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UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments

UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments2 hours agoJake WoodBBC News NIGetty ImagesThe UK government has condemned alleged comments made by rap group Kneecap as "completely...

Jess Phillips complains grooming gang inquiry fury hasn't been easy on her

Labour minister Jess Phillips has complained to MPs that her decision to reject an independent national inquiry into rape gangs has taken a toll on her personally. Speaking in the House of Commons on...

Ofcom needs to plug one hole to see off threat to UK democracy

OPINIONRules instituted to protect the British electorate are leaving Britons vulnerable to manipulation. (Image: Getty)Election day should be a celebration of democracy, a moment when voters can...

Kneecap 'should be banned' from Glastonbury after 'MP murder' comments

Glastonbury is facing calls to ban the Irish nationalist band Kneecap from performing at this year’s festival after shocking footage emerged of them calling on supporters to ‘Kill your local...

The important UK election that's a 'five-horse race' - with surprising party out in front

One election this week is shaping up to be an unprecedented five-horse with each of the main political parties having an actual chance of winning. People across the UK will go to the polls on...

Swathes of British Left are numb to history – this is an incredibly dangerous moment

Once a year, we are reminded with bowed heads and solemn rituals of a horror that should have ensured, once and for all, that the Jewish people would never again walk alone into the abyss. Yom...

Faisal Islam: There are signs Trump could be ready to retreat on tariffs

There are signs Trump could be ready to retreat on tariffs12 hours agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor•@faisalislamBBCOver the past week I have crossed a radically changing North America, from Arizona...

Keir Starmer's cowardice is in unholy alliance with two-tier policing for perfect storm

It is almost unbelievable that we are even having this debate. Yet here we are — people taking to the streets to protest the Supreme Court’s ruling that a woman is, in fact, a biological woman....

Why and how you should cut through Labour, Reform and Tory noise in local elections

This coming Thursday, we hit an important civic milestone, the first local elections since the 2024 General Election. On the first day of May, 1,641 council seats will be up for grabs across 24 local...

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals6 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanChief Political CorrespondentSam FrancisPolitical reporterPA MediaMillions of public sector workers should be given...

Suspect charged after Vancouver car ramming leaves 11 dead

Suspect charged after Vancouver car ramming leaves 11 dead29 minutes agoNeal RazzellBBC NewsReporting fromVancouverBernd Debusmann JrBBC NewsReporting fromWashington DCReutersA 30-year-old man has...

The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days

The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days1 hour agoAnthony Zurcher and Tom GeogheganBBC News, WashingtonBBCDuring last year's presidential campaign, Donald Trump constantly repeated his intention...

The real reason why Volodymyr Zelensky didn't wear a suit to Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis's funeral saw leaders from around the world turn out to pay their last respects in Vatican City. As with many funerals, there was a sombre dress code of black suit, black tie and white...

Footage of Belfast rap group telling crowd 'Kill your MP!' assessed by police

A video of Belfast-based rap group Kneecap is being assessed by counter-terrorism police after the group allegedly encouraged the killing of MPs. Footage has emerged from a gig in November 2023,...