Police boss admits Hillsborough lie
Craig TaylorThe police commander on the day of the Hillsborough disaster admits lying about fans forcing open an exit gate at the ground. BBC News – UK
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BBC suspends Top Gear’s Clarkson
Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended by the BBC “following a fracas” with a producer, the corporation says. BBC News – UK
Cameron pledges 500 new free schools
The number of free schools in England will more than double to over 900 by 2020, if the Conservatives are re-elected, David Cameron is to say. BBC News – UK
PM urges Labour to rule out SNP deal
David Cameron says a post-election pact between Labour and the SNP would be the “worst outcome” if May’s election resulted in a hung Parliament. BBC News – UK
Four more charged in Becky case
A further four people are charged with assisting an offender in connection with the murder of Becky Watts in Bristol. BBC News – UK
Cameron: I’ll only do one TV debate
David Cameron says he will take part in only one TV debate ahead of the general election featuring seven party leaders, amid a growing row over the issue. BBC News – UK