In a recent interview on Sky News, the Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, was questioned about the controversial statements made by Lee Anderson regarding Sadiq Khan. Dowden refused to directly label Anderson as “racist,” but instead focused on the use of “wrong words” by the MP for Ashfield. This raises questions about accountability within political
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The ongoing pay row between junior doctors in England and the government has led to further major disruption as the doctors embark on a five-day strike. Tens of thousands of hospital appointments are expected to be cancelled or postponed due to the latest round of walkouts. This strike, which commenced on Saturday at 7 am
The energy price cap is set to decrease by £20 per month, as announced by the industry regulator. This 12% reduction will be implemented from 1 April, resulting in an annual energy bill of £1,690 for a typical household. The decrease in the cap is attributed to lower wholesale prices, driven by a milder winter
The recent chaos surrounding a debate on Gaza in the House of Commons has led to growing calls for Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to resign. The SNP has accused him of being involved in a “stitch up” with Labour over the handling of amendments to a motion, which Labour has denied. SNP’s Westminster leader,
The issue of drink or drug-driving is a serious concern that puts many lives at risk on the roads. Police chiefs are now advocating for new powers that would allow officers to instantly disqualify such drivers at the side of the road. Presently, drivers charged with these offenses have to wait for a sentencing hearing
The search for the suspect behind the Clapham chemical attack, Abdul Ezedi, took a grim turn when a body was found in the River Thames in London. Marine police teams had been meticulously searching for Ezedi, who had been accused of throwing a strong alkali on his ex-partner and her daughters, aged three and eight.
The British Transport Police (BTP) has recently launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at encouraging rail passengers to report sexual offences. According to BTP, public information and reports are crucial in catching and convicting offenders who commit such heinous acts on public transportation. The main goal of this campaign is to create a safer
The recent incident involving the appointment of assistant chief constable Karen Findlay to the British Transport Police has brought to light a disturbing trend of online abuse aimed at police officers. Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley expressed his outrage at the sexist and homophobic comments directed towards Findlay. He emphasized that such behavior is
In the world of professional sports, the idea of motherhood and elite athletic performance has often been seen as incompatible. However, Chelsea player Melanie Leupolz is defying this narrative as a mum who not only returned to her sport at an elite level after giving birth but also managed to excel in her career. As
In a major setback for the Conservative Party, Labour has emerged victorious in two crucial by-elections, turning seats previously held by the Tories into Labour strongholds. The results of the Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections mark the most significant by-election losses for a Conservative government since the Second World War, dealing a blow to Rishi Sunak