Category: Politics
Asylum Seeker Housing Sparks Tensions at Portsmouth Protest as Locals Respond to Housing Crisis
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 9 Aug, 2025 Comments (0)
Anti-immigrant protesters called for the closure of Portsmouth's Royal Beach Hotel as an asylum seeker facility, voicing concern amid a severe local housing shortage. The demonstration was peaceful but tense, reflecting wider national discontent and recent policy changes around asylum seeker accommodation.
Reform UK Vows to Scrap Online Safety Act Over Free Speech Fears
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 29 Jul, 2025 Comments (0)
Reform UK promises to repeal the controversial Online Safety Act, calling it 'borderline dystopian'. Party leaders argue it threatens free speech, while the government insists the law is essential for digital safety. Other political groups are also raising alarms about potential overreach.
UK’s Online Safety Act Spurs Privacy Fears and Free Speech Clash
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 29 Jul, 2025 Comments (0)
The UK's Online Safety Act, set for full enforcement by July 2025, compels platforms to aggressively police illegal and harmful content, demanding robust age verification and opening the door to content scans—even on encrypted apps. Critics warn the law’s sweeping reach threatens privacy, freedom of expression, and digital rights.
Norman Tebbit, Key Thatcher Ally and Conservative Icon, Dies at 94
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 9 Jul, 2025 Comments (0)
Norman Tebbit, a defining voice in Margaret Thatcher's era and a force within the Conservative Party, has passed away aged 94. Fellow politicians are remembering him as Thatcher's unwavering lieutenant, whose actions helped steer key government policies during the 1980s.
UK Slams BBC Over 'Death to the IDF' Chants Aired Live From Glastonbury Festival
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 29 Jun, 2025 Comments (0)
The UK government demanded answers from the BBC after rapper Bobby Vylan led 'Death to the IDF' chants at Glastonbury, aired live on national TV. Police are investigating if laws were broken, while controversy swirls over festival performances and editorial oversights.
Imposter MP 'Ana Key' Sparks Police Probe After Duping Public With Fake Commons Credentials
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 20 Jun, 2025 Comments (0)
A socialist artist calling herself 'Ana Key MP' posed as a Member of Parliament for a made-up constituency, complete with a website and official paperwork. After she was reported by the genuine MP, police and the House of Commons launched investigations into the identity fraud.
RFK Jr. Targets Fauci Over Wuhan Lab Funding and COVID Origins, Stirring Controversy
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 15 Jun, 2025 Comments (0)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims Dr. Anthony Fauci's funding of research at Wuhan lab led to the COVID-19 outbreak. Kennedy's book alleges lab safety failures, while officials and experts continue to dismiss these claims as lacking evidence and fueling misinformation.
DOGE's Workforce Reshaping Tool Set to Turbocharge US Federal Job Cuts After Musk Departure
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 11 May, 2025 Comments (0)
DOGE's new Workforce Reshaping Tool is gearing up to automate layoffs across federal agencies, with the Department of Veterans Affairs and IRS in the crosshairs. Over 260,000 federal employees have already left since January 2025. The tool's rollout, minus Elon Musk's involvement, has sparked legal and ethical questions.
Wiltshire Local Elections 2025: What Voters Need to Know About Polling Day and Parish Contests
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 2 May, 2025 Comments (0)
Wiltshire's 2025 local elections are set for May 1, covering all 98 Unitary Council seats and numerous parish council positions. Voters must bring photo ID. With 47 parish areas contested and nomination forms due by April 2, officials expect costs to rise compared to 2021. Full results will be posted online.
Universal Credit Deduction Cap Lowered to 15%, Offering £420 Yearly Boost for 1.2 Million UK Households
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 1 May, 2025 Comments (0)
Universal Credit deductions will be capped at 15% of the standard allowance from April 2025, raising annual incomes by £420 for 1.2 million UK households. The change follows court challenges and is part of cost-of-living relief, though issues like advance loan repayments remain.
