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In a tumultuous week for the UK Conservative Party, former leaders cozy up to Donald Trump, conspiracy theories gain traction, and the party’s rightward drift threatens to plunge it into the shark-infested waters of national populism, leaving the Tories bleeding and inviting extremist elements to save them from annihilation. Here’s the full story. Curiouser and … Read more
After Islamophobic accusations hit former Tory MP Lee Anderson, his colleague Paul Scully is now under fire for comments about alleged “no-go” Muslim areas of London and Birmingham. London MP’s Comments Spark Controversy London MP, Paul Scully, has received backlash for his recent remarks about perceived “no-go” areas in London and Birmingham, which he defends. … Read more
With reports that almost £275bn of Russian assets have been frozen across Europe, the UK is urging countries to use that money to help fund Ukraine’s military in its fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Conflict Enters Third Year As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its third year, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has … Read more
The UK became the first country to issue sanctions on Russia for the death of political opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a stern Putin critic. The death took an even darker turn as it was revealed Navalny’s potential release was near. Talks on Navalny’s Releases Recent statements from Maria Pevchikh, an associate of Russian opposition leader … Read more
After a torrid month for the Tories, the UK’s leading Muslim organisation has demanded an investigation into the Conservative Party after allegations of Islamophobia have been thrown from all angles. Muslim Council Calls for Investigation The Muslim Council of Britain has urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to investigate the “structural Islamophobia” within the Conservative Party … Read more
A Tory MP was suspended for 35 days after offering financial benefits to undercover reporters during a meeting in what has been hailed as a lobbying scandal, meaning Rishi Sunak faces yet another by-election, and most likely a defeat. A Controversial Suspension A potential by-election is on the cards for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after … Read more
Amidst mounting public outcry, the UK prepares to deport Jamaican man Lawrence Morgan, sparking fierce debates over immigration policies and the rights of long-term residents. Here’s the full story. Contentious Debate In the UK, the contentious debate over immigration policies has reached a fever pitch, with the Conservative government making their “Stop the Boats” policy … Read more
In a world threatened by AI-generated deepfakes, Home Secretary James Cleverly has raised concerns over its ability to manipulate democratic countries, urging collective action against digital manipulation in electoral processes. Here’s the full story. Outside Actors In the modern era, with technology advancing at what can sometimes seem a frightening pace, the ability for state … Read more
TUC leader Paul Nowak and retail mogul Julian Richer have united to demand government action against wealthy tax dodgers, highlighting a £36 billion annual loss in uncollected taxes. Here’s the full story. Action Against Tax Dodgers The head of Britain’s trade union movement, Paul Nowak, and Julian Richer, founder of Richer Sounds, have collaborated to … Read more
After Lee Anderson’s “Islamophobic” comments about London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan, right-wing party Reform UK’s leader has publicly defended the remarks and slated the Tories in the process. Right-Wing Richard Tice Defends Lee Anderson’s Suspension Richard Tice, the leader of Reform UK, the right-wing political party, has strongly supported Lee Anderson regarding his comments made about … Read more