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The crisis of democracy and the New Right

The BBC’s Nick Robinson said that Conservatives think of Reform leader Nigel Farage as ‘a kind of Sunday roast with all the trimmings’ while...

Andrew Bridgen – Courage under fire: The UK politician brave enough to tell the truth

Andrew Bridgen: “Controlled by nobody. Representing everybody.” The UK is in turmoil. Elections are to be held on 4 July 2024, an unprecedented number of...

BBC criticised over ‘bizarre’ voting question

Pollster Scarlett Maguire claims a journalist asked her how she voted in the last election before she was allowed on air. A regular contributor to...

UK technocrats sharpen the knives of manipulation

My recently published research into the UK Government’s deployment of behavioural science strategies – ‘nudges’ – leads to a startling conclusion: in every sphere...

Assange released from UK prison – WikiLeaks

The Australian-born activist is expected to strike a plea deal with the US Department of Justice, court documents say. WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has been...

Remembering when the UK government used COVID to euthanise the disabled

In 2021, a harrowing issue came to light: people with learning disabilities in the UK were inappropriately given Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR)...

UK taxpayer to fund ‘woke’ study into link between milk and ‘colonialism’

New taxpayer-funded research, supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council in the UK, is set to examine the connections between milk and colonialism. Led...

West ‘provoked’ Ukraine conflict – Nigel Farage

NATO and EU expansion plans made Russia believe the West posed a threat, the Eurosceptic firebrand has said. Western powers essentially goaded Russia into launching...

Prince William marks 42nd birthday with Taylor Swift backstage selfie

Taylor Swift's Eras tour concert in London on Friday evening was marked by special moments, including a backstage celebration of Prince William's 42nd birthday...

UK’s richest family sentenced to prison for exploiting Indian staff

Prosecutors accused the Hindujas of spending “more on their dog than on their domestic employees”. A Swiss court has sentenced 79-year-old Indian-British tycoon Prakash Hinduja...

The evil clown returns: Boris Johnson is not done haunting world politics

Britain’s most scandalous PM, who turned 60 this week, left a dark footprint on the UK and the world… and he may yet return. Alexander...

UK Tories face election wipeout – polls

The Conservative Party is heading for its worst-ever general election result, pollsters suggest. The UK Conservative Party is on course for a historic defeat in...

Sunak cop arrested for alleged betting on General Election date

A police officer from UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's close protection team has been arrested for alleged misconduct involving bets on the timing of...

Watch: Alex Jones says ‘inbred’ Royals are a distraction and ‘pile of sh**’

The popular broadcaster was asked if he believed Princess Catherine had cancer. VIDEO: Watch what happens when Alex Jones is asked to weigh in on...

Majorcans protest against mass tourism, block beach access for holidaymakers

Protests erupted at Caló des Moro beach in Majorca as locals blocked tourists from accessing the idyllic spot due to frustration with mass tourism. Demonstrators,...

British soldier ‘rapists’ leave behind children in Kenya – CNN

UK servicemen previously based in the East African country have reportedly abandoned the offspring of their victims. British soldiers have been accused of raping thousands...

Princess Kate makes return at Trooping the Colour amid cancer battle

Princess Kate of Wales made a return to public life at the annual Trooping the Colour parade, her first appearance since undergoing surgery and...

British university loans dozens of looted artifacts to African state

The Uganda Museum has described the move by Cambridge as a significant step toward reclaiming the continent’s lost heritage. The University of Cambridge Museum of...

The confiscation of reality

The UK Meteorological Office has just reported that we have enjoyed the hottest May on record. Meanwhile, those of us who have lived in the...

Body found in search for missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley

The body believed to be that of missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley was discovered on a rocky coast of the Greek island of...

UK ‘celebrity’ doctors pushing COVID jabs on TV did not disclose payments from AstraZeneca

A call for investigation by the pharmaceutical watchdog has been made after several well-known doctors discussed the Covid vaccine on television without revealing payments...

Kate apologises for missing military parade rehearsal

In a letter to the Irish Guards, Catherine, The Princess of Wales apologised for her absence from the Colonel's Review parade rehearsal. The event, typically...

Farage calls for full investigation into COVID-19 jab safety and efficacy

Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has called for a comprehensive investigation into the COVID-19 vaccines, questioning their safety and effectiveness. In an interview this...

Urgent search underway for missing British broadcaster Michael Mosley on Greek island

The search for British broadcaster Michael Mosley has intensified after he went missing on the Greek island of Symi while on holiday. Mosley, known for...

UK Customs serve bankruptcy proceedings on BBC Breakfast host

BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt, 61, and his wife, actress Annie Breckell, are facing bankruptcy after being served a petition by HM Revenue and...

Notorious Turkish crime syndicates behind London shooting that leaves young girl fighting for her life

A criminal network stretching from the poppy fields of Afghanistan to the streets of north London has been implicated in a recent drive-by shooting...

‘COVID jabs may be to blame for increase in excess deaths’ – UK Telegraph

An article in the UK's Telegraph overnight says further research is warranted into the relationship between the COVID jab rollout and the contemporaneous unprecedented...

Farage launches election campaign, pledges to restore British patriotism and control immigration

Nigel Farage has launched a high-profile campaign to become the new MP for Clacton-on-Sea, declaring the seaside town as the 'most patriotic' part of...

MI5 shifting focus from terrorism to ‘counterintelligence’

The UK Telegraph's 'sources' claim the agency is allocating more resources towards counterintelligence. Britain’s MI5 counter-intelligence service has shifted its focus from potential terrorist threats...

London protesters rally to support Trump

Demonstrators have expressed solidarity with the ex-US president despite his recent guilty verdict. Thousands of British activists rallied in downtown London on Saturday, demanding the...

Star-studded party at London’s Chiltern Firehouse sparks noise complaints

A high-profile party at London's Chiltern Firehouse, attended by celebrities such as Maya Jama and Leonardo DiCaprio, has reportedly led to noise complaints from...

Sunak seeks to bring back conscription

Rishi Sunak claims compulsory national service would revive the “national spirit”. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to re-introduce mandatory national service if the...

UK urges citizens to stock up on food and water

A new website tells people how to prepare for all sorts of disasters. Britons would be wise to start stockpiling food and water and develop...

Alleged spy Matthew Trickett found dead in UK

Former Royal Marine Matthew Trickett was accused of surveilling Hong Kong independence activists for the Chinese government. A British ex-commando accused of spying for the...

UK PM Sunak calls snap general election

The leader of the Tory party has set a polling date of July 4. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a surprise early general...

Assange secures big win in US extradition hearing: How it happened

The High Court in London has ruled that WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has the right to appeal an extradition request by the US. Washington is...

UK media outlet accused of ‘justifying’ Fico shooting

Sky News has been called out for saying the attempted assassination of Slovakia’s “pro-Russian” PM was “not surprising”. British broadcaster Sky News has drawn criticism...

Empty offices – a catalyst for city centre transformation?

As 'hybrid work' becomes the norm, businesses are downsizing, leading to an increase in vacant office spaces. Many companies now prefer smaller, high-quality spaces, a...

London Mayoralty: Sadiq Khan secures third term in low turn-out vote

Labour's Sadiq Khan has clinched a third consecutive term as mayor of London, marking a victory stained with controversy and lackluster public engagement. Khan's win...

AstraZeneca admits it’s jab could cause potentially fatal side effect

The UK-Swedish pharmaceutical company has said its jab could cause blood clots 'in rare cases'. Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has for the first time admitted that...

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