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MPs dismantle anti-trans laws in Select Committee
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- MPs dismantle anti-trans laws in Select Committee
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- 13:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Watch a fiery Select Committee clash as MPs Nadia Whittome and Sarah Owen rigorously scrutinise Mary-Ann Stephenson over the real-world impact of guidance linked to the Supreme Court ruling on women.
Speaking in the Women and Equalities Committee, MPs highlighted the serious risks posed to trans people, a group already facing disproportionate levels of violence, and challenged inconsistencies around enforcement, questioning how policies based on “common sense” judgments of appearance could ever be applied fairly or safely.
They grill Stephenson about the practical implications of the guidance: who is responsible for policing single-sex spaces, what safeguards actually exist, and whether proposed approaches shift the burden onto individuals rather than institutions.
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- Why I called the Belfast riots a pogrom
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The truth about the Belfast riots | Claire Hanna interview
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- 23:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Ava is joined by Claire Hanna, the Social Democratic and Labour Party MP for Belfast South and Mid Down, to break down the recent violence and unrest in Northern Ireland.
Hanna offers a stark picture of Belfast: a city gripped by fear, with schools closing early, public transport disrupted, and minority communities left vulnerable. However, she challenges the narrative that the violence is simply about immigration, arguing instead that what unfolded was rooted more deeply in racism and racial targeting.
Describing scenes that “felt like a pogrom,” Hanna recounts how people were targeted based on how they looked, not their background or status. The conversation also turns to social media, with Hanna warning that platforms and powerful figures are acting as an accelerant, amplifying extreme content and fuelling anger. She highlights how misinformation, viral outrage, and online radicalisation are shaping real-world consequences on the streets.
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- MP's powerful speech condemning Belfast rioters
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Belfast MP's FURIOUS speech condemning "mob" rioting amid knife attack
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- 8:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- MP for Belfast South Claire Hanna took to the Commons to raise an urgent question about the night of violence across Belfast following the brutal attack on Stephen Ogilvie on Monday night.
In an impassioned speech, the SDLP leader took down the agitators opening the door for horrific scenes of violence across the north, including children being dragged from their homes because of the colour of their skin.
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- Keir Starmer accuses Reform of stoking "fear and hatred" on Belfast riots #pmqs
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- HIGHLIGHTS: Keir Starmer grilled by Kemi Badenoch following Belfast riots at PMQs
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- 9:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Prime Minister faces Kemi Badenoch at the despatch box, who grills him over upcoming plans for defence spending as the "sun sets" on Keir Starmer's career.
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- Donald Trump booed at NBA finals 👀 #politics
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The establishment are making antisemitism WORSE | Norman Finkelstein
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- 26:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In a wide-ranging conversation, Norman Finkelstein broke down the dangerous conflation of opposition to Israel's crimes with antisemitism, and how it opens the door for a more sinister opposition to Israel take root in the mainstream political and media spheres.
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- With housing, young people have NO hope #politics
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Meet the MP fighting for Socialism in 2026
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- 19:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Six months on from our last sit-down with the Poole MP, Neil Duncan-Jordan returns to PoliticsJOE at a pivotal moment for the future of the Labour Party.
With a wave of high-profile interventions this week from Keir Starmer, Tony Blair, Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting, the battle for Labour’s direction is firmly underway. Duncan-Jordan's contribution to that debate is Socialism26, a proposal aimed at reshaping the party’s priorities and reconnecting it with voters.
Neil chats to Andy about the thinking behind Socialism26: a programme that spans immediate action, end-of-parliament goals, and long-term manifesto commitments. Policies span from a major council housing push to reforms of the care sector, from the privatisation of key industries to controls on AI. He argues Labour must “get on the front foot” and offer a clearer, more compelling vision for the country.
He makes the case for a pluralistic, open political culture, where disagreem...
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- Locals react to riots following Henry Nowak death
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Southampton reacts to riots after Henry Nowak death
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- 10:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Henry Nowak was killed by Vikram Digwa in December 2025.
In police bodycam footage released as part of Digwa's sentencing this week, it was shown that Nowak was handcuffed by the police, while telling officers he had been stabbed.
"I don't think you have, mate." Was the response he received as he told officers he couldn't breathe.
The day after Digwa was sentenced to life in prison, a riot broke out on the street that Nowak waas killed on. Nigel Farage called for "pure, cold rage", Zia Yusuf called for Digwa's mother's deportation, Rupert Lowe called for the death penalty. Tommy Robinson was in Southampton to add to these comments.
We went to Southampton to speak to residents about the harrowing murder, and the riots that followed.
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- The plan to make Labour socialist again
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Labour MUST change. Andy Burnham is the answer.
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Starmer fumes at Farage for "exploiting" Henry Nowak tragedy
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- 49:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- At the centre of this week's PMQs was the tragic killing of Henry Nowak, which some political figures seem to have used for their own ends. Seán is joined by Charlie Herbert of The London Economic to breakdown the session.
The Prime Minister himself directly accused Nigel Farage of exploiting the case to stir “grievance and division”, after the Reform leader called for “pure, cold rage” over the police response. He doubled down in the Commons, repeating claims of “two-tier policing”, which Starmer firmly rejected. He insisted the situation demanded “serious work, not rage”.
Seán and Charlie also cover questions from Kemi Badenoch, who, respecting the wishes of Nowak's family, led instead on arguments against welfare.
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- FURIOUS MPs heckle Nigel Farage for "exploiting" Henry Nowak's death
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Starmer FURIOUS and MPs heckle Nigel Farage for "exploiting" Henry Nowak's murder
- Runtime
- 6:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- At PMQs, Keir Starmer struck a solemn figure as he detailed how the story of Henry Nowak affected him. Following that, Nigel Farage stood up to attempt to politicise Nowak's murder, going against the wishes of his grieving family. #pmqs
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- HIGHLIGHTS: Keir Starmer grilled by Kemi Badenoch at PMQs
- Runtime
- 11:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Keir Starmer had not only the Mandelson files to answer for today at #PMQs, as Southampton is left reeling from a night of rioting following the murder of Henry Nowak.
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- Keir Starmer addresses the Henry Nowak tragedy #Politics #News
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Reform are incompatible with unions #ukpolitics
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Reform's bid to win over workers is DOOMED
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- 11:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Simon Dubbins is the Head of International at Unite the union, and came by the JOE studios to speak to us before the leadership race for General Secretary in one of Britain's biggest unions. He speaks to Laura and Andy about the union's changing relationship with the Labour party, the shift in member's politics, and how to reignite the ties between the Labour party and the workers' movement
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- How the internet is stacked against left-wing voices #politics
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Young people want to work
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Labour BAN Israel critics from entering the UK #ukpolitics
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hasan Piker BANNED from the UK
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- 21:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In a clip from today's podcast, Seán and Andy react to the news that Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur have been barred from entering the UK after having their visas revoked.
The pair, both prominent political commentators with large international audiences, claim the decision is linked to their outspoken criticism of Israel and its crimes in Gaza.
Andy and Seán unpack what the decision says about the Labour government, discuss previous bans both on the left and right, and express concerns that a precedent is being set for a potential Reform government to crack down on free speech.
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- Logging off will make your life WORSE
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- How to stop Extremist Billionaires Taking Over the Internet | Taylor Lorenz interview
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- 50:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Taylor Lorenz is the journalist mapping out the culture of the internet and everything surrounding it. She took time out to swing by the JOE dungeon to speak to us about the growing power of the right in the online world, their ever-tightening grip on regulations of the internet and speech in the digital space, and how to fight back against it.
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- Boomers had it FAR better than Gen-Z #ukpolitics
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Boomers created an economy that FAILS young people
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- 22:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- As Britain faces a lost generation of over a million young people not in education or employment, the author of a sobering report into the epidemic, Alan Milburn, speaks to Ava about what the government need to do to put an end to the crisis in opportunities for young people.
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- Sadiq Khan: The poorest Londoners benefit from ULEZ
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Helen Mirren called "evil Zionist b*tch" in central London
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Why I walked off Piers Morgan Uncensored
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- 32:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In the wake of Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rallys in Central London, Ava went on Piers Morgan to debate the happenings on and off the stage.
The conversation quickly descended into chaos as contributors, wilfully or not, misunderstood what was being discussed, and the severity of it.
It all came to a head when a contributor made a baffling accusation of Ava, which led her to walk out.
Her and Seán run through the show and what led to the moment.
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- Norman Finkelstein: Why I will never condemn Hamas #politics
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Why I won't condemn Hamas | Norman Finkelstein
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- 12:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Last week we spoke to Norman Finkelstein in a wide ranging interview veering from the American podcast-sphere, the end of US hegemony in the face of China, and the ongoing and historic subjugation of the Palestinian people by Israel.
During the interview, we spoke about how antisemitism has become a stick to beat anyone remotely critical of Israel with, and how that has undermined the sinister reality of antisemitism. Recently in the UK, the Labour Party referenced the sharing of videos of Norman Finkelstein speaking as adjacent to antisemitism. Seán put the allegation to the man himself.
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- Sadiq Khan: Far-right's obsession with London is EMBARRASSING #ukpolitics
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Why the far-right HATE London | Sadiq Khan interview
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- 31:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Sadiq Khan marked ten years in City Hall this May, and Ava joined the Mayor of London to walk back through a decade running Britain's capital.
Sadiq's time in charge has been far from smooth. From Conservative administrations to conspiracy theories, the Mayor of London has fought against opposition from all angles to get his agenda through.
During the chat, Sadiq speaks about the pockets of offline and online opposition to his leadership of the city, and how he pushes back against those who want to do London down.
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- Kneecap on their support for Palestine #politics
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Parliament STINKS of booze #ukpolitics
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Asking Brits if MPs should drink on the job
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- 8:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- After our interview with Hannah Spencer went viral over the weekend, we took to the streets to ask Brits if elected representatives should be allowed to drink while they're working in the Houses of Parliament.
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- Andy Burnham calls Keir Starmer Labour's "star summer signing" 👀
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The far-right are preying on vulnerable people #politics
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- WATCH: Andy Burnham's Best Moments as an MP
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- 9:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- From the Commons to the national stage, this supercut brings together some powerful parliamentary moments from Andy Burnham, now confirmed as Labour Party’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election. These speeches set out the Manchester Mayor's historical positions on several policy areas, and are worth keeping in mind should he challenge Keir Starmer for No 10.
From warnings about the impact of social care cuts to firm opposition to NHS privatisation, Burnham argues for a fully integrated health and care service, built around a single budget and focused on supporting people in their homes.
On immigration, he strikes a balance between enforcement and fairness, backing practical controls while opposing what he describes as rushed or punitive legislation that might harm the vulnerable. He voices concerns about exploitation, market fairness, and the consequences of criminalising those at risk.
He speaks on homelessness and inequality, pointing to th...
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- REAL British culture is multiculturalism #politics
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Kemi Badenoch SLATES Keir Starmer at #PMQs
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- HIGHLIGHTS: Keir Starmer fights for his life at PMQs
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- 12:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Kemi Badenoch decided to spend most of her time accusing Starmer of playing into Vladimir Putin's hands, but when she eventually decided to recap on the last few weeks of Labour psychodramas, the government benches struggled to muster up the jeers to support the PM. #pmqs
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- Tommy Robinson fan: Nigel Farage is a snake #ukpolitics
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- On the ground at Tommy Robinson's Unite The Kingdom rally
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- 10:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Last weekend, around 60,000 people from across England, Scotland and Wales, travelled to Parliament Square at the behest of Tommy Robinson.
On Saturday the 16th of May, the “Unite the Kingdom” Rally ostensibly gathered to “defend our freedom, protect our children, and take our country back”. It was the smaller of two protests taking place in central London. At least a quarter of a million people attended a pro-Palestine rally to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba - the 1948 mass displacement and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians during the creation of Israel - and to unite against the far-right.
On the rally’s main stage, a man covered in bacon played the cello. Three women in niqabs derobed to reveal young French influencers as the crowd chanted “take it off”. And the mother of Rhiannon White, who was murdered by an asylum seeker staying at the hotel where she worked, gave a tragic speech outlining the distressing circumstances of...
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- KNEECAP: They tried to silence us, they FAILED #politics
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Will the Green Party block Andy Burnham’s route to No 10?
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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