‘We simply can’t get in’: Assange lawyer complains about lack of access to WikiLeaks founder

A lawyer representing Julian Assange has told a London court that the WikiLeaks founder’s legal team is being restricted from meeting him and it is hampering preparation for his trial on extradition to the United States. … Read More >‘We simply can’t get in’: Assange lawyer complains about lack of access to WikiLeaks founder

Demonstrators Call For Juan Guaidó To Be “Put On Trial”, Not Legitimised by UK Government

Over two dozen people gathered across from the UK Prime Minister’s residence to denounce a visit by Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaidó. The protest was arranged at the last minute by the Hands Off Venezuela (HOV) campaign following the announcement that Guaidó would be speaking to members of the Venezuelan diaspora in Bethnal Green later on 21 January. … Read More >Demonstrators Call For Juan Guaidó To Be “Put On Trial”, Not Legitimised by UK Government

‘Beyond outrageous’: Ukraine furious after UK adds its coat of arms to list of ‘extremist’ symbols in anti-terror guide

Ukraine’s embassy in the UK has demanded an official apology after the Trident — its national coat of arms — was included among a group of “right-wing signs & symbols” in a guide by Britain’s national anti-terrorist authority. … Read More >‘Beyond outrageous’: Ukraine furious after UK adds its coat of arms to list of ‘extremist’ symbols in anti-terror guide

Want a free trade deal with the US? Then align with Washington not Brussels on foreign policy, former Trump aide tells BoJo

A former aide to US President Donald Trump, Richard Goldberg, has warned British PM Boris Johnson that if the UK wants a free trade agreement with the US, then he’ll need to follow Washington and not Brussels on foreign policy. … Read More >Want a free trade deal with the US? Then align with Washington not Brussels on foreign policy, former Trump aide tells BoJo

UK’s Prince Harry & Meghan to lose titles & funds, repay millions spent for renovation as they ‘exit’ royal family duties

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to lose their HRH titles and public funding, as they opt for “a more independent life,” Buckingham Palace has said, adding they are no longer “working members of the Royal Family.” … Read More >UK’s Prince Harry & Meghan to lose titles & funds, repay millions spent for renovation as they ‘exit’ royal family duties

Assange Case: ‘Lawyers of WikiLeaks Founder Becoming Increasingly Inaudible’ – Publicist

Julian Assange, now more than ever threatened with extradition to the United States, found himself once again before British magistrates on 13 January for a hearing. Sputnik discussed the issue with Aymeric Monville, the author and publisher of the book “Julian Assange in Danger of Death”. … Read More >Assange Case: ‘Lawyers of WikiLeaks Founder Becoming Increasingly Inaudible’ – Publicist

US officials brand possible Huawei 5G rollout in UK ‘act of madness’ as MI5 plays down US fear-mongering

In a bid to pressure the UK into barring Huawei from Britain’s 5G rollout, US officials reportedly went as far as to imply that allowing it on the market would be “madness.” The fears were dampened by the UK spy chief, however. … Read More >US officials brand possible Huawei 5G rollout in UK ‘act of madness’ as MI5 plays down US fear-mongering

Risky pitch? Labour leadership hopeful calls for ‘referendum’ on British Royal family (VIDEO)

Clive Lewis — the Labour politician bidding to become Jeremy Corbyn’s successor — has suggested as part of his leadership pitch, that the British people should decide the future of the Royal family in a referendum. … Read More >Risky pitch? Labour leadership hopeful calls for ‘referendum’ on British Royal family (VIDEO)

‘Troubling precedent’? US balks at UK extradition request for wife of American diplomat charged over British teen’s death

Washington has rebuked the UK for its extradition request for the wife of an American diplomat over her role in a fatal car crash which killed a British teenager. She has refused to return to the country to face charges. … Read More >‘Troubling precedent’? US balks at UK extradition request for wife of American diplomat charged over British teen’s death