A group of trade union leaders, writers, and politicians have recently called for an increase in military aid to Ukraine. In an open letter, they argued that to achieve a democratic and lasting peace for the peoples of Ukraine and Russia, it is necessary to defeat Russia’s brutal imperialism. They called on governments to provide … Continue reading
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has announced her resignation amidst a crisis in the independence movement, funding battles with local councils, and disputes with NHS workers and teachers over pay. Sturgeon has been visibly worn and tired in recent times due to the intense pressure and toxicity … Continue reading
According to journalist Seymour Hersh, the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline pipeline which runs under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany was deliberately destroyed by the US Navy in September 2022, causing damage valued at £15 billion and the single largest spill of methane gas ever. The alleged attack was carried out under … Continue reading
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt may have taken part in “illegal activity” by failing to declare his investment in seven luxury flats, Labour said today. Shadow Cabinet Office secretary Jon Trickett said his party would be referring Hunt to the parliamentary standards watchdog over his failure to properly declare a 50 per cent interest in Mare … Continue reading
Former Equality and Human Rights Commission head Trevor Phillips has called for tougher policing in black communities hit by knife crime than in white areas with less violence. Phillips calls come after recent stabbings in London. Many have expressed dismay that PM Mrs May and London Mayor Sadiq Khan didn’t handle the spate of shootings … Continue reading
Havering Council in east London has become the first publicly elected body in the UK to back leaving the European Union. An alliance of Ukip, Conservative and independent councillors voted by 30 to 15 in favour of a motion declaring the UK would be better off outside the EU. The UKIP group leader on the … Continue reading