Ex-spy chief warns balloon ‘gross transgression’ as US denies alien links February 14, 2023 A former head of MI6 has warned of a “gross transgression” by the Chinese authorities in sending a spy balloon into US airspace and urged the UK to “wake up” to the threat posed. Sir Alex Younger, who ran the UK’s foreign intelligence service from 2014 to 2020, told the BBC on 14 February that [...]
Tory leadership: Priti Patel will not stand in contest July 12, 2022 Home secretary Priti Patel has decided not to run for leadership of the Tory party, leaving Liz Truss as the likely standard bearer for the right of the party. Patel said in a statement today that she was “grateful for the encouragement and support” of her fellow Tory MPs, but that “I will not be [...]
Have you seen him? DON’T approach him: Manhunt continues for suspect in Clapham substance attack February 2, 2024 Police are continuing their search on Friday for the suspect in the alkaline substance attack which left a girl and her mother with potentially life-changing injuries. Abdul Ezedi, 35, from the Newcastle area, who was described by Metropolitan Police Superintendent Gabriel Cameron as having “significant injuries to the right side of his face”, was last [...]
If we want to cut immigration, we have to be honest about the trade-offs May 26, 2023 From our universities, to our health service and the productivity of our economy, cutting immigration would change the structure of all of these and the workers we recruit, writes Ben Ramanauskas
Angry car makers: Delaying petrol and diesel ban will damage EV investment in UK September 20, 2023 Leading car manufacturers have urged the government to give clarity on its proposed row back on banning petrol and diesel cars, saying they’ve invested hundreds of millions to meet targets. Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), said the policy change will cause “concern” among car makers. It has [...]
Cressida Dick’s last day: Londoners saw scandals, racism, sexism and homophobia under her watch, says Mayor Sadiq Khan April 10, 2022 Sadiq Khan has said he is not “going to hide from the fact” he lost confidence in outgoing Metropolitan Police commissioner Dame Cressida Dick. Speaking in Barnet, north London, the London mayor said: “In the recent past, she’s worked with many others to help us reduce violent crime but I’m not going to hide from [...]
Even on their favourite battlegrounds, the Conservatives have no new ideas August 31, 2023 The Conservatives have no new solutions or ideas for migration, crime, and pretty much everything else. They can't even turn old ideas into good policies, writes Will Cooling
City of London Police investigating 14 officers for misconduct charges January 18, 2023 The City of London police is investigating 14 of its officers for misconduct charges, although none are believe to be involved in any sexual offences, City A.M. can exclusively reveal. As the smallest territorial police force in England and Wales with just 958 officers, the number of cases accounts for a relatively high proportion of [...]
Home secretary Priti Patel wants criminals to ‘feel terror’ August 3, 2019 New home secretary Priti Patel wants criminals to “literally feel terror” at the prospect of breaking the law. Patel said she wants to “empower” the police and put more officers on the streets, but distanced herself from previous comments supporting the death penalty. Read more: Johnson to begin recruiting 20,000 new police officers in next [...]
Search for Clapham chemical attacker enters third day February 3, 2024 Wednesday's attack happened on Lessar Avenue, a few minutes walk from Clapham South Tube station