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UK Jewish groups, from across the political spectrum, welcomed news that Ken Livingstone has resigned from the Labour Party, following his suspension for alleged anti-Semitism that has dragged on for the last two years.
- Four men stabbed in London's five-day knife frenzy, latest killed in broad daylight
London's knife crime numbers continue to soar, as four men were stabbed in a five-day frenzy of violence. The latest victim of London's violent crime epidemic died last night, stabbed in broad daylight in North London. - Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich may have to prove wealth to get back into UK
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea Football Club, may have to explain how he made his massive fortune to the UK government, as the billionaire is reportedly having issues renewing his UK visa. - Trident nuclear subs: MoD faces £6bn funding gap
The British government is on course to dip further into a £10 billion ($13.5 billion) contingency fund set aside for the renewal of its nuclear-deterrent Trident submarines, the National Audit Office warns. - Philip Cross mystery: Craig Murray asks if Wikipedia editor is network ‘demeaning alternative media’
A Twitter account attributed to the mysterious and prolific Wikipedia editor Philip Cross has just 200 followers, but why are so many mainstream media journalists rushing to give him (or her) a follow?
- "Don't let the door hit you on the way out’ - Jewish groups react to Ken Livingstone quitting LabourUK Jewish groups, from across the political spectrum, welcomed news that Ken Livingstone has resigned from the Labour Party, following his suspension for alleged anti-Semitism that has dragged on for the last two years.
- Trident nuclear subs: MoD faces £6bn funding gapThe British government is on course to dip further into a £10 billion ($13.5 billion) contingency fund set aside for the renewal of its nuclear-deterrent Trident submarines, the National Audit Office warns.
- Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich may have to prove wealth to get back into UKRussian oligarch Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea Football Club, may have to explain how he made his massive fortune to the UK government, as the billionaire is reportedly having issues renewing his UK visa.
- Four men stabbed in London's five-day knife frenzy, latest killed in broad daylightLondon's knife crime numbers continue to soar, as four men were stabbed in a five-day frenzy of violence. The latest victim of London's violent crime epidemic died last night, stabbed in broad daylight in North London.
- Philip Cross mystery: Craig Murray asks if Wikipedia editor is network ‘demeaning alternative media’A Twitter account attributed to the mysterious and prolific Wikipedia editor Philip Cross has just 200 followers, but why are so many mainstream media journalists rushing to give him (or her) a follow?
- 'Too old for ISIS, they'd behead her’ – Local Labour official condemned for Thornberry remarks
A local Labour Party official has come under fire for a tweet that dates back to 2016, when he claimed Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry was "too old for ISIS," adding they'd "behead her and dump her in a mass grave." - Tory discount chicken card won't fly as Nando's cries foul over plan to lure young members
It may have sounded like a good idea at the time, but discussions by the Tories to offer a discount card for restaurant chains like Nando's in order to attract younger members has fallen foul with the spicy chicken firm. - Frankie Boyle shocked as BBC ‘cut’ attack on ‘apartheid’ Israel – but why is he surprised?
Controversial comedian Frankie Boyle has voiced his displeasure at the BBC allegedly editing out his monologue that included a claim that Israel is an ‘apartheid’ state on his ‘New World Order’ show. But should he be surprised? - RT Exclusive ‘Teen prostitutes back on streets because police won’t give back bus’, charity tells RT (VIDEO)
A charity bus seized by police is unable to help underage prostitutes living on the streets of Reading until police make up their mind over a licensing spat, anti-homelessness campaigners have told RT. - 'Pop-up' brothels report argues for Nordic model to curb trade
A report has hit out at internet firms that are fueling a boom in the number of 'pop-up brothels' across the UK. Following the findings, a Labour MP warned of the scandal of "organized sexual exploitation" in Britain. - Russian ‘dirty money’ report sparks rift between Tory MPs
Security Minister Ben Wallace has criticized Foreign Affairs Select Committee Chair Tom Tugendhat, a Tory, after he “failed” to ask him to give evidence on the influence of Russia’s alleged ‘dirty money’ in the UK. - ‘Intensifying threats’ from space cause of concern for Britain as defense strategy launched
Britain must be ready to counter “intensifying threats” in space, Gavin Williamson warned as he announced the launch of the UK’s first Defence Space Strategy.
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