The recent suspension of Lee Anderson from the Conservative Party has stirred up controversy and raised questions about the party’s stance on racism and Islamophobia. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has refused to directly label Anderson as “racist”, but acknowledged that his choice of words was inappropriate. Despite the clear racist undertones in Anderson’s remarks
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Junior doctors in England have initiated a series of strikes in response to their ongoing pay row with the government. This has led to tens of thousands of hospital appointments being cancelled or postponed, causing major disruption in the healthcare sector. This latest walkout is the 10th stoppage by junior doctors since last March, with
The recent announcement by the industry regulator, Ofgem, regarding a £20 per month reduction in the energy price cap is a welcome relief for many UK households. The 12% reduction, set to take effect from 1 April, will bring the annual energy bill for a typical household paying by direct debit for gas and electricity
The recent debacle surrounding Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and the handling of the debate on Gaza has raised serious questions about potential political influence. Both the SNP and the Tories have accused Labour of trying to influence the Speaker’s decisions, leading to chaos in the chamber. Sir Lindsay is now facing calls to “come
Recent discussions among police chiefs have highlighted the need for new powers to allow officers to instantly disqualify drink or drug-drivers at the side of the road. This move is seen as necessary to take drivers who pose a risk to others off the road “immediately”. Currently, drivers charged with drug or drink-driving offences are
News broke as marine police teams discovered a body in the River Thames in London, bringing an end to the search for Abdul Ezedi, the suspect in the Clapham chemical attack. This tragic incident involved Ezedi throwing a strong alkali on his ex-partner and injuring her young daughters aged three and eight. The body was
A victim, identified only as Jen, recently shared her story of being assaulted on a busy train from Cambridge to London. The offender, pretending to sleep, sat next to her and began touching her inappropriately. Despite feeling panicked and uncomfortable, Jen initially hesitated to confront the man due to his intimidating stature. However, after sending
The recent case of commander Karen Findlay, who was subjected to “horrendous personal, sexist, and homophobic” comments after her appointment as an assistant chief constable with the British Transport Police, sheds light on the growing concern of cyber abuse against police officers. Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley expressed his anger and concern over the
Melanie Leupolz is breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes as a professional athlete and a mother. As a player for Chelsea, she defied expectations by returning to her sport at an elite level after giving birth. This decision was met with skepticism and questioning from others, as some questioned her choice to start a family during
In a significant blow to Rishi Sunak and his Conservative administration, the Labour Party has emerged victorious in two by-elections, resulting in a shift from blue to red in both Kingswood and Wellingborough. These losses mark a concerning milestone for the government, as it now holds the record for the most by-election defeats of any