Counter-protesters flooded the streets of UK cities in response to warnings of planned far-right marches with over 100 events scheduled for Wednesday night. Despite concerns and preparations by authorities, it appeared that the mass far-right protests failed to materialize as anticipated. Instead, counter-demonstrators took the lead in showing up in significant numbers, outnumbering any far-right
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Following the tragic attack at The Hart Space community center in Southport, three children lost their lives, and many others were left in critical condition. However, it is a relief to hear that all the children who were under the care of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital have now been safely discharged home. The hospital expressed
Recently, the prime minister’s spokesman issued a stern warning to individuals who incite violence online, stating that they will face the full force of the law. This comes in the wake of Elon Musk’s controversial comment that “civil war is inevitable” amidst the riots in the UK. Such rhetoric has been deemed unjustifiable by Sir
The recent outbreak of violent disorder across the UK has prompted the government to take a firm stance in dealing with those engaging in criminal activities. Minister for policing, Dame Diana Johnson, emphasized that the government is committed to using “whatever it takes” to ensure that individuals involved in violent behavior are held accountable. This
This weekend is set to witness almost 30 protests across the UK, many of which are organized by far-right activists. The demonstrations come in the aftermath of the Southport stabbings and follow violent protests that erupted earlier in the week. More than 100 individuals were arrested outside Downing Street on Wednesday, and additional arrests were
Levi Bellfield, known for his heinous crimes including the abduction and murder of 13-year-old Milly Dowler, was set to get married in prison. This raised significant opposition as he was engaged to a female visitor two years ago and was seemingly going to tie the knot behind bars. Bellfield was successful in challenging efforts to
The recent interest rate cut by the Bank of England, marking the first such cut since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been welcomed as good news. However, experts are cautioning that the road back to more favorable borrowing costs may be challenging. The Bank of England had previously raised the Bank rate 14
A shocking incident took place at London’s Oxford Circus Underground station when a homeless man, Brwa Shorsh, pushed a Tube passenger onto the tracks. The victim, Tadeusz Potoczek, a 61-year-old postman on his way home from work, narrowly escaped touching the live rail on the southbound Victoria Line. This act of violence could have resulted
On Monday, a man named Joel Verite recounted the tragic events that unfolded at the Southport stabbings. He vividly described arriving at the scene and being met with a horrifying sight – adults and children covered in blood. The emotional toll of witnessing such a scene was evident in his words as he narrated the
The government in England has recently made an offer to junior doctors, proposing a 22.3% pay rise in order to put an end to the ongoing strike actions. The British Medical Association’s junior doctors committee has agreed to present the offer to its members for consideration. This proposal, if accepted, will bring an end to