Priti Patel considering removing right to anonymity on social media to stop ‘relentless’ MP abuse
Good idea, or worst idea ever? Home Secretary Priti Patel is considering removing anonymity on social media amid the investigation into the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess. Patel hopes to stop the “cruel and relentless” abuse of MPs, dubbing it “appalling”, reports the Independent. “We can’t carry on like this,” she said. Priti […]
4 years ago
Sir David Amess: Suspect named as police hold him under Terrorism Act
Police have been granted permission to hold Ali Harbi Ali until Friday The man arrested following the killing of MP Sir David Amess has been named as Ali Harbi Ali and is now being held under the Terrorism Act. Police have until Friday to question the 25-year-old who is understood to have been previously referred […]
4 years ago
Slavoj Žižek on Boris Johnson, Jo Cox and Greta Thunberg
He is one of the most influential philosopher alive today Slavoj Žižek was once called “the most dangerous philosopher in the West”. At a time of immense political and social upheaval he spoke to JOE about the collapse of civility in British political discourse, how Jeremy Corbyn could beat Boris Johnson, the appropriate response to […]
7 years ago
Boris Johnson labeled a ‘disgrace’ after Jo Cox comments in parliament
Johnson referred to the late MP during a heated exchange in parliament The prime minister Boris Johnson has been heavily criticised for comments made in the House of Commons on the first day of parliamentary proceedings since the supreme court deemed his prorogation of the House unlawful. As the day wore on, the language within […]
7 years ago
This moving Sgt Pepper-style picture depicts those we have lost in 2016
A heartbreaking image.
10 years ago
‘Nazi-inspired’ Thomas Mair jailed for life for murder of MP Jo Cox
He was found guilty today.
10 years ago