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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

The 6 weirdest moments of Lee Anderson's press conference as he defects to Reform UK

Lee Anderson defected to Reform UK from the Conservative party, becoming the first sitting MP to join the party.
During the press conference, Lee Anderson made some controversial statements, including claiming his parents could not vote for him if he stayed in the Tory party and clashing with Sky News' Beth Rigby. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Abby Phillip Stumped by Trump's Comment About Black People

Former President Trump remarks on his popularity among Black people due to criminal counts.
Trump's comments about the lighting at the gala spark criticism. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Republican House Rep. on Gaza: "We Should Kill Them All"

Rep. Andy Ogles made controversial remarks suggesting all Palestinians in Gaza should be killed.
The comments were made in response to pro-Palestine activists confronting him about U.S. support for Israel's actions in Gaza. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

Azhar Ali: Labour defends standing by Rochdale by-election candidate

Labour defends candidate despite controversial remarks
Conservatives call for suspension of candidate [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan cleared of bringing mayoralty into disrepute over anti-Ulez protester remarks

Sadiq Khan has been cleared of bringing the mayoralty into disrepute after making controversial remarks about anti-Ulez protesters.
An investigation found that Khan did not breach the City Hall code of conduct on bullying or make a racial slur. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

Professor said she'd be 'tempted to shoot up' dance parties, then whines about school not defending her

A private university professor has resigned after making controversial remarks about the Hamas attack.
The professor's remarks sparked outrage and condemnation from students, parents, and the university community.
The university affirmed the right to freedom of expression but acknowledged the fear and anxiety caused by the professor's comments. [ more ]
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