Category: Politics

Sep

Politics

David Warburton: MP admits undeclared £150,000 loan from Russian-born financier amid misconduct claims

Former Conservative MP David Warburton failed to declare a £150,000 loan from Russian-born financier Roman Joukovski while facing allegations of sexual harassment and cocaine use. The 2017 loan, for a holiday rental project, was repaid with 8% interest. After the Sunday Times exposé, the Tory whip was withdrawn. Warburton resigned in June 2023, triggering a Somerton and Frome by-election.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Aug

Politics

High Court Orders Epping Bell Hotel to Evict Asylum Seekers After Protests and Legal Battle

A High Court ruling forces The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex to stop housing asylum seekers after violent protests and legal challenges. The Council claimed unrest and planning breaches, leading to a 14-day eviction order. The case fuels national debate on asylum accommodation policy.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Aug

Politics

Supreme Court Ruling on Equality Act Sparks Debate as Nicola Sturgeon Calls for Legal Change

Nicola Sturgeon reacts to the Supreme Court's definition of 'woman' as biological sex in the Equality Act, urging the government to address the impact on trans rights. She criticizes guidance restricting trans women from single-sex spaces, saying real safety comes from tackling predatory male behavior.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

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