Kemi demanded clarity from the BBC over whether licence-fee funds were handed to Hamas during the making of a controversial documentary, calling for transparency and accountability from those involved.
Elton John and Simon Cowell have joined forces to call on the government and the tech industry to strengthen safeguards on UK creative output, ensuring fair rewards and preventing large companies from exploiting artists’ work without proper payment.
Senior figures in music, TV, film and publishing have urged the Labour leadership to reject policies allowing overseas technology corporations to profit from British creative output without fair remuneration, warning of serious harm to the nation’s cultural and economic interests.
Donald Trump provoked widespread condemnation by branding Zelensky a “dictator”, sparking strong criticism from across the political spectrum.
An immigration ruling that allowed a Gaza family to remain in Britain sparked a row when a judge branded criticism of her verdict “unacceptable,” provoking Tory outrage and prompting key figures such as the PM, Kemi, and Starmer to insist on the right to scrutinise judicial decisions.
A Tory figure urged conservatives to defend free speech, free markets and the rule of law, warning they must abandon deference to progressive pressure and instead uphold core Western values to avoid political marginalisation.
Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting criticism after dismissing urgent demands to increase military funding, while the PM heads to a crisis summit in Paris to address escalating tensions in Europe and a looming confrontation with Trump.
Trump’s VP asserts that free speech in Britain is at risk, highlighting concerns over laws that could erode fundamental liberties.
The Chancellor faces mounting scrutiny over allegations of an exaggerated CV and questionable expense claims from a previous role, prompting calls for greater transparency and raising doubts about her credibility.
A former US leader has held a surprising conversation with a high-profile counterpart from a rival power, prompting swift moves towards a comprehensive deal and raising concerns over potential repercussions for allied interests.