Israel and Reform UK slap Glastonbury down over ‘death to IDF’ chant
Crowds watch Kneecap performing during the Glastonbury Festival (Image: PA) The Glastonbury music festival faced backlash last night after two acts called for “Death to the Israel Defence Force” and “Free Palestine” on stage. Last night, Avon and Somerset Police confirmed it was…
Nigel Farage prepares Royal Navy for France migrant showdown under Reform government
Farage describes small boats crisis as ‘national security issue’ Nigel Farage has insisted he remains up for a major sea showdown with France over small boats as he maintains a policy of towing migrant dinghies back to Calais. The headstrong solution to the migration crisis…
Kneecap rapper won’t be charged after saying ‘kill your local MP’ in viral video
Kneecap performed at Glastonbury over the weekend (Image: Getty) A member of Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap will not be prosecuted after he was filmed shouting “the only good Tory is a dead Tory” during a London gig last year. The Metropolitan Police…
POLL: Should rapper Bob Vylan be jailed for chanting ‘Death to the IDF’ at Glastonbury?
POLL Bob Vylan chanted ‘Death to the IDF’ at Glastonbury (Image: Getty) A performance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival has triggered a national debate after rapper Bobby Vylan, real name Pascal Robinson-Foster, repeatedly chanted “Death, death to the IDF” during a live BBC broadcast from the West Holts…
Ben Habib and Rupert Lowe clash as both announce new Reform UK rivals on same day
Nigel Farage discusses Rupert Lowe investigation Ben Habib and Rupert Lowe have both announced they are launching separate Reform UK rival movements this morning, sparking a mixture of criticism and support from fans. Both politicians who have had furious fallings out with Nigel Farage over the…
Keir Starmer’s first year as PM has been humiliating – and it’s about to get worse
Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer (Image: DX) Most new Prime Ministers and Governments get a honeymoon period when moving into Downing Street. A spell when they are able to revel in the backing of an electorate which has given them the…
Humiliation for ‘wounded’ Keir Starmer as Angela Rayner allies say he’ll be gone in a year
Pressure is mounting on Sir Keir Starmer (Image: Getty) Allies of Angela Rayner expect the Deputy Prime Minister to replace Sir Keir Starmer in the next 12 months. Sources believe Angela Rayner boasts strong support from the Labour Party and union members. Her allies say…
Government responds to huge petition to stop asylum seeker benefits
Ministers want to process asylum seekers’ claims more quickly. (Image: Getty) The Government has responded to a petition calling for an end to financial support for asylum seekers. The online document, at the time of writing, has garnered a huge 395,267 signatures. The…
Reform triumphs to win three by-elections as Labour slumps to humiliating quadruple defeat
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK made gains at the by-elections, while Labour lost seats (Image: PA) Reform has won a trio of by-elections with a stunning surge in the vote – as Labour crashed to an embarrassing quadruple defeat in the wake…
‘Incompetent’ Keir Starmer blasted by historian for ‘worst start by Labour PM in 80 years’
Sir Anthony Seldon, right, has criticised Sir Keir Starmer’s start as Prime Minister (Image: PA) Sir Keir Starmer has been ripped apart by one of the country’s foremost political historians, who told Newsnight: “No Labour prime minister, certainly not since 1945, has…