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December 20, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Politics
UK

Far-Left UK PM Vows to Change Donor Rules Now Musk May Fund Farage.

Britain’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to modify campaign finance rules after tech billionaire Elon Musk expressed an interest in Nigel Farage’s Reform Party. Starmer’s spokesman said the ruling Labour Party government is committed to “strengthening the rules” around foreign nationals funding British political parties to “protect democracy.”

“The Electoral Commission has said voters should have confidence in the integrity of elections. Part of that is around strengthening the rules on donations, and that is why the government has committed to that in the manifesto,” the spokesman said.

Currently, British political parties may only receive donations from British nationals on the electoral register or from companies registered in the United Kingdom. British politics has seen its fair share of foreign money, including large donations from Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros to far-left NGOs and anti-Brexit activist groups—but only now, when Farage may be in line to receive funding rather than establishment parties and causes, is Labour keen to take action.

Farage met with tech billionaire Elon Musk, a critic of Starmer, at President-elect Donald J. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, December 16. The Brexit leader was joined by British billionaire Nick Candy, who is set to serve as Reform Party’s treasurer in the new year.

“We had a great meeting with Elon Musk for an hour yesterday. We learned a great deal about the Trump ground game and will have ongoing discussions on other areas,” the pair said in a statement following the meeting with Musk.

Prime Minister Starmer has personally accepted multiple donations from wealthy Labour Party businessman Lord Ali, born to migrant parents. The donations include tens of thousands of dollars worth of clothes, eyeglasses, and other items, earning him the nickname “Free Gear Keir.”

Image by Stuart Mitchell. 

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Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to modify campaign finance rules after tech billionaire Elon Musk expressed an interest in Nigel Farage's Reform Party. Starmer's spokesman said the ruling Labour Party government is committed to "strengthening the rules" around foreign nationals funding British political parties to "protect democracy." show more
December 19, 2024
News
UK
War

Escalation: UK May Deploy Troops to Ukraine as ‘Trainers.’

The British government could deploy troops to Ukraine, supposedly to train local soldiers, according to Defence Secretary John Healey. “The UK will step up our international leadership on Ukraine throughout 2025,” he said, adding: “We will enhance our offer of training to Ukraine and provide battle-winning capabilities.”

In comments made during his visit to the war-torn country, Healey emphasized the need for training to align more closely with Ukrainian needs. This move forms part of a broader five-point strategy outlined by Healey to enhance British support for Ukraine.

As part of this initiative, the British government announced on Thursday an additional $282.3 million in military aid to Ukraine. This package includes $115.4 million for the Ukrainian navy, covering small boats and drones, and $85.3 million for air defense mechanisms such as radars and counter-drone warfare systems.

British forces have trained over 51,000 Ukrainian recruits so far. While Foreign Secretary David Lammy had previously stated there would be no commitment of British ground troops in Ukraine, when asked about a deployment this week, he was equivocal, stating, “It is strength that Vladimir Putin will respond to… The truth is Putin is not a man you can negotiate with.”

Britain has been adamant about escalating its role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict since the election of President-elect Donald J. Trump, for instance, by permitting Ukraine to launch British-supplied Storm Shadow long-range missiles into Russia. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer granted the permission despite President  Putin stating such actions would be considered an act of war.

Finland, one of NATO’s newest members, has warned against other members sending troops to Ukraine, even as peacekeepers. He estimates as many as 150,000 troops would be needed. Currently, the British Army boasts fewer than 20,000 infantrymen, leaving it ill-equipped to fight a conventional land war with any major power.

U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Caleb Barrieau.

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The British government could deploy troops to Ukraine, supposedly to train local soldiers, according to Defence Secretary John Healey. "The UK will step up our international leadership on Ukraine throughout 2025," he said, adding: "We will enhance our offer of training to Ukraine and provide battle-winning capabilities." show more
December 19, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Politics
UK

Far-Left UK PM Will Appoint Disgraced Epstein Pal as U.S. Ambassador.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is naming Lord Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States. The Labour grandee had to resign in disgrace from Tony Blair‘s government on two separate occasions. Still, successive party leaders have repeatedly restored him to positions of power despite his scandals and unsavory connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Following his second resignation from the Blair government, he was appointed to the European Commission, the unelected executive of the European Union (EU). Scandals in the EU also plagued Mandelson, but Blair’s successor, Gordon Brown, granted him a seat for life in the House of Lords and returned him to a government for a third time once his term was completed.   

Mandelson, who was “outed” in a BBC interview in 1998, is infamous for remaining “particularly close” to pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein even after he was convicted of soliciting minors. It is reported that he called Epstein in prison while serving in Brown’s government to arrange a meeting with JP Morgan chairman Jamie Dimon.

The so-called “Prince of Darkness” may struggle to build a rapport with President-elect Trump, having previously described the America First leader as “disdainful, unscrupulous, prepared to say anything to harvest the populist vote,” which makes other world leaders “frightened.”

Image by Remy Steinegger/WEF.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is naming Lord Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States. The Labour grandee had to resign in disgrace from Tony Blair‘s government on two separate occasions. Still, successive party leaders have repeatedly restored him to positions of power despite his scandals and unsavory connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

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December 19, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Religion
UK

Islam’s Western Capital: At Least 85 Sharia Courts in UK, 100,000 Sharia Marriages Conducted.

The United Kingdom is now home to at least 85 Islamic sharia courts. It has become a capital in the Western world for the Islamic legal system, with Muslims across Europe and North America increasingly looking to the informal courts for rulings.

Sharia courts began operating in Britain in 1982 and have grown to 85 courts, or councils, nationwide. They rule on issues of marriage and other family matters like inheritance.

At least 100,000 Islamic marriages have been conducted in these sharia courts, which also practice polygamy and allow men to divorce their wives by simply saying the word ‘talaq’ three times over.

Radical Islamist preacher Haitham al-Haddad founded one of the most prominent Sharia courts in the UK, has not only been labeled an extremist but was among several British Muslims to visit the Taliban after they captured Afghanistan. He once stated in a lecture that a man should be allowed to hit his wife physically and that others should not interfere and mind their own business.

Sharia courts do not have any legal jurisdiction in Britain but are still used by Muslims to work out issues of divorce, marriage, and more. Some have expressed concern that the courts are forming a parallel legal system within the country.

Stephen Evans, chief executive of the National Secular Society, stated, “It should be remembered that sharia councils only exist because Muslim women need them to obtain a religious divorce. Muslim men do not need them because they can unilaterally divorce their wife.”

“That’s why any regulation or accommodation of such a body would legitimize this inherently discriminatory outlook on divorce and gender relations,” Evans said.

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The United Kingdom is now home to at least 85 Islamic sharia courts. It has become a capital in the Western world for the Islamic legal system, with Muslims across Europe and North America increasingly looking to the informal courts for rulings. show more
December 18, 2024
News
UK

Prince Andrew Withdraws from Royal Pre-Christmas Lunch Amid Spy Scandal.

Prince Andrew is skipping the British Royal Family‘s pre-Christmas lunch following criticism of his association with an alleged Chinese Communist spy. The lunch at Buckingham Palace is a private affair for senior members of the Royal Family and other relatives who will not join Christmas festivities at King Charles’s Sandringham estate.

Alleged spy Yang Tengbo was identified following the lifting of an anonymity order. He has firmly denied involvement in any espionage activities. Previously known as H6 in legal documents, Yang was a key figure in China for the Duke’s Pitch@Palace project. He visited Buckingham Palace twice in 2018 to meet with Prince Andrew and reportedly accessed St James’s Palace and Windsor Castle at Andrew’s behest.

Wang is believed to be associated with China’s United Front Work Department and had been invited to Prince Andrew’s birthday in 2020.

On Friday, the Duke’s representatives declared that Andrew “ceased all contact” with Yang when initial concerns surfaced. The Duke’s office further emphasized that their interactions were conducted through “official channels” and that “nothing of a sensitive nature” was ever discussed.

This scandal is just the latest for Prince Andrew, who has a history of befriending unsavory individuals, including convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Reports have claimed that Epstein filmed Prince Andrew and other high-profile individuals engaging in sex acts.

The British Foreign Office will not release secret documents relating to Prince Andrew until at least 2065.

Image by LA(Phot) Dean Nixon.

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Prince Andrew is skipping the British Royal Family's pre-Christmas lunch following criticism of his association with an alleged Chinese Communist spy. The lunch at Buckingham Palace is a private affair for senior members of the Royal Family and other relatives who will not join Christmas festivities at King Charles's Sandringham estate. show more
December 18, 2024
News
Religion
UK

Woke Church of England Archbishop Resigns Amid Child Sex Abuse Scandal.

A former Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned following allegations that he mishandled a sex abuse case involving an Anglican priest. George Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual head of the Church of England (CofE) from 1991 to 2002, stepped down following a BBC investigation that revealed he permitted a previously banned priest to resume his ministry.

His resignation letter, dated December 4, emphasized his lengthy service—beginning in 1962—and his approaching 90th birthday but did not address the specifics of the investigation. Reports state that Carey facilitated the reappointment of cleric David Tudor in 1994, five years after Tudor had been barred due to accusations of assaulting teenage girls.

The investigation suggested that Carey supported Tudor’s employment in a diocese, raising questions about his decision-making during his tenure.

Carey’s decision to resign coincides with pressure on Stephen Cottrell, who is scheduled to become the Church of England’s temporary figurehead. Cottrell, currently the Archbishop of York, allegedly allowed Tudor to continue in his position despite being aware of restrictions that prohibited Tudor from being alone with children. Additionally, Tudor had previously settled a compensation claim with one of his accusers.

In October, Tudor was permanently banned from the ministry after admitting to sexual involvement with two teenage girls in the 1980s, aged 15 and 16.

Carey’s resignation comes just weeks after Justin Welby resigned as Archbishop of Canterbury amid allegations that he covered up child sex abuse cases for a decade. A report claimed that Welby, a frequent World Economic Forum (WEF) attendee, declined to pursue a proper investigation despite knowing of the abuse since 2013.

Welby presided over a shift toward woke attitudes in the Anglican mother church, going as far as demanding “serious consequences” for anti-trans comments and giving tacit approval to homosexual activity.

Image via Paul Kagame.

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A former Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned following allegations that he mishandled a sex abuse case involving an Anglican priest. George Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual head of the Church of England (CofE) from 1991 to 2002, stepped down following a BBC investigation that revealed he permitted a previously banned priest to resume his ministry. show more
December 17, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Politics
UK

‘One More Chance to Save the West’ – Farage Holds ‘Historic Meeting’ with Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago.

Reform Party leader Nigel Farage and party treasurer Nick Candy met with tech mogul Elon Musk at President-elect Donald J. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, December 16. “We had a great meeting with Elon Musk for an hour yesterday. We learned a great deal about the Trump ground game and will have ongoing discussions on other areas,” the pair said in a statement.

Farage is a longtime ally of President-elect Trump, having campaigned for him during his first run for the presidency in 2016. Trump, in turn, was one of the few international leaders to lend his weight to Farage’s efforts to secure Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU) the same year.

“We only have one more chance left to save the West and we can do great things together. Our thanks also to President Trump for allowing us to use Mar-A-Lago for this historic meeting. The special relationship is alive and well,” Farage and Candy, previously a major donor to the notionally center-right Conservative Party, said of the meeting.

Musk, who is of partly British descent, has clashed frequently with Britain’s far-left prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, accusing him of presiding over a system of “two-tier” justice. He is rumored to be considering finding a way to support Farage’s efforts to supplant Starmer’s Labour Party—within the bounds of electoral finance laws—at the next British general election, which must be held no later than 2029.

Responding to a post shared by Farage of himself and Candy with Musk at Mar-a-Lago on the X platform, captioned “Britain Needs Reform,” Musk responded, “Absolutely.”

Image by Stuart Mitchell.

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Reform Party leader Nigel Farage and party treasurer Nick Candy met with tech mogul Elon Musk at President-elect Donald J. Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, December 16. "We had a great meeting with Elon Musk for an hour yesterday. We learned a great deal about the Trump ground game and will have ongoing discussions on other areas," the pair said in a statement. show more

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So here’s what I know about this so far: The British political establishment is FREAKING OUT, fearing Musk may inject serious cash into Farage’s Reform Party operation at a time when both the Labour and Conservative parties are struggling with popularity and fundraising; Farage’s Reform really does need cash, and whatever laws or loopholes exist that would allow a foreigner like Musk to donate into the United Kingdom are being explored for rapid closure
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So here’s what I know about this so far: The British political establishment is FREAKING OUT, fearing Musk may inject serious cash into Farage’s Reform Party operation at a time when both the Labour and Conservative parties are struggling with popularity and fundraising; Farage’s Reform really does need cash, and whatever laws or loopholes exist that would allow a foreigner like Musk to donate into the United Kingdom are being explored for rapid closure show more
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December 17, 2024
News
Politics
UK

Brexit In Name Only: UK Dragged Into EU Court for Not Making Migration Easy Enough.

The European Union‘s unelected executive arm, the European Commission, has initiated legal action against the United Kingdom over alleged failures to adhere to ‘freedom of movement’ migration regulations following Brexit. This comes as pro-EU Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer looks to “reset” relations with the bloc, reportedly including moves to undo parts of Brexit.

The Commission has referred the United Kingdom to the Court of Justice of the European Union, citing non-compliance with the post-Brexit withdrawal agreement, particularly concerning the rights of residents to move and work in EU member states. The issue originated in May 2020 when the Commission accused Britain of impeding EU citizens and their families’ free movement rights. Despite previous communications and warnings, the Commission stated on Monday that several issues remain unresolved, particularly about workers’ rights and extended family members’ rights.

In his initial months in office, Prime Minister Starmer has prioritized a new deal with the EU. He is accused of setting up a “surrender squad” of pro-EU civil servants to negotiate with the bloc to roll back key parts of Brexit without technically re-joining the European Union.

Coinciding with the legal proceedings, it has emerged that Brussels plans to request that the British submit to certain EU laws in exchange for an improved trade agreement.

A strategy document suggests EU negotiators will demand British acceptance of the European Court of Justice’s jurisdiction as a condition for any enhanced trade deal, undermining national sovereignty. The document also emphasizes fishing rights—EU vessels have plundered the majority of fish in Britain’s territorial waters for many years—and a so-called “youth mobility scheme” allowing younger EU nationals to migrate to Britain easily.

Image via European Union–European Parliament.

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The European Union's unelected executive arm, the European Commission, has initiated legal action against the United Kingdom over alleged failures to adhere to 'freedom of movement' migration regulations following Brexit. This comes as pro-EU Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer looks to "reset" relations with the bloc, reportedly including moves to undo parts of Brexit. show more
December 15, 2024
News
Politics
UK

Britain’s Economic Preference: Socialism Over Capitalism?

Polling suggests that the general public in the United Kingdom is more favorable to socialism than capitalism, although environmentalism is the most popular ideology overall. Socialism in Britain has long been linked to institutions like the National Health Service (NHS), which remains one of the most popular institutions in the country, despite major scandals.

Despite the results, broadly socialist candidates like former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn have failed to win elections.

Conservatism, which came third in the polling by YouGov, is also largely associated with the Conservative Party, which just suffered a historic loss to the Labour Party in the national election in July. However, the Conservatives, or Tories, legalized same-sex marriages and presided over the rise of woke ideology in Britain, and are not socially conservative in any meaningful, ideological sense.

Populism, often associated with the rise of Brexit leader Nigel Farage’s Reform Party, is only slightly more popular than communism among Britons. Reform, however, does not refer to itself as a “populist” party, referring to its anti-mass migration stance and other policies as “common sense.”

Reform is becoming increasingly popular in Britain, with polls showing the party ahead of Labour, which has a large majority in parliament and currently governs the country under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

While the Tories are number one in the polls, their lead is not significantly ahead of Reform, and as many as 53 percent of Tory members support the party joining forces with Farage in either an alliance or outright merger.

Image by Paasikivi.

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Polling suggests that the general public in the United Kingdom is more favorable to socialism than capitalism, although environmentalism is the most popular ideology overall. Socialism in Britain has long been linked to institutions like the National Health Service (NHS), which remains one of the most popular institutions in the country, despite major scandals. show more
December 14, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Crime
Immigration
UK

Migration-Background Man Sentenced for Raping Healthcare Worker to Death.

A migration-background man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping a British healthcare worker to death as she lay unconscious on a public bench in London. Mohamed Iidow, 35, was found guilty of raping and killing National Health Service (NHS) worker Natalie Shotter when she was asleep in a London park after a night of drinking in 2021. The mother of three died of a heart attack as Iidow orally raped her several times while she lay deeply unconscious on a bench.

CCTV footage captured Iidow moving her body into different positions as he repeatedly raped her. Following the rape, Iidow drove to a gas station, where he nonchalantly bought cat food and mouthwash before going back to his home.

A jury found Iidow guilty of rape and manslaughter in October, and the court has now handed him a life sentence with a minimum term of 10 years and eight months in prison. They were not, however, told of his prior convictions for attempting to groom minors online.

Claims are circulating that Iidow is an illegal immigrant, including by anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson. However, an official press release and corporate media reports are studiously avoiding making any mention of his immigration status. The National Pulse has asked London’s Old Bailey to clarify the matter but has not received a reply as of this article’s publication.

Migrants from some countries are statistically far more likely to commit crimes than British nationals. Ministry of Justice (MOJ) figures state that Albanians, for instance, have an incarceration rate of over 232 people per 100,000. The British-born British incarceration rate stands at just 14.27 per 100,000.

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A migration-background man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping a British healthcare worker to death as she lay unconscious on a public bench in London. Mohamed Iidow, 35, was found guilty of raping and killing National Health Service (NHS) worker Natalie Shotter when she was asleep in a London park after a night of drinking in 2021. The mother of three died of a heart attack as Iidow orally raped her several times while she lay deeply unconscious on a bench. show more