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REFORM COUNCILLOR FORCED TO RESIGN AFTER INVESTIGATION REVEALS DOUBLE LIFE AS PORNSTAR

Stephen Mousdell, a newly elected Reform UK councillor in Merseyside, has resigned just one day after news reports revealed his apparent involvement in adult videos online, sparking questions over Reform UK’s vetting process, renewed scrutiny of recent candidate controversies and growing concerns surrounding the party’s rapid rise in traditional Labour strongholds.

BRITAIN TO ALLOW US FORCES TO USE UK BASES FOR STRIKES ON IRANIAN MISSILE SITES

Britain has widened its permission for the United States to use UK military bases, allowing operations against Iranian missile sites threatening the Strait of Hormuz. Ministers approved the shift under collective self defence, prompting political criticism at home and sharp reactions from Washington and Tehran as tensions across the region continue to intensify.
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MORE THAN 100,000 BRITONS REGISTER FOR ASSISTANCE AS MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS RISE AMID IRAN-RELATED ESCALATION

More than 100,000 British nationals have registered with the UK government for assistance and safety updates as tensions escalate across the Middle East. The surge in registrations reflects growing concern among expatriates and travellers as regional instability linked to Iranian military activity increases security risks across multiple countries.
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LABOUR ANNOUNCES MAJOR PARENTAL LEAVE CHANGES

Huge changes to parental leave are coming! Giving parents new rights from their very first day in a job. The reforms form part of Labour’s flagship Employment Rights Bill and are aimed at giving millions of families greater flexibility, security and support at work.
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DAVID LAMMY WON'T RULE OUT BREXIT REVERSAL, SAYS REJOINING EU COULD BOOST UK GROWTH

The Deputy Prime Minister has acknowledged that rejoining the European Union could provide a clear economic boost to the United Kingdom, as he repeatedly refused to dismiss the possibility of reversing Brexit. His comments, made during a detailed interview, reignited the national conversation about whether the country might eventually return to closer ties with the bloc.
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Police Officer Who Headlocked 15-Year-Old Girl Avoids Jail, Receives Community Order

A Met Police officer has avoided jail after putting a 15-year-old girl in a headlock at Camden Road Overground station in September 2024. PC Adrian Young, 48, restrained the girl for around 30 seconds and pushed her against a ticket machine with his hand around her throat. He has been sentenced to a 12-month community order, including 10 days of rehabilitation and 150 hours of unpaid work. Young remains suspended from duty while misconduct proceedings continue.
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REFORM'S ONLY BLACK CHAIR QUITS THE PARTY SLAMMING THEIR ISLAMOPHOBIA TOMMY ROBINSON SYMPATHY

Neville Watson, Reform UK’s only Black branch chair, has quit the party, saying Britain’s migration debate is “doing more harm than good.” The north London politician cited rising Islamophobia, growing Christian nationalism, and sympathy for Tommy Robinson within Reform. A devout Christian and son of Windrush parents, Watson said he could no longer align his faith with Reform’s direction and has joined the Christian People’s Alliance, urging compassion and unity in politics.
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UK PRIME MINISTER CLEARS THE AIR ON DIGITAL ID PLANS: ‘IT’S ABOUT CONVENIENCE, NOT CONTROL’

Today, we interviewed the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to discuss the government’s upcoming digital ID plans. In an exclusive conversation, he addressed public fears about privacy, accessibility, and government overreach, insisting the system is designed for convenience, not control. The PM promised that digital IDs will remain voluntary, highly secure, and backed by law, with traditional ID options still available.
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NEW POLL REVEALS THAT 50% OF CONSERVATIVE PARTY MEMBERS WANT KEMI BADENOCH REPLACED BEFORE NEXT ELECTION

Nearly half of Conservative Party members think Kemi Badenoch should step down before the next election, a YouGov poll reveals, highlighting deep divisions after the Tories’ 2024 defeat. While 46% believe she should remain as leader, 50% voted otherwise. With many fearing her focus on culture-war issues is unhelpful, almost half of the members expect her to be ousted before the 2029 election.
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RELIGIOUS HATE CRIMES REACH RECORD LEVELS IN ENGLAND AND WALES

New Home Office figures show religious hate crimes across England and Wales have reached their highest level on record, with thousands of people targeted because of their faith. The rise comes after last year’s Southport tragedy, which sparked violent unrest across more than 30 towns and cities. Communities say the atmosphere has changed, with many now too afraid to walk the streets. Despite the fear, many are still holding onto hope and calling for people to remember the kindness that once brought them together.
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