Author: Dave Carter

Tulip Siddiq, a Labour Member of Parliament and former minister, has been sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh. This ruling came after a trial conducted in her absence, alongside 16 other individuals, focused on allegations of corruption. Siddiq was found guilty of using influence over her aunt, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,… Continue reading Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence

Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, the founding figure behind The Independent newspaper, has passed away at the age of 88, according to a family announcement. Known primarily for his role in launching the publication in 1986 alongside colleagues Stephen Glover and Matthew Symonds, Sir Andreas left an indelible mark on British journalism. The Independent was notable… Continue reading Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent, dies aged 88

It looks like you’ve shared a comprehensive excerpt from an article discussing the situation surrounding asylum seekers housed at the Cladhan Hotel in Falkirk, the local community’s reactions, and the associated protests. If you want, I can help you with: – Summarizing the main points of the text, – Analyzing the perspectives presented, – Answering… Continue reading An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town

A former senior officer within the UK Special Forces has revealed to a public inquiry, during confidential sessions, that two previous heads of these elite units deliberately suppressed evidence pointing to potential war crimes committed by the SAS. This witness, identified only as N1466 in the inquiry, stated that in 2011 he had handed over… Continue reading Special Forces heads suppressed SAS war crime evidence, inquiry hears

The aftermath of last week’s Budget continues to dominate Monday’s newspaper coverage, largely focusing on Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the controversy surrounding her statements on the nation’s economic situation. Metro highlights the Chancellor’s assertion that she “didn’t lie,” countering accusations that she misled the public regarding the economic outlook before the Budget announcement. The paper… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Reeves 'denies lies' and 'must face sleaze probe'

The excerpt you provided is from a BBC News article discussing the efforts by Prince William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, to modernize the British monarchy and how their approach is being perceived by the public and experts. ### Key points from the article snippet: – **Prince William and Catherine’s approach**: They… Continue reading Can Prince William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win the monarchy more support?

The launch of Your Party has been marked by a challenging beginning. In the lead-up to this weekend’s founding conference, the party has been wracked by internal disagreements over a variety of issues, ranging from finances and leadership choices to even disputes about its very name. The opening session was marred by the expulsion of… Continue reading Feuds, boycotts and the birth of Your Party

Oxford University Press (OUP) has selected “rage bait” as its word of the year for 2025, highlighting the growing concern around manipulative content on social media. The term, which refers to online material deliberately crafted to provoke anger or outrage, has seen a threefold increase in usage over the past year. This rise points to… Continue reading Rage bait named word of the year 2025 by Oxford University Press

A decade after the introduction of Wales’ pioneering “soft” opt-out organ donation law, a charity and an academic have stated that the legislation has had minimal effect on increasing donor numbers. Wales became the first nation in the UK to implement this law on 1 December 2015, which assumes individuals consent to organ donation after… Continue reading Opt-out organ donation law presuming consent 'had little impact'

George Abaraonye, the former president-elect of the Oxford Union, revealed that he had been subjected to threats of violence following his remarks that seemed to express jubilation over the death of Charlie Kirk, a US conservative activist who was recently shot. His controversial social media comments sparked significant backlash, leading to a no-confidence vote that… Continue reading Ousted Oxford Union president-elect 'threatened'' over Kirk posts