Kelly Morgan BBC Wiltshire political reporter BBC Labour Councillor Repi Begum shared her lived experience during a heated debate Conservative councillors were heckled with shouts of “shame” during a council debate on asylum housing. The motion, which failed to pass, proposed the Cabinet produce a report on how Swindon can avoid its housing stock from…
An investigation is underway into the theft of a union flag which was being flown at a civil service building in Londonderry to mark Queen Camilla’s birthday. BBC News NI understands an Irish tricolour was erected in its place. The Department for Communities said it was aware of the “unauthorised” removal of the union flag…
Thanet District Council (TDC) has passed a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in the area. Part of the order, which also covers tourist hotspots such as Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, makes it a fineable offence not to refrain from using foul and abusive language if requested by…
Two times around, the US president and the prime minister went, looking down on Donald Trump’s new golf course north of Aberdeen. Finally, they came into land, days of diplomacy garnished with absurdity. Downing Street are reconciled to the Trumpian ways of doing international affairs. If doing a few airborne laps of the president’s new…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Senate confirmed its first nominee of the week ahead of what is expected to be a jam-packed schedule to ram through as many of President Donald Trump’s picks as possible. David A. Wright, Trump’s pick to lead the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a five-year term,…
Indelible Telly/BBC Mhairi Black stood down as an MP ahead of the general election last year Former SNP MP Mhairi Black has left the party – predominantly over its stance on trans rights and Palestine. Black, who was formerly the SNP’s deputy leader at Westminster, said there had been “too many times” when she did…
The UK government’s ban on Palestine Action is a “disturbing” misuse of counter-terrorism legislation, the United Nations’ human rights chief has warned. Volker Turk urged the government to lift the ban on the group, calling it “disproportionate and unnecessary.” Earlier this month, Palestine Action was proscribed by the UK Government under the Terrorism Act 2000…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., on Monday, after he and other lawmakers tried to inspect a migrant detention facility, accusing the lawmaker of prioritizing the rights of criminal illegal immigrants over Americans. Van Hollen, a vocal critic of the Trump…
The announcement by President Emmanuel Macron of his intention to recognise Palestinian statehood puts huge pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to follow suit. The French have been itching to take this step for some time. They were planning to make an announcement some weeks ago but were forced to delay after Israel and the US…
Becky Morton & Sam Francis Political reporter Getty Images Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed he is launching a new political party, promising to “build a democratic movement that can take on the rich and powerful”. It doesn’t have a name yet but the MP for Islington North says the plan is for the…
