Miliband says Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, as Iran ambassador summoned

The UK foreign secretary has formally summoned the Iranian ambassador to communicate a clear message: Britain will not accept any threats on its territory following a security incident at RAF Fairford last month. Ed Miliband condemned Iran’s ongoing efforts to jeopardize the UK’s safety through its criminal networks, proxy agents, and state-sponsored malign activities, labeling… Continue reading Miliband says Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, as Iran ambassador summoned

Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs

The home secretary has announced that police protection will be extended to political figures who are not currently serving as Members of Parliament. Shabana Mahmood informed MPs that the existing security measures were inadequate for individuals involved in public life. This new provision will now include peers, former MPs, and party spokespeople. In addition to… Continue reading Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs

Drumcree: Garvaghy Road residents fail in bid to challenge Parades Commission decision

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the attempt by residents of the Garvaghy Road to overturn the Parades Commission’s approval of the Drumcree parade moving through their predominantly nationalist area. The judges emphasized that their role was limited to assessing the legality of the commission’s decision rather than determining whether the march should actually take… Continue reading Drumcree: Garvaghy Road residents fail in bid to challenge Parades Commission decision

Norfolk school stabbing trial hears from defendant's mum

The trial revealed a poignant moment when the mother of a teenage boy involved in a school stabbing received a message from her son apologizing shortly after the incident. The attack took place at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich on March 11, where a 15-year-old girl was stabbed in the back. The accused, a… Continue reading Norfolk school stabbing trial hears from defendant's mum

Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial

Russell Brand has appeared in court as his trial for rape and sexual assault gets underway. The 51-year-old comedian and actor faces multiple allegations from six women, claiming incidents took place between 1999 and 2009. The proceedings are being held at Southwark Crown Court, with the trial expected to extend for up to ten weeks.… Continue reading Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial

Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after fatal tiger attack

Yorkshire Wildlife Park has remained closed for a third consecutive day as authorities continue their investigation into the death of a man who was attacked by a tiger after entering its enclosure. The incident occurred over the weekend at the park near Doncaster when the man reportedly climbed down from a walkway into the tiger’s… Continue reading Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after fatal tiger attack

Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say

The prime minister is set to address the Commons later with a strong message that rejecting a closer partnership with the European Union—if such an agreement can be reached—would amount to a “dereliction of duty.” In his statement, Andy Burnham will emphasize the need to acknowledge the negative consequences Brexit has had, stating that “the… Continue reading Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say