Category : Westminster


Former Councillor Spared Jail in Child Sex Offence Case

A former Labour councillor in North London, Liron Velleman, received a suspended sentence after sending a nude video to an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old schoolgirl, leading to the collapse of his career and marriage.

Conservatives' Muslim Relations and Culture War Under Scrutiny

At the Conservative local elections campaign launch, Kemi Badenoch's response to comments about Muslims praying in Trafalgar Square failed to clarify the party's stance. This incident highlights potential culture war issues for the Conservatives, while La

Farage Stops Cameo Videos After Guardian Investigation

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has paused his Cameo video service following a Guardian investigation revealing clips with extremist slogans, support for a rioter, and neo-Nazi event endorsements. Farage falsely claims illegal data use.

Badenoch's Deranged Tory Campaign Launch Amid Doom

Kemi Badenoch launched the Conservatives' local election campaign in a surreal event, ignoring poll deficits and promoting fantastical policies, as activists cheered despite impending electoral wipeout.

UK Prison Fire Safety Deadline Dropped, Thousands at Risk

The UK government has abandoned its pledge to make all prison cells fire-safe by 2027, admitting it has known for nearly 20 years that a quarter of prison places are unsafe. This leaves tens of thousands of prisoners in England and Wales vulnerable to cel

Iran Strikes Stoke Global Alarm, Cyclone Narelle Hits Queensland

Western governments express deep concern as Iran's attacks on Gulf energy facilities escalate tensions, while Tropical Cyclone Narelle barrels into Queensland with winds over 250km/h. Plus, petrol price gouging reports surge and a teen stranded by UK pass

One Nation's Surge Reshapes Australian Politics

Pauline Hanson's One Nation is not a passing fad but a real force reshaping Australian politics, with its popularity tested in upcoming elections as voters flock to the right-wing movement.

IRS Glitch Masks $51M in Political Donations

A technical error at the understaffed IRS has left $51 million in campaign contributions unaccounted for, affecting key state election groups during a critical midterm year.

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