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Tommy Robinson, the former leader of the English Defence League, is to remain behind bars as three judges consider his appeal against a 13-month prison sentence for contempt of court - which he claims is excessive.
- Was Trump right? Is the UK in turmoil?
Before Trump’s UK visit, the president said he expected to find a country ‘in turmoil’. Though not helped by his political interventions, backtracking, and the protests organized against him, was Trump right? Is the UK in turmoil? - Operations stopped at London Heathrow after reported fire alarm at control tower
Heathrow is responding to an emergency, the airport has confirmed. It is understood that the air traffic control tower has been evacuated, flights are being diverted and planes preparing to take off have been grounded. - Tory MP slams Donald Trump and Boris Johnson as ‘giant egos who believe in fake news’ (VIDEO)
A Tory MP seems to have taken the colloquial idiom “to kill two birds with one stone” literally as he managed to launch a scathing attack on both Trump and former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in a single 30-second intervention. - National Action leader jailed for 8 years over banned neo-Nazi group membership
The leader of banned neo-Nazi group National Action has been jailed for eight years following a police investigation into a murder plot against Labour MP Rosie Cooper.
- Your first-ever childhood memory could be fake news, new research reveals
It turns out your first-ever memory could be a lie - researchers have discovered that a staggering 38 percent of first memories are purely fictional. The research was one of the largest studies into early memories. - Ex-EDL leader Tommy Robinson to remain in prison as judges consider appealTommy Robinson, the former leader of the English Defence League, is to remain behind bars as three judges consider his appeal against a 13-month prison sentence for contempt of court - which he claims is excessive.
- Tory MP slams Donald Trump and Boris Johnson as ‘giant egos who believe in fake news’ (VIDEO)A Tory MP seems to have taken the colloquial idiom “to kill two birds with one stone” literally as he managed to launch a scathing attack on both Trump and former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in a single 30-second intervention.
- Operations stopped at London Heathrow after reported fire alarm at control towerHeathrow is responding to an emergency, the airport has confirmed. It is understood that the air traffic control tower has been evacuated, flights are being diverted and planes preparing to take off have been grounded.
- Was Trump right? Is the UK in turmoil?Before Trump’s UK visit, the president said he expected to find a country ‘in turmoil’. Though not helped by his political interventions, backtracking, and the protests organized against him, was Trump right? Is the UK in turmoil?
- Entertainer takes swing at ‘PC culture’ as Punch & Judy gets boot for domestic violence
A veteran children’s entertainer has hit out at the “PC brigade” after his ‘Punch and Judy’ shows were axed. A school and local council are understood to have booted the puppet show amid concerns it glorifies domestic violence. - National Action leader jailed for 8 years over banned neo-Nazi group membershipThe leader of banned neo-Nazi group National Action has been jailed for eight years following a police investigation into a murder plot against Labour MP Rosie Cooper.
- ‘Almost Stalinist’: Labour Brexiteer Kate Hoey lashes out at EU
Labour Brexiteer MP Kate Hoey, who has come under fire for helping the Tories squeak through key Brexit legislation in Parliament this week to safeguard PM Theresa May’s position for now, described the EU as “almost Stalinist.” - Sexting Tory MP given ministerial role by May despite allegations of ‘inappropriate touching’
Disgraced Tory MP Andrew Griffiths was handed a position in Theresa May’s government despite being investigated following allegations of “inappropriate touching” by a female Tory councillor, it has been reported. - Teens snubbing sex & alcohol for family time, new research reveals
A new trend of youth snubbing sex and alcohol for quality time with family is in full flourish, a study reveals. The survey by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) found the majority of teens aged 16-18 never had sex. - US Secret Service agent dies after stroke during Trump’s Scotland trip
A US Secret Service agent has died after suffering a stroke during US President Donald Trump’s visit to his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. - Sinn Féin Gerry Adams’ home attacked: Man released on bail pending police investigation
A 35-year-old man arrested in connection with what was branded a “reprehensible” attack on the home of former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has been released on bail, police have confirmed.
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