Craig Munro

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Senior Political Reporter at Metro (UK)

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What is the new assisted dying bill and who will qualify?

21 hours ago | msn.com | Katie Boyden |Craig Munro

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What is the new assisted dying bill and who will qualify?

23 hours ago | metro.co.uk | Katie Boyden |Craig Munro

Later this week, MPs will meet to debate the Assisted Dying Bill for the first time since it passed its first stage in Parliament last year. In the months since that historic vote, several changes both large and small have been made to the bill introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater. However, the most important fact remains: it would give terminally ill people in England and Wales the right to choose to end their life.
Keir Starmer reacts after 'arson attack' near his north London home

1 day ago | metro.co.uk | Craig Munro

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described alleged arson incidents near two houses linked to him as 'an attack on democracy'. Emergency services were called to the scene of one fire, which took place at a property in Islington where the PM previously lived 20 years ago, on Sunday. They were then called to the second fire at a house in Kentish Town, which is understood to still be owned by Starmer, at 1.35am on Monday morning. No one was hurt in either of the blazes.
Mayor and musicians launch map of London's grassroots venue 'crown jewels'

1 day ago | metro.co.uk | Craig Munro

Top musicians joined Metro and Sir Sadiq Khan in central London yesterday for the launch of the Grassroots Music Tube Map. The eye-catching artwork celebrates the artists and venues that have made the capital one of the world's best cities for music by collecting them on a revamped version of the iconic design. Different Underground lines represent contemporary acts, music legends, albums, songs and culturally important places that show the best of London.
Viola Beach tragedy shows risks of high-cost touring, Wolf Alice guitarist says

2 days ago | metro.co.uk | Craig Munro

Up-and-coming bands are forced into dangerous situations while touring due to massive cost pressures, the guitarist of rock band Wolf Alice has said. Joff Oddie pointed to the 2016 car crash that killed Warrington band Viola Beach and their manager as an example of the kinds of tragedies that can result. He was appearing in front of MPs alongside a panel of top music industry figures in parliament today, arguing in favour of a 'grassroots levy' on live music tickets.
'An audience can generate a sense of social solidarity'

2 days ago | msn.com | Craig Munro

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London Grassroots Music Tube Map celebrates capital's venues and heritage

2 days ago | msn.com | Craig Munro

Lord Kitchener02:47Eddy Grant03:47Lily Allen03:10James Larter06:06Joy Crookes03:43The Jam02:54Soul II Soul, Caron Wheeler03:48The Clash03:19EAdele04:31EFKA twigs, Jorja Smith, Unknown T03:03EEstelle, Kanye West04:44Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds04:06EJamie T04:19Ralph McTell04:22Craig David05:33M.I.A.03:33Gerry Rafferty06:05EThe Streets04:31Pet Shop Boys04:01The Pogues04:43Pulp04:07The Prodigy04:39The Kinks03:14Squeeze03:1103:40
'An audience can generate a sense of of social solidarity'

2 days ago | metro.co.uk | Craig Munro

When he was starting out as a young singer-songwriter and rabble-rouser, Billy Bragg used to pride himself on nicking other people's audiences. A spot at a talent competition at the famous Bridgehouse pub in Canning Town, east London, in the early 1980s - one of his first appearances playing solo in front of an audience - had caught the attention of someone at the Tunnel Club in Greenwich.
London's renowned music scene deserves a celebration

2 days ago | metro.co.uk | Craig Munro

Feeling the drumbeat in your core. The sweet smell of the smoke machine. Closing your eyes and belting out the lyrics. When it comes to nights out, there's very little that can beat catching a bit of live music. A decent gig can brighten your week; a great gig can change your life. It might be a cramped performance in a room above a pub, where it feels like you could reach out and strum the guitar yourself. It could be a stadium show, where you're surrounded by thousands of people jumping in unison.
Full list of changes to UK immigration rules announced by Keir Starmer today

2 days ago | metro.co.uk | Craig Munro

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a raft of new measures to cut down on legal immigration to the UK after numbers shot up post- Brexit. In a press conference this morning, the Prime Minister promised the measures outlined in today's white paper will bring down net migration. He insisted the announcement had nothing to do with the strong performance of the anti-immigration Reform UK party in local elections, which largely came at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives.