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British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles

She told the BBC the formal charges were “very vague”. “I’ve reviewed the charge sheet and from reading…
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Simon Hunter Feb 27

The Independent Feb 27

Carol Vorderman cries as Green Party wins historic Gorton and Denton by-election
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Carol Vorderman cries as Green Party wins historic Gorton and Denton by-election | Flipboard

Carol Vorderman has shared her tearful reaction to the Green Party's historic win in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Following the election results on Friday, 27 February, the Green’s Hannah Spencer received 14,980 votes, while Reform UK's Matt Goodwin came second with 10,578, ousting Labour from a formerly safe seat. Watching the vote count come through in the early hours of Friday morning, the media personality struggled to hold back tears as she praised the newly-elected MP's speech on "people who work hard deserving a good livelihood." Ms Vorderman said, "Her speech started me crying, God it was beautiful."

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Simon Hunter Feb 27

Patrick Hadfield Feb 27

"it gives progressive voters a clear signal that they do not have to vote Labour to beat Reform – a signal that could prove catastrophic for the government in some of its strongest heartlands over the next few years."

"Labour’s worst fears realised by Greens’ victory in Gorton and Denton byelection."

#UKpol #Labour #ByElection

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/27/labour-worst-fears-realised-greens-victory-gorton-denton-byelection?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Labour’s worst fears realised by Greens’ victory in Gorton and Denton byelection

Result shows progressive voters they have an alternative to Labour against Reform UK, and reveals task ahead for Starmer

The Guardian

Simon Hunter Feb 13

Joe Noonan Feb 13

Reasons www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u... #PalestineAction #law

Simon Hunter Feb 13

DianaResists Feb 13

In Blow to Prime Minister Starmer, his U.K. Ban on Pro-Palestinian Group Is Ruled Unlawful. The High Court said the ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist group breached free speech rights and was disproportionate. The government said it would appeal. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/w...

In Blow to Starmer, U.K. Ban o...

UK Ban on Palestine Action Is Unlawful, Court Finds

The High Court said the ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist group was disproportionate and breached free speech rights. The government said it would appeal, and the ban remained in place for now.

The New York Times

Simon Hunter Feb 13

The Independent Feb 13

Palestine Action latest: Humiliation for government as High Court rules terror ban was unlawful
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/palestine-action-ban-ruling-starmer-labour-latest-news-b2919762.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Palestine Action latest: Met Police won’t arrest protesters after High Court rules terror ban was unlawful

The Metropolitan Police said it will no longer arrest protesters despite proscription remaining in place

The Independent

Simon Hunter Feb 10

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Simon Hunter Feb 10

Reform "we want less tax". Then they win full control of a council and create the largest council tax hike in the whole country!

Reform-led Worcestershire set to issue England’s largest council tax rise
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Reform-led Worcestershire set to issue England’s largest council tax rise

Cap-busting tax hike will be embarrassing for the party, which has made low council tax a priority

The Guardian

Simon Hunter Feb 10

The thought of going to the USA right now is scary - Irish man with valid US work permit held in ICE detention for five months
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/09/irish-man-seamus-culleton-ice-detention?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Irish man with valid US work permit held in ICE detention for five months

Seamus Culleton has lived in US for two decades, married a citizen and runs a plastering business but faces deportation

The Guardian

Simon Hunter Feb 10

Extinction Rebellion Global Feb 10

The absolute queen [email protected] posted this, and if you're not already following her you're late to the party. (But come anyhow you're so welcome, choose the music!)