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Gary Lineker’s comment about Tory MP watching porn in Commons hits back of the net
There are also reports that 56 MPs, including three Cabinet ministers, are facing allegations of sexual misconduct.
‘Let’s talk about why Prevent is Islamophobic’ thread is must-read – especially for David Cameron
"Firstly, it is important to recognise that it is by design," wrote Dr Maria W. Norris, assistant professor at Coventry University.
‘Inciting violence:’ Eamonn Holmes hit with hundreds of Ofcom complaints after Harry and Meghan comments
"Vile "commentary" that only serves to incite violence and hate." wrote Omid Scobie.
Russia cuts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria as Moscow says it can attack military sites in NATO countries
Ukrainian authorities said a Russian missile hit a strategic rail bridge linking Ukraine’s Odesa port region to Romania – a Nato member.
Elon Musk vows to protect ‘will of the people’ as EU weighs Twitter ban
The EU warned Musk that Twitter would have to abide by European laws on hate speech if it wanted to avoid a ban.
Govt accused of ‘disregard’ to taxpayer over chasing Covid loans as estimates suggest £17 billion might never be paid back
“The Committee was unpleasantly surprised to find how little Government learned from the 2008 banking crisis," Dame Meg said.
‘Hypocrisy:’ Amount of Russian oil that has flowed to UK since Ukraine invasion has been revealed
The UK government is no stranger to hypocrisy but pledging ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine while shipping in almost barrels of Russian oil is utterly disingenuous, even by Boris Johnson’s standards."
Number of parcels handed out by food banks in past year is truly shocking
“The people who come in are telling me they’re scared. People are beside themselves about what the next six months will bring.”
Rayner: Mail splashes ‘No, Mister Speaker’ on front page as editor shuns meeting with Hoyle
Sir Lindsay said he wanted to use the meeting to ask that “we are all a little kinder.”