The Met Police were on high alert with more than a thousand officers drafted in as two large-scale demonstrations were underway in London. An estimated 110,000 people were taking part in the right-wing ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest, police say. Footage showed Robinson supporters draped in flags fighting with the police, with some ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protesters climbingContinue reading “Protesters Clash With Police In London, Tommy Robinson Takes To The Stage”
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The Nation Remembers Its Dead
A two-minute silence was immaculately honoured by the enormous gathering at The Cenotaph. Hundreds of military veterans constructed a square about the memorial to the war dead having arrived behind a marching band for Remembrance Day. They were joined by cadets from the three military branches who stood in solemn honour as the Last PostContinue reading “The Nation Remembers Its Dead”
A ‘Tyre Tax’ Could Be Imposed On Drivers
British motorists could face a ‘tyre tax’ in the Government’s latest crackdown on emissions detrimental to the environment. Ministers at the Department for Transport have hired consultants to advise on how to deal with the emissions that scientists say are more harmful than the fumes from fuel. Although numerous brits are struggling with the costContinue reading “A ‘Tyre Tax’ Could Be Imposed On Drivers”
Fury At Whitehall Staff’s £145 Million Spending Spree
Whitehall civil servants camouflaged sparkling wine acquisitions and five-star hotel catering as ‘bookkeeping services’ and ‘administration’, as part of a £145 million of government debit card spending. Rishi Sunak has been accused of overseeing a shameful chronicle of waste as it was disclosed how officials splurged on booze, luxury furnishings and costly dinners abroad. OppositionContinue reading “Fury At Whitehall Staff’s £145 Million Spending Spree”
It’s Called The Home Office For A Reason!
Even more of the Home Office’s civil servants are working from home than before Jacob Rees-Mogg’s crackdown on remote working culture. An average of 46 per cent of the desks in the Whitehall headquarters were populated in the last week of June, down from 61 per cent in February. This is despite the efforts ofContinue reading “It’s Called The Home Office For A Reason!”
Cat-Calling Women In pubs Or On The Street Could Be Criminalized
Harassing women in pubs or on the street could be outlawed in a proposed crackdown on violence against women. It was reported that the Law Commission is set to call for the criminalisation of public sexual harassment such as cat-calling and making suggestive remarks. It will also recommend making encouraging hatred against women a criminalContinue reading “Cat-Calling Women In pubs Or On The Street Could Be Criminalized”
Efforts To Axe Taxpayer-Funded Free Lateral Flow Tests
The Treasury and No 10 Downing Street are reportedly torn on when to end mass free COVID testing, with some senior ministers concerned over its continuing cost. According to a newspaper outlet, talks are being held in the Government to scale back the initiative that enables everyone to get a free lateral flow test, andContinue reading “Efforts To Axe Taxpayer-Funded Free Lateral Flow Tests”
Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Ask To Meet With The Queen
Royal aides have been left bewildered by the sheer audacity of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after they requested a meeting with the Queen. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly hoping to introduce the Queen to their daughter Lilibet, who was born earlier this year on June 4. However, a source told aContinue reading “Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Ask To Meet With The Queen”
Hunt Is On For Leaker Of Queen’s Funeral Arrangements
Enraged palace aides are seeking the source behind the genuinely disturbing leak of top-secret plans that are to be enacted when the Queen dies. The details of Operation London Bridge, including ministerial protocols and funeral arrangements, were published yesterday morning in a move described by Whitehall insiders as disturbing, unnecessary and upsetting. The plans forContinue reading “Hunt Is On For Leaker Of Queen’s Funeral Arrangements”