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Owen Evans
Owen Evans is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in civil liberties and free speech.
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Battery Fires From Discarded Electronics Are Increasing, Warn Firefighters
National Fire Chiefs Council says ‘fires involving lithium-ion batteries are a disaster waiting to happen.’
May 10, 2024
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May 10
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Commons Leader Publishes Guide to ‘Conspiracy Theories’ for MPs
Penny Mordaunt says the spread of conspiracy theories is ‘deeply disturbing’ and threatens the health of British democracy.
May 09, 2024
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May 09
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240 Hate Crimes in 1st Week Justify New Law, Says Scottish Justice Secretary
Police said that over 7,000 online hate reports were received in the first seven days under Scotland’s controversial hate crime law.
Apr 11, 2024
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Apr 11
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UK Net Zero Minister Concerned Over ECHR Ruling on Climate Change
Claire Coutinho wrote that ‘elected politicians are best placed’ to make decisions on climate change, not the Strasbourg court.
Apr 10, 2024
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Apr 10
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MP Quits Tories Over Honey Trap Sexting Scandal
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said there are ‘lots of bad actors’ who are trying to ’cause damage to our democratic processes.’
Apr 10, 2024
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Apr 10
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Scottish Government Denies Woodburning Stove Ban Will Leave Residents Without Backup
A Scottish Green MSP claimed that installing a woodstove in a new build ‘would be like living in a sauna’ and urged the use of heat pumps instead.
Apr 09, 2024
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Apr 09
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Tory MP Resigns From Committees Over Honey Trap Sexting Scandal
Political pressure is increasing on William Wragg who was forced to apologise after he claimed he was ’manipulated' by a man he met on the gay app Grindr.
Apr 09, 2024
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Apr 09
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Anti-ULEZ Activists Released on Bail After Protesting Near Sadiq Khan’s Home
Witnesses noted a heavy police presence as authorities warned of action against those targeting private homes or nearby areas.
Apr 08, 2024
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Apr 08
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Islamists and Far Left Exploit Anti-British Sentiment: Commentator
Momus Najmi cautioned that neglecting the real threats posed by Islamism could lead to the rise of a far right ‘ethno-nationalist’ movement.
Apr 08, 2024
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Lee Hall
Apr 08
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Rupert Darwall: Net Zero Policies Favour the Super Wealthy While Stifling The Poor
The former special adviser to the chancellor warns that net zero ‘aggressive decarbonisation’ is worsening the productive potential of the economy.
Apr 05, 2024
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Lee Hall
Apr 05
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