The Grenfell Tower fire of June 14, 2017, stands as one of the most harrowing and preventable disasters in recent British history. The inferno, which claimed the lives of 72 individuals, has since become emblematic of systemic failures in governance, corporate malfeasance, and societal neglect. Seven years on, the...
For almost two weeks, Britain saw a sustained outbreak of disorder with riots blighting towns and cities in England and Northern Ireland. New research by More in Common explores whether the disorder reflects the unease of millions across the country as some have claimed, or the actions of a...
The wife of a Tory councillor has admitted to publishing written material intended to incite racial hatred following the Southport stabbings.
Childminder Lucy Connolly, appearing via video link from HMP Peterborough, pleaded guilty to making the post about asylum seekers at Northampton Crown Court, after previously being arrested and re-arrested...
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Government exempts F-35 from export licence suspension – on same day evidence emerges Israel used it in attack on Gaza ‘safe zone’
The Foreign Secretary David Lammy today made a statement to Parliament on the results of a review of arms export licences to Israel, announcing the suspension of 30...
Have you got a picture of Margaret Thatcher in your house?
Your shed?
Garage?
Sewage outlet?
If not the Daily Mail wants to know why.
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Get one and quick or you could be denounced on the front of the Daily Mail.
Some suggestions:
The Tories are tired of shagging flags and have moved on to portraits...
When we consider the myriad issues plaguing our world today, economic crises, wars, environmental degradation, corporate misconduct, a recurring image often comes to mind: men in suits. These figures, clad in their uniforms of power and authority, have shaped the modern world, often with devastating consequences. The suit, a...
A shocking new revelation from Anthony Seldon's biography, "Truss at 10: How Not To Be A Prime Minister," has unveiled that former Prime Minister Liz Truss seriously contemplated cancelling NHS-funded cancer care in 2022 as a desperate measure to tackle the UK’s growing economic crisis. Although the plan never...
In the digital age, the evolution of journalism has taken a transformative turn, marked by the emergence of postjournalism. This phenomenon prioritises sensationalism, outrage, and polarisation over traditional journalistic values like objectivity and integrity. In this article, we delve deeper into the mechanisms of postjournalism, exploring how it manufactures...
A background to Elon Musk
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and most recently, Twitter (rebranded as X), has become one of the most polarising figures of the 21st century. While he is lauded by some as a pioneering visionary, his popularity has significantly waned in...
What are winter fuel payments?
Winter fuel payments are a state benefit for pensioners that are designed to help with their heating bills. They were introduced in 1997 by the last Labour government and have been available to everyone in the UK (and some countries beyond) who has reached state...
