X has repeatedly refused to remove dozens of social media posts containing racist abuse against UK politicians, including Kemi Badenoch and Shabana Mahmood. Researchers found X only acts when posts are reported as illegal under the UK's Online Safety Act, often restricting visibility only within the UK.
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch will pledge to scrap the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED), arguing it promotes divisive identity politics. The move aims to position the Tories as a responsible alternative to both Labour’s approach to equality and Reform UK’s more radical stance.
Henry Nowak, 18, morreu esfaqueado em Southampton após polícia não responder adequadamente aos seus apelos. O agressor, Vickrum Digwa, alegou falsamente ter sido vítima de racismo, o que gerou polêmica política e manifestações violentas.
Kemi Badenoch adopted a calm tone at PMQs regarding the murder of Henry Nowak, contrasting with her usual combativeness. This shift may be strategic, influenced by the sensitive nature of the case and Nigel Farage's rhetoric, while also reflecting her long-held views on "identity politics."
The Bank of England has shortlisted wildlife, including puffins, dolphins, and bumblebees, for new banknotes. The decision has sparked controversy, with some politicians criticizing the move, though the Bank cites anti-counterfeiting measures and celebrating UK wildlife. Public voting is open until July 3rd.
Adolescente estuprada no Reino Unido expressa dor e raiva após juiz poupar agressores da prisão. A vítima e sua família buscam revisão das sentenças, enquanto autoridades prometem análise urgente.
UK Minister Kemi Badenoch and rapper Nicki Minaj exchanged compliments, with Minaj likening Badenoch to Margaret Thatcher and Badenoch revealing she's a fan of Minaj's song 'Starships'.
Wes Streeting's potential Labour leadership bid is met with approval from his Ilford North constituents, who praise his local presence and personability, despite national polls ranking him third among contenders.
Party leader has been vocal about its gains in London and there is a feeling that its losses could have been worseBy any sane person’s reckoning, the Conservative party had a night to forget in Thursday’s local, mayoral and devolved elections. It lost about 500 councillors in England and ceded control of three local authorities to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK – losing to the rightwing upstarts in England, Wales and Scotland. Why then is Kemi Badenoch hailing these results as proof that “the Conservatives are coming back” – and why do many Tory MPs appear to agree with her?The Conservative leader was vocal on Friday about the eye-catching gains her party made in politically atypical London, where the Tories won back the totemic council of Westminster, took the most seats in Wandsworth council and saw off the threat from Reform in Bexley and Bromley. Continue reading...
Open letter criticising invitation to Nigel Farage warns of association with ‘racism and inflammatory rhetoric’Political leaders have been invited to a rally opposing antisemitism on Sunday, with British Jews hoping the “silent majority” will join them for a “million mensch march” across central London.The prime minister, Keir Starmer, is considering attending the Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, which is backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, while the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is expected to speak. The Liberal Democrats’ leader, Ed Davey, has also been invited. Continue reading...
Senior Labour MPs urge prime minister to step down within year as party suffers loss of hundreds of English council seats and humbling in WalesElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesKeir Starmer is under pressure to set out a timeline for his departure after a crushing defeat in elections across Britain prompted senior Labour MPs to call for him to step down within a year.In a disastrous set of results, Labour lost hundreds of council seats in England, many to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, which made big gains across the Midlands and the north as well as taking seats from the Tories in the South.Nigel Farage said a “truly historic shift in British politics” had occurred after Reform UK won hundreds of seats and control of more councils in England. The gains included Essex where the Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, has her constituency and which the Conservatives held for 25 years.Plaid Cymru became the largest party in Wales, beating Reform into second place, after Labour admitted it was on course to lose control of the Senedd for the first time since devolution. Morgan, the first woman to lead the Welsh government, became the highest-profile casualty and called on Labour to “go back to being the party of the working class”.The SNP leader, John Swinney, declared victory in the Holyrood elections – though was expected to fall short of an outright majority. The Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, conceded defeat saying his party had failed to counter “national dissatisfaction” with Starmer.The Greens gained their first two directly elected mayors – in Hackney and Lewisham – although they missed out on some more ambitious targets in London, as their leader, Zack Polanski, declared Britain’s two-party politics “dead and buried”. They also won three councils: Norwich, Hastings and Waltham Forest.The Tories were on course to lose hundreds of seats – both to Reform and the Liberal Democrats – across the south of England. However, they won back the flagship Westminster council in central London, with Badenoch announcing it meant the party was “coming back”.Labour appeared to be struggling in its London stronghold, despite early indications that its vote was holding up, unexpectedly losing control of Brent. Party insiders were closely watching councils including Lambeth, Lewisham and Haringey. Continue reading...
Badenoch’s statement came after the Conservatives won back Westminster and Wandsworth councils in LondonElections 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesKemi Badenoch has claimed that the Conservatives are “coming back” after winning back Westminster and Wandsworth councils from Labour in London, despite her party suffering significant losses throughout England in Thursday’s elections.The party also saw off a threat from Reform in Bexley. But the Tories suffered a series of losses in Essex, where Badenoch herself is an MP, losing 13 seats while Reform gained 52. It held on to Harlow, securing all 11 district council seats available. Continue reading...
Tory leader says the protests are ‘not the same’Kemi Badenoch has questioned whether the undisclosed £5m donation given to Nigel Farage by a crypto billionaire shows that he has been “bought”.In an interview with the Today programme this morning, the Conservative leader asked whether the donation was linked to Farage’s support for cryptocurrencies, and she said the donation showed why Farage could not be trusted as a political leader.Let’s see, I believe that people should look at the character of an individual.You look at Nigel Farage’s fishy £5m. I think that’s a very, very concerning story. No one gets £5m directly. This was not for his party. He kept it a secret. What was that money for? Who’s bought him?Well, I don’t understand why somebody who works in crypto gives this sort of personal gift, as Farage calls it, and then all of a sudden Farage is promoting crypto.He should have declared it. We’ve already made a report to the standards committee. He should have declared it because those are the rules in this country. Continue reading...
Tory leader says the protests are ‘not the same’Kemi Badenoch has questioned whether the undisclosed £5m donation given to Nigel Farage by a crypto billionaire shows that he has been “bought”.In an interview with the Today programme this morning, the Conservative leader asked whether the donation was linked to Farage’s support for cryptocurrencies, and she said the donation showed why Farage could not be trusted as a political leader.Let’s see, I believe that people should look at the character of an individual.You look at Nigel Farage’s fishy £5m. I think that’s a very, very concerning story. No one gets £5m directly. This was not for his party. He kept it a secret. What was that money for? Who’s bought him?Well, I don’t understand why somebody who works in crypto gives this sort of personal gift, as Farage calls it, and then all of a sudden Farage is promoting crypto.He should have declared it. We’ve already made a report to the standards committee. He should have declared it because those are the rules in this country. Continue reading...
‘I don’t understand why somebody who works in crypto gives this sort of personal gift, as Farage calls it, and then all of a sudden Farage is promoting crypto’, the Conserative party leader saidKemi Badenoch has questioned whether the undisclosed £5m donation given to Nigel Farage by a crypto billionaire shows that he has been “bought”.In an interview with the Today programme this morning, the Conservative leader asked whether the donation was linked to Farage’s support for cryptocurrencies, and she said the donation showed why Farage could not be trusted as a political leader.Let’s see, I believe that people should look at the character of an individual.You look at Nigel Farage’s fishy £5m. I think that’s a very, very concerning story. No one gets £5m directly. This was not for his party. He kept it a secret. What was that money for? Who’s bought him?Well, I don’t understand why somebody who works in crypto gives this sort of personal gift, as Farage calls it, and then all of a sudden Farage is promoting crypto.He should have declared it. We’ve already made a report to the standards committee. He should have declared it because those are the rules in this country. Continue reading...
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has apologised after a video posted to her social media account opposing reforms to the Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act featured footage of soldiers from Bloody Sunday. The video, shared on Tuesday, showed soldiers entering the Bogside area of Londonderry on 30 January 1972, when 13 civil rights demonstrators were shot dead. The Conservative Party removed the video and apologised, stating it was posted in error by young staff who did not recognise the footage. Foyle MP Colum Eastwood welcomed the apology but called for Badenoch to personally apologise to survivors and victims' families.
Tory leader says she did not sign off on video attacking Labour’s Troubles legacy proposals Kemi Badenoch has apologised after footage from Bloody Sunday was used in social media posts criticising a bill on legacy issues in Northern Ireland.The Conservative leader said on Saturday that she did not sign off on the use of a clip from the massacre, in which British soldiers opened fire on unarmed civil rights demonstrators in Derry, and that it was distributed by “very young people”. Continue reading...
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has been criticized for including footage of the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in a video opposing reforms to the Legacy Act. The party has apologized and removed the video, while critics labeled the use of the imagery as disgusting.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been criticised for retweeting a post on X suggesting police used excessive force when arresting the suspect in the Golders Green double stabbing. Home Office minister Mike Tapp said he was disgusted that anyone with this view leads a political party. The Jewish Labour Movement accused Polanski and his 'comrades' of being soft on terrorists. The incident comes as two Green candidates in Lambeth have been arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred over alleged antisemitic social media posts.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is under fire for retweeting a post suggesting police used excessive force when arresting the Golders Green attack suspect. Home Office minister Mike Tapp said he is 'disgusted that anyone with this view is leading any political party.' The Jewish Labour Movement accused Polanski of being 'soft on terrorists.' Two Green candidates in Lambeth have also been arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred over alleged antisemitic social media posts.
Suella Braverman has defended Nigel Farage's decision not to declare a £5m donation, calling it a private matter related to his personal safety. The Green Party faces multiple controversies: leader Zack Polanski criticised for retweeting about police force in Golders Green attack, and two Lambeth candidates arrested for alleged antisemitic posts. Reform UK announces policy to renegotiate Brexit to stop resident foreign students accessing £4bn in student loans. Meanwhile, Labour mayor Kim McGuinness says Keir Starmer could survive losing 2,000 seats but change is essential.
Suella Braverman, former Tory home secretary now Reform UK's education spokesperson, has defended Nigel Farage's decision not to declare a £5m donation from Christopher Harborne, saying it was a 'private' matter due to security concerns. Meanwhile, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised Farage as 'not down to earth' for receiving such a large gift. The comments come as Labour faces potential losses of up to 1,850 seats in English local elections next week, with party figures acknowledging Starmer must listen to voters.
Kemi Badenoch has attacked Nigel Farage over his £5m gift from a donor, saying someone who receives such a large sum cannot claim to be 'down to earth' or in touch with ordinary people. The Conservative leader made the comments during a round of local radio interviews, including BBC Radio Merseyside where she defended the party against claims it was 'aloof and remote'. Meanwhile, election forecaster Robert Hayward predicts Labour could lose 1,850 seats in English local elections on May 7, with Reform UK gaining 1,550 seats.
Steve Reed has dismissed 15 Labour MPs who voted with Kemi Badenoch's motion calling for Keir Starmer to be referred to the privileges committee as 'usual suspects'. The housing secretary told Times Radio and Sky News he was not bothered by the rebels, emphasizing that 99% of Labour MPs are united. The vote was won comfortably by the government, with 53 Labour MPs not participating in the division. This is the last PMQs of the 2024-26 parliamentary session before parliament prorogues at 1.15pm.
