Major policing operation as capital braces for Armistice Day pro-Palestine march November 11, 2023 Police are braced for hundreds of thousands of people descending on the capital for what is expected to be one of the largest political marches in British history on Saturday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a plea for “unity” amid tensions over a pro-Palestinian march set to go ahead on the day the UK marks [...]
Pound climbing fast: UK assets buoyed by PM Sunak as Sterling hits highest level since mini-Budget October 26, 2022 Rishi Sunak’s appointment as PM has buoyed UK assets this morning and is taking the pound towards the 1.16 level against the US dollar, the highest level since the mini-budget. “Almost all news headlines have centred around the appointment of Rishi Sunak as next Tory leader and Prime Minister. Discussing Sterling this morning with City [...]
Patel to delay Mike Lynch extradition as she pauses US fraud charges September 29, 2021 The Home Office has delayed the extradition of British businessman Mike Lynch, which means he will temporarily avoid a string of fraud charges in the US. Lynch, who founded software firm Autonomy, is reportedly allowed a two month reprieve on his charges of 17 counts of fraud from US prosecutors relating to Automony’s billion-pound sale. [...]
Coutts treatment of Farage ‘ought to jeopardise’ Natwest’s bank licence, senior Tory says July 19, 2023 Top Tory MPs have piled pressure on Coutts and its owner Natwest after the private bank reportedly closed Nigel Farage’s account because his views do “not align with our values”. Former Brexit secretary David Davis said the decision amounted to “thinly veiled political discrimination” and called it a “vindictive, irresponsible and undemocratic action”. Speaking during [...]
Politics in 2023: A look back at the highlights – and low points – of the year December 28, 2023 As Rishi Sunak runs out the clock towards polling day, we take you back through the political highlights - and low points - of 2023.
Braverman needs to deal in reality and green light drugs testing at UK festivals June 27, 2023 The lack of on-site drug testing at festivals this summer could have harmful consequences. It's part of a broader problem: the Home Office's "war on drugs" rhetoric is unrealistic, writes Elena Siniscalco
Al Quds Day march: Over 500 Met Police officers for Palestine demo amid Gaza tensions April 5, 2024 Police plans come after the Home Office called on the police to implement a "zero tolerance" policy to criminality, including support for proscribed terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
Paul Stewart: ‘Football is the biggest sport in the world, it should give something back’ November 14, 2023 The former England and Spurs player on Street Soccer, homelessness and Suella Braverman.
Have the culture war Conservatives killed off Cameron-style Tories? May 19, 2023 Is the nasty party back?
Analysis: The latest Met investigation is proof systematic failures go a long way back April 7, 2023 “We’ve been too permissive, that’s very very clear” was the admission Met chief Mark Rowley made on Thursday, when speaking about the admission criteria for policemen. It comes after the force published the results of its latest investigation into the conduct of its officers, and found 196 members of staff will have to go through [...]