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Ex-London Mayoral candidate George Galloway has thrown his hat into the ring to become the new host of the BBC's flagship political show, Question Time, claiming he'd be perfect, as the "political class are afraid of him'.
- UK ‘complicit’ in killing Palestinians by selling arms to Israel - War on Want
The UK is “complicit in the violence” committed by Israel against Palestinians by not halting its arms sales to Tel Aviv, War on Want has claimed. It comes after London voted against a UN resolution condemning the Gaza killings. - ‘Unconscionably cruel’: Home Office must grant my epileptic son’s medical cannabis, urges mum
The mother of a child whose epilepsy can be eased by medical cannabis has called it “unconscionably cruel,” if the Home Office fails to grant more licenses that will allow medical teams to administer it to her son. - Man knifes himself to death after believing vest was stab proof, inquest hears
A man stabbed himself to death as he believed his vest was stab-proof, an inquest has heard. Jordan Easton died from self-inflicted wounds just five days after his 22nd birthday. - Deaths 'unexplained' as three killed in south London train incident
Three people have been killed after being struck by a train in south London. British Transport Police (BTP) have described the deaths at Loughborough Junction as “unexplained.” An investigation into the incident is underway.
- Tory MP’s policy adviser turns bikini-clad Love Island starlet
When the going gets tough, Conservative MP and Education Secretary Damian Hinds can seek an unlikely source of counsel: bikini-clad Love Island contestant Zara McDermott. - Galloway throws his fedora hat into the ring, as Question Time begins search for new presenterEx-London Mayoral candidate George Galloway has thrown his hat into the ring to become the new host of the BBC's flagship political show, Question Time, claiming he'd be perfect, as the "political class are afraid of him'.
- Count Dankula and British alt-righters 'join UKIP' in order to spite anti-racist campaigners
A number of prominent alt-right figures and YouTube comedians claim to have joined British political party UKIP, ostensibly to spite anti-racist campaigners who succeeded in getting them deplatformed. - UK ‘complicit’ in killing Palestinians by selling arms to Israel - War on WantThe UK is “complicit in the violence” committed by Israel against Palestinians by not halting its arms sales to Tel Aviv, War on Want has claimed. It comes after London voted against a UN resolution condemning the Gaza killings.
- Man knifes himself to death after believing vest was stab proof, inquest hearsA man stabbed himself to death as he believed his vest was stab-proof, an inquest has heard. Jordan Easton died from self-inflicted wounds just five days after his 22nd birthday.
- May’s softball interview with ex-adviser overshadowed by claims of ‘black hole’ in her NHS plans
Theresa May’s jovial yet awkward interview with her ex-head of broadcasting, where the PM promised that the NHS would receive £20bn a year extra by 2024, has been overshadowed by claims of a ‘black hole’ in her funding plans. - ‘Unconscionably cruel’: Home Office must grant my epileptic son’s medical cannabis, urges mumThe mother of a child whose epilepsy can be eased by medical cannabis has called it “unconscionably cruel,” if the Home Office fails to grant more licenses that will allow medical teams to administer it to her son.
- Upskirting protests hit Chope’s Commons office, as Tory MP hails his intervention as unifying party
Knickers have been hung outside the Commons office of Tory MP Christopher Chope after he blocked a bill prosecuting upskirting. Fellow Tory Nicky Morgan claims that opposition to Chope has united her party, so divided by Brexit. - Massive defense spending hike is ‘only solution’ to tackle a ‘resurgent Russia’ – MP report
Hawkish British MPs recommend the government increase spending on defense to three percent of GDP – exceeding NATO’s two-percent target. The measure is being billed as “the only solution” to tackling threats like Russia. - Former doctor could be responsible for ‘hundreds of deaths,’ claims MP
An MP says he will be pushing “very, very hard for criminal charges” against retired GP, Dr Jane Barton, if an inquiry finds that she is responsible for ‘hundreds of deaths’ at Gosport War Memorial hospital in Hampshire. - Deaths 'unexplained' as three killed in south London train incidentThree people have been killed after being struck by a train in south London. British Transport Police (BTP) have described the deaths at Loughborough Junction as “unexplained.” An investigation into the incident is underway.
- Is Prince Harry a Trump fan? Meghan Markle’s dad claims the Royal wants to give the Don ‘a chance’
Prince Harry was “open to the experiment” of Brexit and happy to give US President Donald Trump a chance, the father of the now Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle has revealed.
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