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On the same week that a former Tory MP, Lee Anderson, defected to the right-wing Party, Reform UK, it was revealed that a major Tory donor made racist and violent threats towards Labour MP Diane Abbott. Conservative Donor Under Scrutiny The Conservative Party’s major donor, Frank Hester, has made racist and threatening comments about Labour … Read more
Investigative footage reveals harrowing scenes of animal suffering at Cross Farm in Devon, sparking urgent calls for legal action and industry reform. Here’s the full story. Idealised Version The UK public has an idealised version of the countryside implanted in their heads at a very young age. From nursery rhymes to idyllic scenes of nature … Read more
JK Rowling’s name has been offered to the police for investigation after accusations of “misgendering” have been fired from a trans TV broadcaster. Harry Potter Author Reported to Police JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, has been accused of misgendering a trans TV personality and was reported to the police as a … Read more
The Grenfell community has been left outraged at the company responsible for the cladding that led to the disaster, as it declined an invitation to attend Grenfell Testimony Week. The company has been labelled as “heartless cowards” by members of the community. Corporate Absence at Grenfell Testimony Week Sparks Controversy Arconic, the multibillion-dollar company responsible … Read more
According to new research, the penalty of being a mother is hugely contributing to the gender pay gap in the UK, which, after years of progress, has gotten worse since 2020. Research Reveals Pay Gap Woes PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has released research indicating that a combination of the “motherhood penalty” and insufficient support for women during … Read more
In a shameful legacy of broken promises and financial hardship, former miners suffer as the government raids pension funds, leaving them in dire poverty. Here’s the full story. Forty Year Wait Forty years after the historic miners’ strikes, former miners are being left almost destitute, with hundreds living close to abject poverty, struggling to make … Read more
Socialism and anti-fascism have been listed as potential signs of extremism within the UK’s Prevent scheme, sparking debates on civil liberties and counter-terrorism strategies. Here’s the full story. What is Extremism? Recently, there has been a massive increase in the debate surrounding what is and what is not listed as extremism in the United Kingdom. … Read more
A Watchdog investigation has revealed concerning reports of male guards potentially adding more trauma to “Incredibly vulnerable” young girls in the form of strip searches at Wetherby Young Offender Institute. Allegations of Mistreatment in Young Offenders’ Institution A young girl held in Wetherby Young Offenders’ Institution was reportedly subjected to “deeply” shocking strip checks by … Read more
The government has faced scrutiny for allegedly failing to adhere to a £2.4 billion promise to UK farmers. Many are now worried that without these subsidies, which were implemented to mirror the EU’s farming commitment, farms will be forced to shut down this year. Financial Discrepancies in the Agricultural Budget In a significant setback for … Read more
Women have been pivotal in shaping our world, breaking barriers, and fostering societal progress across various fields. Here are 21 ways in which women have changed the world for the better, demonstrating resilience, innovation, and leadership. #1. Voting Rights Spearheaded by figures like Susan B. Anthony and Emmeline Pankhurst, women fought tirelessly for the right … Read more