More than 70 small boat migrants have landed a taxpayer-funded windfall after the High Court ruled the Home Office acted unlawfully by taking their mobile phones on arrival in Britain. The controversial policy, introduced during a surge in Channel crossings in 2020, saw asylum seekers searched, and their mobiles and SIM cards seized, with data in numerousContinue reading “A Total Of 70 Boat Migrants Will Receive Compensation”
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Keir Starmer Was Skewered By Piers Morgan
Piers Morgan issued a brutal three-word warning to Sir Keir Starmer about his future in No 10 as tensions rise in government. On Wednesday, February 4, the Labour leader sparked backlash after telling Parliament he was aware of Lord Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein when he appointed him as US ambassador. He added that he was misled about the ‘sheerContinue reading “Keir Starmer Was Skewered By Piers Morgan”
Londoners Over 60: Scrap Free Travel?
Travel passes for the over-60s are still in abundance. Should it be, even for the rich? Why not? We don’t get much for free while we’re here on Earth, but I’m not sure if it should be given to everyone. But those who are on a low income should be allowed a free pass. TheContinue reading “Londoners Over 60: Scrap Free Travel?”
Pensioners Could Lose Free Tube Travel Perk
Pensioners could lose their free London Underground travel perk as costs for the freebie soar to £372 million. Freedom Passes reduce daily expenses for millions of people in the capital by enabling pensioners to utilise London’s whole transport system at no cost. The scheme has always included Underground and Overground travel, but London Councils – the bodyContinue reading “Pensioners Could Lose Free Tube Travel Perk”
Police Chief Constable Will Retire From Her £150,000 Job
One of Britain’s top women police officers will ‘retire’ from her £150,000-a-year job – before returning to it a day later to protect her pension. Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman, head of the North Wales force, will retire before rejoining after the 24-hour break. Ms Blakeman, 56, who is chairman of the British Association of WomenContinue reading “Police Chief Constable Will Retire From Her £150,000 Job”
Britain’s Debt Soars Under Labour
Britain’s national debt skyrocketed by an eye-watering £186 billion during Labour’s first year in power, an analysis has shown. From the end of July 2024 to the end of last month, the UK’s national debt increased from £2.53 trillion to £2.71 trillion, according to an analysis of official figures. It means the Labour Government put BritainContinue reading “Britain’s Debt Soars Under Labour”
Angela ‘Two Homes’ Rayner
Angela Rayner has been accused of using national security laws to hide the fact that she has the option of three bathrooms in her taxpayer-funded grace-and-favour home. The Deputy Prime Minister’s officials refused to answer a Parliamentary question about the number of bedrooms in her London residence in Admiralty House, for security and operational reasons’. However, the Conservatives have discoveredContinue reading “Angela ‘Two Homes’ Rayner”
Southport Councillor’s Wife Lucy Connolly Mistreated In Prison
Lucy Connolly has been mistreated by prison officers who have handcuffed and stripped her of privileges, Richard Tice has claimed. Reform UK’s deputy leader claimed Connolly was ‘manhandled without provocation’ after visiting her today at HMP Peterborough, where she is serving a 31-month sentence for posting a racist tweet in the wake of the SouthportContinue reading “Southport Councillor’s Wife Lucy Connolly Mistreated In Prison”
Migrants Will Soon Need To Speak Fluent English
Migrants coming to live and work in Britain will be expected to speak much better English under a bold new crackdown from Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government. Ministers will demand that overseas workers meet a significantly higher standard of English before being granted a UK visa in a sweeping overhaul of the immigration system, which will be unveiledContinue reading “Migrants Will Soon Need To Speak Fluent English”