Military bomb disposal experts have been called to Invergordon after the discovery of unexploded ordnance was discovered yesterday evening by an amateur metal detectorist and his son. Invergordon primary and secondary schools have been closed for the day due to their proximity to the site. Residents in some nearby properties have been evacuated as a precaution whilst the device is
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At least 650 Afghans who helped the British Armed Forces on operations in Afghanistan, are still trapped in the country despite having been accepted under the UK Government’s relocation scheme – ARAP. A written question by a Labour MP saw Defence Minister James Heappey MP reveal that at last count, 650 Afghans who registered and were accepted under ARAP, are
Read moreThe chairman of the powerful U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said he would place a hold on U.S. financial aid to Rwanda over concerns about the Rwandan government’s human rights record and their role in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Senator Robert Menendez wrote to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken asking for an immediate comprehensive
Read moreEXCLUSIVE – Representatives from Israel and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia quietly agreed to normalise ties on 27th June 2022. The agreement, which is broad in nature, is a landmark moment for Middle East politics. It will see the two countries, along with regional allies, work together to combat the threat from Iran, whilst equally being less reliant on Western
Read moreThe SNP’s handling of the sexual harassment complaint against their former Westminster whip Patrick Grady has been poor at best. Now a new development only threatens to deepen the pain caused to the victim. The staffer who still works in Westminster, has been threatened with disciplinary action for sending an email internally to defend themselves. It is one of the
Read morePrime Minister Boris Johnson is to stand down as Conservative leader, but he intends to carry on as Prime Minister until the autumn. Johnson is expected to make a resignation speech at midday setting out the steps to choose his successor. However, the events of the past 24 hours have led man Conservative MPs to call for an interim PM
Read moreAttorney General Suella Braverman has called for Boris Johnson to stand down as Prime Minister live on ITV’s Peston show. The Attorney General who has previously been loyal to Johnson, also confirmed she would stand for leader of the Conservative Party. You can watch her unexpected statement below. Braverman said she is not resigning as she has “constitutional duties to
Read moreFollowing Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitting that he promoted Chris Pincher to Deputy Chief Whip, despite knowing of sexual assault allegations against him, several Ministers and Parliamentary Private Secretaries have resigned. The list below will be updated as required. Rishi Sunak – Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid – Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Health Secretary) Andrew
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Sir Keir Starmer MP, Leader of the Labour Party gave a Speech to the Centre for EU Reform setting out Labour’s 5-point plan to “Make Brexit Work”. Below is a full transcript of that speech. Thank you.It’s a real privilege to be here tonight. We are here to mark the 26th birthday of the CER. In that time, the world
Read moreConservative MP for Romford, Andrew Rosindell has been arrested on suspicion of several sexual offences, with the Tory chief whip banning him from attending the House of Commons until further notice. A source in the Metropolitan Police Unit investigating these allegations confirmed to me that Rosindell was arrested earlier today at a preplanned appointment. The Met had liased with the
Read moreUK Covid-19 Figures as of 30th March 2022 Cases, Deaths and Hospitalisations: 558,732 positive tests in last 7 days.• 1,070 deaths within the last 7 days. 365 coronavirus patients in hospital beds with a ventilator on 29 March 2022. 165,187 total number of deaths 28 days from first positive test for COVID-19. UK Covid-19 Vaccination Data: 52,792,930 people have had
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Two drivers on the Black Isle escaped serious injury in a car accident that left one vehicle in flames and the other in pieces on its side. The accident occurred this evening, 11th March, on the B9169 outside Easter Kinkell Primary school at approximately 21:10. Good samaritans including a nurse,quickly attended to the two drivers involved in the accident, with
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The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is scrambling to stop and discourage serving British soldiers from travelling to Ukraine to fight Russian Forces. This comes as several troops have already gone Absent Without Leave (AWOL) stating an intention to travel to Ukraine. British authorities fear Russia may see this as Britain becoming directly involved in hostilities, not to mention the
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Below is a download link for the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament report on Russia. Given events in Ukraine and the renewed interest in Russian links to UK Politicians, I believe it is important to refresh people’s memories.
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