A week of chaos in the House of Commons resulted in more than 60 MPs calling for Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s resignation. It all began on Wednesday when the Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP) was granted an opposition day. This meant the party could propose a motion for debate, with the government allowed to suggest amendments.… Continue reading Deputy PM to be quizzed by Kuenssberg – BBC News
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Rishi Sunak warns of hatred in politics after Lee Anderson row
The United Kingdom has been plunged into a political turmoil as Conservative MP Lee Anderson made Islamophobic comments about Mayor Sadiq Khan. Anderson refused to apologize for his remarks and was subsequently suspended from the party. Anderson had claimed that Islamists had “got control” of Khan and “given our capital city away to his mates.”… Continue reading Rishi Sunak warns of hatred in politics after Lee Anderson row
Take a trip along the 'other' Clyde tunnel
A journey along the length of the abandoned Clyde Tunnel will take you through two circular rotunda buildings situated around Glasgow’s Finnieston Crane, which serve as the entry and exit points for this Victorian underground river crossing. This pedestrian tunnel was in use until 1980 when it was closed to the public, leaving it to… Continue reading Take a trip along the 'other' Clyde tunnel
SNP to push for fresh Gaza debate after Commons vote chaos
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has announced that it will be calling for another debate in the Commons on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. The announcement came after chaos ensued following the Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s decision to allow MPs to vote on the Labour Party’s amendment to the SNP’s ceasefire motion, meaning… Continue reading SNP to push for fresh Gaza debate after Commons vote chaos
Battersea power station and The Piece Hall among landmarks given new life
The BT Tower, a well-known landmark in London, has been sold for £275m and will be transformed into a hotel, following a trend of historic buildings across England being converted into new ventures. Similarly, Battersea Power Station underwent a decade-long revamp, which included the dismantling and rebuilding of its iconic chimneys due to corrosion of… Continue reading Battersea power station and The Piece Hall among landmarks given new life
Inside the long-abandoned tunnel beneath the Clyde
Deep beneath the River Clyde lies an abandoned Victorian tunnel that only a select few are permitted to enter. The entrance and exit points are marked by two circular rotunda buildings, one of which is situated in the shadow of Glasgow’s famous Finnieston Crane. The Glasgow Harbor Tunnel Company began excavations in the 1890s, promising… Continue reading Inside the long-abandoned tunnel beneath the Clyde
US and UK carry out fresh strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
On Saturday, US and UK fighter planes carried out joint strikes on 18 Houthi sites in Yemen in an effort to further degrade their capabilities. The allies targeted storage facilities, drones, air defense systems, radars, and a helicopter of the militant movement. The Houthis have controlled large areas of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, for… Continue reading US and UK carry out fresh strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
RMT leader Mick Lynch gives Jeremy Corbyn general election backing
The RMT Union has declared its support for former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in the next general election. Corbyn, who has served as MP for Islington North since 1983, was banned from running as a Labour candidate last year following his suspension from the party amid a row over antisemitism. The 74-year-old politician is expected… Continue reading RMT leader Mick Lynch gives Jeremy Corbyn general election backing
Former England and QPR forward Bowles dies aged 75
Former England and Queens Park Rangers footballer Stan Bowles has died at the age of 75. Bowles had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and played over 560 games in English football, earning five caps for England. He played for several clubs over his career, including Manchester City, Bury, Crewe Alexandra, Carlisle United, Nottingham Forest, Leyton… Continue reading Former England and QPR forward Bowles dies aged 75
Ukraine soldiers in combat-training at secret camp in East Anglia
Allied forces have been training Ukrainian soldiers at a specially constructed combat-training camp in a secret location in the East of England, two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The UK Armed Forces’ programme, known as Operation Interflex, has been created to develop and prepare Ukrainian recruits to fight against Russian forces. Military personnel… Continue reading Ukraine soldiers in combat-training at secret camp in East Anglia