Tag: UK Politics
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English nationalism is biggest threat to Northern Ireland’s union, Nesbitt says
English nationalism declared as the biggest threat to the Union English nationalism is, according to Mike Nesbitt, the single greatest challenge to Northern Ireland’s position within the United Kingdom. The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader delivered his assessment at the party’s annual conference, arguing that the shift in political dynamics lies not with Irish nationalism,…
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Tony Blair-Epstein Meeting at Downing Street Sparks Debate Over Mandelson’s Involvement
New light on a discreet meeting at Downing Street In May 2002, Prime Minister Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein at 10 Downing Street, a meeting that has drawn renewed attention as newly released documents shed light on how Epstein came to Blair’s attention in the first place. The National Archives released papers detailing the encounter,…
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Tony Blair Epstein Downing Street Meeting Revealed
New light on a controversial encounter at Downing Street Newly released National Archives papers shed light on a brief, late-night-style encounter that has long sparked debate about the boundaries of power and influence. The documents show that former prime minister Tony Blair met with Jeffrey Epstein on 14 May 2002 at Downing Street, after a…
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UK Treasury Reserve Fund Clampdown: Ministers Told Bailouts Off
UK Treasury Reserve Fund Clampdown Signals a New Budget Discipline Ministers across the UK government are being warned that the Treasury’s reserve fund will not be a default line of credit for public sector pay rises or unforeseen pressures. In the run-up to the autumn budget, James Murray, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, outlined…
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Lenny Henry Urges Slavery Reparations for Black Brits
Sir Lenny Henry Urges Slavery Reparations for Black Brits Comedian and actor Sir Lenny Henry has joined a growing chorus calling for slavery reparations for Black British people. In his new book, The Big Payback, Henry advocates for the United Kingdom government to provide compensatory payments totaling £18 trillion, arguing that the effects of slavery…
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Sir Lenny Henry’s Pledge: Slavery Reparations for Black Brits
Overview: A High-Profile Push for Reparations Sir Lenny Henry has elevated the debate over reparations by calling for compensation for Black British people tied to the transatlantic slave trade. In his new book, The Big Payback, the comedian argues that the UK government should consider paying £18 trillion in compensatory payments. The assertion adds momentum…
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Starmer targets inflammatory chants at Palestine protests with curbs
Labour seeks broader powers to curb protests Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pressing for expanded powers to regulate protests, aiming to curb inflammatory chants at pro-Palestinian demonstrations and to address what he describes as the disruptive impact of repeated protests in key locations. Speaking to reporters en route to Mumbai, Starmer signalled that Labour would…
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Kemi Badenoch’s Conference Speech: A Standout Moment and the Conservative Future
Live at the Conservative Party Conference: Badenoch’s High-Stakes Address When the hall fills to standing room only for a party leader’s speech, it’s a signal that a moment is shaping up. At this year’s Conservative Party conference, Kemi Badenoch addressed a packed venue where Tory members crowded in to hear their leader outline a vision…
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Kemi Badenoch’s Conservative Conference Speech: Economy and Borders
Live updates: Badenoch’s conference speech draws standing-room crowd At a Conservative Party conference hall packed to standing room, party leader Kemi Badenoch laid out a clear, economy-focused message as she sought to energize activists and reassure voters after a difficult election cycle. The room’s energy contrasted with mixed public polling, underscoring the tension many Conservatives…
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Starmer Rues Jenrick’s Birmingham Remarks as Leadership Debate Intensifies
Starmer dismisses Jenrick’s Birmingham remarks amid leadership campaign chatter Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sharply criticised Robert Jenrick’s comments about Birmingham, describing the shadow justice secretary’s remarks as “hard to take seriously.” The exchange came as Jenrick’s criticism of Handsworth’s alleged lack of integration sparked fresh debates about immigration, race, and political strategy within the…