Richard Ratcliffe, husband of jailed British-Iranian citizen Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, has ended his hunger strike today. Ratcliffe has been protesting outside of the Foreign Office for the UK government to assist in securing his wife’s release and has not eaten in 21 days. In a statement released on Twitter this afternoon, the Free Nazanin campaign announced…
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“A matter of seconds can change the lives of victims, both physically and mentally”- an interview with UEA(su) Women+ Officer Patrycja Poplawska
With an influx of cases of drink spiking taking place across the country and within the UEA community, statements have been issued from both the SU itself and from Womens+ Officer Patrycja Poplawska condemning those involved in the practice and offering advice for those who have been affected. I had the opportunity to sit down…
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MP killed after stabbing at constituency surgery
In the last few minutes, it has been announced that Conservative MP for Leigh on Sea, David Amess, has died after being stabbed at a constituency surgery session this afternoon. A statement from Essex Police states that they were called to the surgery in Leigh-on-Sea Methodist Church at around 12:05pm today, where they found an…
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The blurred lines of celebrities and politics.
Coronavirus has provided an extra strand to weave into the already complex relationship between the worlds of celebrity and politics. The parallels between the two are stark in and of themselves: random figures catapulted into a world where they suddenly have influence, legions of adoring supporters willing to hang on their every word regardless of…
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Sarah Everard killer sentenced to life
CW: kidnap, murder, SA The police officer arrested for the murder and kidnap of Sarah Everard in March of this year has been sentenced to life in prison at the Old Bailey today. Wayne Couzens pleaded guilty to the attack in July, and further disturbing details about the incident have been released during the court…
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Second arrest linked to murder of Sabina Nessa
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Sabina Nessa after her body was found at the end of last week in London. A 40-year-old man had previously been arrested but was released pending further investigation, and police have identified a third man they wish to speak to in connection with…
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Taliban enters Kabul, captures last remaining Afghan city
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British troops deployed to Afghanistan to evacuate citizens
The British government has confirmed that approximately 600 troops will be deployed to Afghanistan in order to protect or evacuate British citizens currently residing in the country. This news comes following the advance of the Taliban into a number of major cities within the country. The USA have also announced their intent to deploy around…
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Health Secretary tests positive for Coronavirus
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has announced today (17th July) that he has tested positive for Coronavirus. In a video statement posted to Javid’s Twitter account, the minister said that he has received a positive lateral flow test and is self-isolating until he gets a PCR test result. He went on to clarify that he has…
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