United Kingdom
London underground grinds to a halt as RMT union launches strike action
London, United Kingdom– The London Underground has come to a standstill as members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) began a week-long strike over pay and working hours. Approximately 10,000 RMT members walked off their jobs on Sunday night, bringing the city’s underground train system to a halt. The strike, […]
David Lammy appointed new UK Deputy Prime Minister amid cabinet reshuffle
Following Angela Rayner’s resignation as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Minister, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed David Lammy to the role. Lammy will also serve as Justice Secretary, overseeing the Ministry of Justice. This move comes after Rayner stepped down amid controversy over her tax affairs, specifically her underpayment of stamp duty on a […]
UK deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigns amid tax scandal
UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has stepped down from her roles as housing minister and deputy leader of Labour after a probe found she violated the ministerial code for underpaying tax on her flat. In a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Rayner conceded she “did not meet the highest standards” and expressed regret […]
UK complicity in Gaza genocide: whistleblower reveals silencing of dissent
Mark Smith, a former UK diplomat who resigned over the government’s refusal to stop selling arms to Israel, has come forward with alarming claims about the silencing of dissenting voices within the Foreign Office. According to Smith, civil servants who question the UK’s policy on Gaza are routinely silenced by their seniors, and conversations about […]
UK complicit in Israel’s Gaza war crimes- Palestinian rights tribunal
A two-day public tribunal held in London has brought to light allegations of the UK‘s complicity in Israel’s war crimes in Gaza. The tribunal, hosted by Jeremy Corbyn, the former Labour leader and lifelong supporter of Palestinian rights, heard harrowing testimonies from medical professionals, journalists, and survivors of the Gaza genocide. British doctor Nick Maynard, […]
Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit London amid controversy
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit London next Thursday, where he is expected to meet with UK ministers and senior political figures. This visit comes just weeks before the UK is anticipated to recognize the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly. The meeting between Herzog and UK officials would be the […]
Israeli army launches new phase on Gaza crusade
The conflict in Gaza has taken a devastating turn, with over 50 people, including aid seekers, killed in Israeli attacks since dawn. The Israeli army has announced a new phase in its plan to seize the major urban centre, further escalating the violence. The death toll since October 2023 now stands at a staggering 63,746, […]
UK to host tribunal examining government’s role in Israel’s Gaza war
Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is set to host a two-day tribunal in London to investigate the UK‘s involvement in Israel’s military operations in Gaza. The event, dubbed “The Gaza Tribunal,” aims to bring about justice for the Palestinian people and uncover the truth about the UK government’s actions. The tribunal follows Corbyn’s failed […]
Mass arrests ahead of pro-Palestine protest in London
Five members of a group opposing the ban on Palestine Action have been arrested by counter-terror police as they prepared to announce further protests in London. Defend Our Juries, the group behind the protests, stated that the arrests were an “unprecedented assault on free speech.” The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests, saying they were part […]
UK experiences hottest summer on record
The United Kingdom(UK) has experienced its warmest summer since records began in 1884, with the country seeing four heatwaves and a mean average temperature of 16.1C (60.9F) between June and August. According to the Met Office, the summer of 2025 has been made much more likely because of the greenhouse gases humans have released since […]