Nigel Farage resigns as MP for Clacton, citing establishment "foul means" after undeclared donations. He will seek re-election in a by-election, framing it as "people versus the establishment". Rival parties refuse to stand, calling it a "stunt".
Nigel Farage resigns as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election, to face judgment from constituents over undeclared funding. He claims the "establishment" is using "foul means" against him following revelations of a £5m gift and undeclared staffing/security funding.
Photographer Martin Parr's last project, a documentation of Lacock, Wiltshire, is on display at Lacock Abbey. The exhibition captures changes and constants in the village over 40 years, reflecting Parr's signature style of observing ordinary British life.
Northern Ireland is experiencing its third summer of racially motivated riots, with paramilitaries playing a complex role. While not directly orchestrating the violence, some loyalist leaders chose neutrality, warning of anarchy if authority is removed. This situation highlights the enduring influence of paramilitary groups despite efforts to disband them.
South Western Railway's new trains, featuring a controversial Union Jack-inspired livery, boast upgraded interiors with air conditioning and increased capacity. Ministers hail the rollout as vindication of nationalization, despite initial punctuality issues. Efforts are underway to improve reliability and staffing.
Young men from South Asia are profiting from AI-generated far-right propaganda targeting UK audiences on Facebook. These "sloperations" exploit Meta's ad revenue sharing and content monetization, boosting Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment. Despite Meta's takedowns, pages often reappear.
Conservative and Reform leaders cheered as they address crowd, while Labour’s Pat McFadden met with boos and shouts of ‘where is Starmer?’Thousands of people gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday to protest an increase in antisemitic hate crimes and violence, as senior politicians and interfaith leaders called for unity.The Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, drew thousands of people to Whitehall, as Conservative and Liberal Democrat party leaders, alongside Labour and Reform representatives, addressed a crowd studded with Israeli and union jack flags, and ‘Where is Keir?’ placards. Continue reading...
Authority says workers and councillors ‘threatened for explaining the council’s position’ as union jack and St George’s flags taken downResidents, council staff and councillors have been subject to rising “abuse, harassment and intimidation” directly linked to the removal of unauthorised flags, a local authority has said.Shropshire council said it had recorded a rise in reports of abuse with staff and members “being threatened for explaining the council’s position” on the removal of flags and when they attempt to do so – “even in day-to-day work to repair street lighting”, the authority added. Continue reading...
Reform UK also wants a "patriotic curriculum," and to see the Union Jack flown.
