The recent controversy surrounding former Tory MP Mark Menzies and his alleged misuse of party funds has raised serious concerns within the Conservative Party. The allegations came to light after a whistleblower, Mr. Menzies’ former campaign manager, Katie Fieldhouse, spoke to The Times about the matter. The whistleblower claims that the Conservative Party was aware
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The recent re-arrest of Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, Peter Murrell, in connection with a police investigation into the Scottish National Party’s funding and finances has brought renewed attention to the ongoing probe. This development comes more than a year after Murrell was initially arrested and subsequently released without charge. The investigation, dubbed Operation Branchform, has been
Recent data from the Office for National Statistics indicates a slowdown in the pace of price growth in the UK economy, with the consumer prices index (CPI) inflation rate dropping to 3.2% in the 12 months to March. This figure, although slightly above economists’ expectations, marks the weakest level in two-and-a-half years. The easing in
In a recent legal challenge, a Muslim student attempted to overturn a ban on prayer rituals at Michaela Community School in Brent, north London, which has been known for its strict policies. The student argued that the ban uniquely affects her faith, as prayer is one of the five pillars of Islam. Lawyers representing the
Recent research conducted by the charity Chance UK revealed that a significant number of children who are excluded from primary school do not go on to pass their GCSEs in English and Maths. By tracking various year groups and analyzing data from 3.2 million pupils in England, the study found that 97% of those who
The aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing in May 2017 has taken a new turn as the injured survivors are now suing MI5, the UK’s security service. More than 250 people are being represented by three legal firms who have submitted action to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT). This legal move comes after the security
Sharon Osbourne recently found herself embroiled in a feud with Amanda Holden after making comments about Simon Cowell’s ability to maintain friendships. Osbourne, who has an illustrious career in the music industry, accused Cowell of not knowing how to keep friends during a conversation with Louis Walsh on Celebrity Big Brother. In response to Osbourne’s
Former armed forces minister James Heappey has recently advocated for the UK to provide training and support to Ukrainian forces in their conflict with Russia. This support, according to Heappey, should be focused on training and other assistance away from the frontline. In addition to this, Heappey emphasized the need for the UK to enhance
Caroline Flack’s mother has raised a significant point in suggesting that her daughter’s celebrity status may have played a role in the Metropolitan Police’s decision to charge the TV presenter with domestic abuse. This brings into question the impartiality of the legal system when dealing with high-profile individuals. The influence of fame and public perception
The tragic case of Ollie Davis, a month-old baby who died after suffering a “snapped neck”, has shocked the nation. Ollie was found lifeless in his crib in Leicester in October 2017, with numerous injuries including more than 20 broken ribs, fractures to his skull, collar bone, both arms, and the joints of all his