Sky News halted for huge Keir Starmer announcement in the ‘national interest’

Sky News was halted for a special announcement by the Prime Minister who confirmed Parliament is being recalled tomorrow to “protect” steelmaking. “We’ll pass emergency legislation in one day to give the business secretary the powers to do everything possible to stop the closure of these blast furnaces,” Sir Keir Starmer said. He added he: “will also act … Read more

Fury erupts as Labour accused of watering down grooming gang inquiries

Grooming gang inquiries have been “kicked into the long grass” after Labour watered down plans to hunt for the truth. Furious Tories warned ministers that “children across Britain have been sexually tortured by gangs of men”. But on Tuesday the Home Office was accused of letting local authorities decide if they want to hold inquiries – despite fears over … Read more

Travellers invade Tesco car park in UK seaside town ‘harassing shoppers and stealing food’

A group of travellers allegedly harassed shoppers and stole from trolleys after taking over a supermarket car park. It is claimed the group “ran riot” after setting up camp outside a Tesco store in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The MailOnline reports they arrived at the site after being kicked out of a nearby park earlier this week. Aerial photos show … Read more

‘Don’t be absurd!’ WW2 heroes hit out at councils trying to ban VE day celebrations

World War 2 heroes issued an unequivocal warning to councils planning to scale back VE Day celebrations, saying: “Don’t be so bloody absurd!” Veterans erupted in fury after one suggested a parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the conflict in Europe would be “elitist”. A pen pusher at Liberal Democrat-led Dacorum Borough Council in Hertfordshire … Read more

‘Hiding in plain sight’ – Police target hundreds of barbershops, salons and vape shops

Police targeted hundreds of barbers, nail salons and vape shops suspected of being fronts for international crime gangs. The National Crime Agency said 35 people were arrested after officers swooped on 265 “cash-intensive” businesses. More than 50 illegal migrants were detected and questioned, with 10 shops shut down. Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice said: “Police raid … Read more

Kemi Badenoch’s hilarious 14-word slapdown of Naga Munchetty in BBC Breakfast row

Kemi Badenoch slapped down BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty as the pair rowed about Netflix’s Adolescence series. The Tory leader previously said she had not watched the hit programme, insisting it was a fictional show and saying she had already campaigned on many of the programme’s core themes. Appearing on the BBC Breakfast sofa on Thursday, co-host Charlie Stayt asked yet again … Read more