Tag #Uk Politics

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Musk's X Platform Fuels Concerns Over European Political Interference

Elon Musk, owner of X, faces criticism for interfering in UK and German politics by amplifying far-right narratives, promoting parties like the UK Reform Party and Germany's AfD, and spreading misinformation, raising concerns about democratic processes.

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Mone PPE Scandal: Criminal Investigation Launched

Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband face a criminal investigation over a £200 million PPE deal awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with allegations of using political connections and misleading the public to secure contracts for PPE MedPro, a company linked to her husband who stood to gain £60 ...

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UK to Investigate Anti-Terror Program Failures Following Guilty Plea in Terrorism Case

After the guilty plea of a terrorist who accessed an Al Qaeda manual online, the UK government announced an independent inquiry into the failures of its anti-terror program 'Prevent,' which had previously flagged the individual three times without intervention; the inquiry will also address the rise...

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UK PM Announces Public Inquiry into Southport Murders

Following the guilty plea of Axel Rudakubana for the murder of three girls and attempted murder of ten others in Southport last July, the UK Prime Minister immediately announced a public inquiry to uncover all aspects of the case, contrasting with previous government responses to similar incidents.

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Assisted Dying Bill Amendment to Address Anorexia Loophole

A UK assisted dying bill faces scrutiny over a potential loophole that could allow people with severe anorexia to qualify for assisted death; an amendment aims to replace 'capacity' with 'ability' to ensure full understanding of the decision.

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UK Government Ousts Competition Watchdog Chair Over Growth Concerns

UK government ministers ousted Marcus Bokkerink, chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), citing insufficient focus on growth; interim replacement is Doug Gurr, former Amazon UK boss. This follows CMA decisions blocking mergers and attracting criticism from businesses.

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UK to Change Terror Laws After Lone Killer Murders Three Girls

In response to the murder of three girls by Axel Rudakubana, a lone killer with no coherent ideology, the UK government will change laws to classify such acts as terrorism and launch a public inquiry into state failures; the killer accessed violent material online and was referred to the Prevent pro...

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UK Electoral System: A Risk to Democracy?

The UK's first-past-the-post voting system is criticized for its disproportionate distribution of power, potentially enabling a minority party to seize control, highlighting the need for electoral reform to safeguard British democracy and economic stability.

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IICSA Chair Condemns Political Exploitation of Child Sexual Abuse

Professor Alexis Jay criticized the political exploitation of child sexual abuse, citing the government's inadequate response to her inquiry's findings, which estimated that 1,400 children were sexually exploited in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.

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UK Plans Airport Expansion Despite Net-Zero Concerns

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to approve Heathrow's third runway, expand Gatwick, and increase Luton's capacity to boost economic growth, despite strong opposition from within Labour and environmental groups due to conflicts with the UK's net-zero targets and potential negative environmental imp...

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77 Arrested at London Palestine Solidarity Protest

77 people were arrested at a London Palestine solidarity protest on Saturday, with prominent activists Benjamin Jamal and Chris Nineham among those charged with violating police-imposed march restrictions, sparking accusations of government overreach and silencing of dissent.

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Southport Murders: Systemic Failures Exposed

Seventeen-year-old Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to murdering three children and attempting to murder ten others in Southport, following three referrals to the Prevent deradicalisation program; his actions sparked widespread violent riots across the UK.

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