Reform council refuses to pay for Pride parade: ‘We are not going to spend taxpayers’ money funding that’

A Reform UK council leader has declared that Staffordshire County Council will not fund the local Pride parade, insisting taxpayers’ money should be directed elsewhere. The statement has sparked controversy ahead of Stafford Pride’s second annual parade scheduled for August, which will feature drag performer Baga Chipz as the headline act. Ian Cooper said: “We’re … Read more

Reform-led council threatens to scrap English classes for migrants – ‘Not good value for money for the taxpayer!’

The leader of a Reform UK council has suggested they could abolish English language classes for immigrants. Linden Kemkaran, the leader of Kent County Council, wanted to find out if the classes were “value for money”. The Maidstone South East councillor suggested the use of language apps like Duolingo in order to save money. It … Read more

Dawn French, 67, sparks fury as she ‘MOCKS’ October 7 Hamas attacks with ‘smug’ video: ‘Disgusting person!’

Dawn French is facing criticism for appearing to downplay the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel in a recent social media video. The 67-year-old British comedian and actress shared a video on X, where she seems to satirise supporters of Israel amid its ongoing military operations in Gaza. In the clip, posted Thursday, French, using … Read more

Concern about mass migration is a ‘terrorist ideology’ that requires Government intervention, claims Prevent

Government documents have classified concern about mass migration as a “terrorist ideology” requiring intervention through the anti-radicalisation Prevent programme. An online training course on the Government’s website identifies “cultural nationalism” as a belief that could trigger referral to the deradicalisation scheme. The course defines this as encompassing the conviction that “Western culture is under threat … Read more