Author: Dave Carter

The government’s planned legislation concerning the Chagos Islands will not be discussed in the House of Lords as was initially scheduled. This bill, which proposes transferring sovereignty of the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius while allowing the UK to retain a key military base through a lease costing £101 million annually, was set for debate… Continue reading Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill

Andy Reid’s life was forever altered during his third month in Afghanistan when he stepped on a Taliban improvised explosive device while on a routine patrol in Helmand Province. The explosion resulted in the loss of both his legs and one arm. Reflecting on the moment, Reid recalls, “I was there on the floor on… Continue reading 'He should apologise': Anger of veterans and relatives at Trump Nato remarks

The prime minister has delivered his most forceful public rebuke yet of Donald Trump’s comments concerning the war in Afghanistan. Over the past week, Sir Keir Starmer has found himself compelled to publicly criticize the president on three separate occasions, despite efforts to cultivate a strong working relationship with him. Upon returning to Downing Street… Continue reading Chris Mason: Keir Starmer's strongest rebuke yet for Donald Trump

The Duke of Sussex has emphasized the need to honor the sacrifices made by NATO troops with honesty and respect, responding to remarks by the US president that suggested allied forces kept a distance from frontline combat in Afghanistan. Prince Harry, who was deployed twice to Afghanistan, highlighted the personal impact of the conflict, saying,… Continue reading Prince Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'

Angela Rayner, the former deputy prime minister, is reportedly opposed to any attempts to prevent Andy Burnham from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, according to information obtained by the BBC. It is anticipated that Rayner will make her support for Burnham publicly known at the Labour north west regional conference scheduled for… Continue reading Angela Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election

Recent confirmation of delays to English local elections means around 250 councillors could end up serving extended terms of up to seven years. This extension results from a significant reorganisation of local government, which has led nearly 30 councils to postpone their scheduled elections this year. Some councils proactively requested these deferrals, while others provided… Continue reading 250 councillors will serve seven year terms, following election delays

Philip Young, a former Conservative councillor, has admitted to a series of sexual offences against his ex-wife over a span of 13 years. Among the charges to which he pleaded guilty are multiple counts of rape, as well as other offences including administering a substance with intent to stupefy and voyeurism. Despite these admissions, Young… Continue reading Philip Young pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife

Two Army instructors, stationed at the infantry training centre in Catterick, were sentenced and expelled from the military after engaging in sexual relations with a 17-year-old recruit. Lance Sergeant Antony Pugh, aged 36, and Sergeant Connor Forgan, 32, were found guilty by a court martial board despite their denials of the charges, which involved sexual… Continue reading Catterick Army instructors jailed over sex with teenage recruit

Robbie Williams has achieved a significant landmark on the UK album chart by surpassing The Beatles to become the artist with the highest number of number one albums in chart history. His latest release, *Britpop*, which hit the shelves last Friday, marks the 16th chart-topping album of his solo career—an impressive run that began with… Continue reading Robbie Williams breaks The Beatles' chart record with his 16th number one album Britpop

A 55-year-old man, Richard Downey, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a sexual assault committed nearly three decades ago against a 13-year-old girl. The incident took place on 23 September 1997, when the teenager was walking home in her school uniform along a footpath near Wyllie in Caerphilly county. Authorities were able… Continue reading Man jailed for 1997 sexual assault on 13-year-old near Blackwood