Category: Politics

Jul

Politics

Greater Manchester Backs Push to Repeal UK Online Safety Act with 16,000 Signatures

More than 16,000 people in Greater Manchester have signed a national petition calling for the repeal of the UK Online Safety Act. The campaign challenges what it sees as excessive limits on free speech and is urging Parliament to consider public concerns, as total signatures top 340,000 ahead of a 2025 deadline.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Jul

Politics

No 2024 Presidential Candidate Commits to Repealing Kids Online Safety Act as Bipartisan Support Grows

Both U.S. presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, have avoided pledging to repeal the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The act, passed alongside COPPA 2.0 in July 2024, requires tech platforms to protect minors online. Advocacy groups keep pressing for stricter CSAM laws and enforcement. Neither candidate's exact position on KOSA is clear, but there’s clear bipartisan momentum.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Jul

Politics

Hunter Biden's Bold Moves and Fiery Interview Stir Presidential Run Rumors

Hunter Biden's outspoken role in Joe Biden's 2024 campaign and a blunt interview have ignited chatter about his possible presidential run. His criticism of top Democrats and the media, plus his influence over campaign decisions, has caught the attention of Washington insiders and fueled intrigue over his political future.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Jul

Politics

Albanian Criminal Dorian Puka Flaunts Luxury Cars in UK Amid Deportation and Asylum Row

Dorian Puka, a twice-deported Albanian burglar, taunts UK immigration officials by openly flaunting luxury cars while his asylum appeal grants him legal protection from removal. His case exposes the cracks in the UK’s deportation system and intensifies scrutiny on asylum laws, prompting politicians to demand urgent reform of current immigration and human rights policies.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Jul

Politics

AOC’s 'Rapist' Jab at Trump Stirs Chaos Amid Bitter Epstein Files Showdown in Washington

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made headlines by calling Donald Trump a 'rapist' as political sparks fly over the newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein files. Tensions in Washington have boiled over, with Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino at odds regarding the handling of sensitive documents and online conspiracy theories.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Jul

Politics

Elon Musk Launches America Party, Backs Bitcoin Over Fiat Currency

Elon Musk has unveiled the America Party, throwing his support behind Bitcoin while dismissing fiat currency as 'hopeless.' The party pitches itself as centrist, pro-technology, and aims to challenge government spending. Musk's history with Bitcoin and unpredictable persona raise questions about the party's potential impact.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Jul

Politics

Norman Tebbit: Tributes Paid to Thatcher's Loyal Conservative Giant After Death at 94

Norman Tebbit, Margaret Thatcher's loyal Conservative companion, died at age 94. Known for his tough views on unions, iconic 'on yer bike' line, and survival of the 1984 Brighton bombing, Tebbit shaped UK politics and remained influential even after leaving frontline roles. Tributes highlight both his controversial legacy and devotion to his family.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Jun

Politics

PIP Payments Slashed: UK Disability Benefits Face Summer Freeze and Tougher Rules

Millions relying on disability benefits in the UK are set to lose out as the government introduces new rules. Universal Credit's health element will be frozen or reduced, and stricter PIP eligibility will cut payments for hundreds of thousands. Charities warn disabled people risk falling into hardship.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Jun

Politics

Trump Ramps Up Attacks on Fed Chair Powell After Weak Jobs Report Spurs Rate Cut Calls

After May's sluggish jobs report, Trump criticized Fed Chair Powell, demanding immediate rate cuts and blaming him for U.S. economic woes. Powell has held firm, citing the need to address inflation, while Europe pushes ahead with more aggressive rate reductions. The uneasy dynamic adds new pressure to U.S. monetary policy.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

May

Politics

Parliamentary Bar Closures Spark Security Concerns Amid Drink-Spiking Probe

Commons Leader Lucy Powell pushed back against calls to close Parliament's bars after a drink-spiking scare, warning it could put MPs at greater risk if they went off-site. Policymakers now face a balancing act between safety and the convenience of on-premises bars.

Kellan Fitzpatrick