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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces critical vote on 'toughest ever anti-illegal immigration legislation'

December 12, 2023

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces critical vote on 'toughest ever anti-illegal immigration legislation'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a crucial vote in the House of Commons on his controversial immigration policy, aimed at sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda.

UK looks to resurrect plan to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda with bill to bypass human rights law

December 8, 2023

UK looks to resurrect plan to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda with bill to bypass human rights law

The United Kingdom's conservative government is resurrecting an effort to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda, after a court ruling shot down the policy last month.

BBC reportedly bars staff from attending major march against antisemitism in London: 'Controversial' rally

November 24, 2023

BBC reportedly bars staff from attending major march against antisemitism in London: 'Controversial' rally

According to staff from the BBC, the network barred them from attending the National Solidarity March Against Antisemitism in London this Sunday.

UK vows to press on with efforts to deport illegal migrants to African country, despite court blow

November 15, 2023

UK vows to press on with efforts to deport illegal migrants to African country, despite court blow

The U.K. government on Wednesday vowed to move ahead with efforts to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda after a blow from the country's Supreme Court.

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron makes surprise return as Sunak shakes up Cabinet

November 13, 2023

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron makes surprise return as Sunak shakes up Cabinet

David Cameron has now become the United Kingdom's foreign secretary after current leader Rishi Sunak dismissed Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

Anglican minister slams progressive Christians as 'fake,' calls notion an oxymoron

September 25, 2023

Anglican minister slams progressive Christians as 'fake,' calls notion an oxymoron

Free Church of England minister Deacon Calvin Robinson argued that progressive Christianity isn't possible, calling it "fake" in a new interview.

September 19, 2023

YouTube demonetizes Russell Brand after sexual assault allegations, cites his harmful ‘off-platform behavior'

Video platform YouTube announced it had demonetized Russell Brand's YouTube account following allegations that the comedian sexually assaulted four women years ago.

Hit British baking show ditches national-themed weeks after people call them ‘racist and tacky’

September 2, 2023

Hit British baking show ditches national-themed weeks after people call them ‘racist and tacky’

Popular British show "The Great British Bake Off" opted to ditch its nationality-themed weeks for the upcoming seasons after viewers complained they were "racist."

London mayor's 'Mate' campaign encouraging men to challenge sexist language scorched by critics

July 25, 2023

London mayor's 'Mate' campaign encouraging men to challenge sexist language scorched by critics

Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, is facing mockery on Twitter after he flacked for a campaign targeted against "sexist and misogynistic language" in society.

Mother begs Just Stop Oil protesters to let her 'take her kids to school': 'You lot are taking the p---’

June 5, 2023

Mother begs Just Stop Oil protesters to let her 'take her kids to school': 'You lot are taking the p---’

A number of Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested after disrupting traffic in London, with the group sharing videos of the incident on its Twitter page.