Balancing opinions is now problematic? BBC includes different views in story about trans teen suing NHS & triggers ‘woke’ meltdown

A BBC article that contains multiple views about a lawsuit brought by a trans teen has been denounced by activists as transphobic, leaving some to puzzle over how the broadcaster could be condemned for doing actual journalism. … Read More >Balancing opinions is now problematic? BBC includes different views in story about trans teen suing NHS & triggers ‘woke’ meltdown

No ‘normal’ Christmas will be possible this year, UK finance minister warns, though families may be able to get together

Christmas celebrations will not be “normal” this year due to the coronavirus situation, British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak has warned, as England prepares to switch from a blanket lockdown to region-based restrictions. … Read More >No ‘normal’ Christmas will be possible this year, UK finance minister warns, though families may be able to get together

Jeremy Hunt wants mass testing & health passports in the UK. Critics accuse him of promoting ‘ENSLAVEMENT PASSES’

Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt wants Brits to take a monthly coronavirus test, with a negative result earning them “freedom passes.” His idea angered some commenters, who called it “Orwellian.” … Read More >Jeremy Hunt wants mass testing & health passports in the UK. Critics accuse him of promoting ‘ENSLAVEMENT PASSES’

Defence budget slashing ‘ends now,’ says PM Johnson as UK announces largest military cash boost since Cold War

Boris Johnson pledged to “end budget-cutting now” as he announced a £16.5 billion ($22 billion) increase in defence spending and the creation of a cyber force and a space command. … Read More >Defence budget slashing ‘ends now,’ says PM Johnson as UK announces largest military cash boost since Cold War

Covid-19 lockdown declared at Belmarsh prison holding Julian Assange – partner fears his life is in ‘serious risk’

The London prison block where WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange is being held has been locked down even harder after three inmates tested positive for Covid-19. Assange’s partner Stella Morris says she’s worried for his life. … Read More >Covid-19 lockdown declared at Belmarsh prison holding Julian Assange – partner fears his life is in ‘serious risk’

How UK undercover cops foiled activist plans to help Palestinians using deceit & abuse…& were there shady deals with Mossad?

Evidence presented to an ongoing inquiry into UK police operations that infiltrated ‘extremist’ activist groups fuels questions over whether the intelligence they garnered was passed on to Israel. … Read More >How UK undercover cops foiled activist plans to help Palestinians using deceit & abuse…& were there shady deals with Mossad?

Facebook-owned apps, including WhatsApp and Instagram used in over half of online grooming cases in England and Wales

New research from a children’s charity has warned that grooming crimes increased by 10 percent to 1,220 during the three months of lockdown, with more than half taking place on apps owned by the tech giant Facebook. … Read More >Facebook-owned apps, including WhatsApp and Instagram used in over half of online grooming cases in England and Wales