, will not go away until it is resolved’.

5. Zack Polanski would back independence as Scotland ‘screwed over’ by Westminster

   The leader of the Green Party of England and Wales was campaigning in Scotland ahead of next month’s Holyrood election.

6. Man charged with attempted murder after axe attack in west London park

   Adam Abdillahi, 45, has been charged after a man was found with a stab wound in his back in Acton Park earlier this month

7. Man City XI vs Southampton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for FA Cup

   City eyeing a domestic treble as they visit Wembley for the second time in four weeks

8. Sara Cox to replace Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

   She will take over the show in the summer.

9. Liverpool XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

   Reds remain in hunt for Champions League qualification

10. Tube strike disruption continues into fourth day amid RMT walkout

    Delays and closures are expected to continue until at least Friday evening