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Greek MP expelled over racist comments after migrant boat tragedySpilios Kriketos, a lawmaker in ex-PM Mitsotakis’ New Democracy party, said Greece ‘cannot tolerate more migrants’ and accused them of stealing‘Opinions such as those ...have no place in our party. Hate and racism are not part of the party’s values’, the ND said after it expelled him
Ex-Tory MP David Warburton resigns after suspension over harassment and drugs claimsEx-Tory MP David Warburton has resigned following his suspension from the party over harassment and drug abuse claims, creating a further by-election headache for Rishi Sunak.The MP for Somerton and Frome had the Tory whip removed in April 2022 after formal complaints were made by two women to the parliamentary harassment watchdog.Both women accused Mr Warburton of unwanted sexual comments and advances – allegations he denied.Mr Warburton admitted to the Mail on Sunday that he had taken cocaine after drinking whisky with a third woman who secretly photographed and recorded him.
Conservatives face fresh partygate probe after video shows staff dancing and mocking Covid rulesFootage has been obtained by the Mirror, appearing to show Conservative Party staff enjoying festivities in December 2020, soon before people were unable to spend Christmas with their loved ones.In the video, one attendee can be heard saying: " As long as we don't stream that we're like, bending the rules," before laughing - while a man and woman hold hands and dance.At least 24 guests were reportedly at the gathering, said to have taken place on December 14, 2020. Police took no action against the attendees, who included former mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey.One of the other attendees was recently awarded an OBE in Boris Johnson's controversial resignation honours list, published earlier this month.
Weston-super-Mare hosts world's only bin lorry raceRefuse collectors from across the country have come together to take part in The National Refuse Championships.The event in Weston-super-Mare sees people who collect our rubbish compete with colleagues from all over the country.
Appalling case of animal abuse alleged to have occurred outside Mouzaki, Zakynthos, where a goat was forcefully pulled along behind a 4x4
Greece boat disaster: Ship tracking casts doubt on Greek Coastguard's accountThe BBC has obtained evidence casting doubt on the Greek coastguard's account of Wednesday's migrant shipwreck in which hundreds are feared to have died.Analysis of the movement of other ships in the area suggests the overcrowded fishing vessel was not moving for at least seven hours before it capsized.The coastguard still claims that during these hours the boat was on a course to Italy and not in need of rescue.Greek authorities have not yet responded to the BBC's findings.At least 78 people are known to have died, but the UN says up to 500 are still missing.The UN has called for an investigation into Greece's handling of the disaster, amid claims more action should have been taken earlier to initiate a full-scale rescue attempt.Greek officials maintain those on board said they did not want help and were not in danger until just before their boat sank.
Prince William praised for plan to build social housing on private estateWilliam told the Sunday Times how he wanted to build the homes on the Duchy of Cornwall’s 130,000-acre property empire he now controls after becoming Prince of Wales.
Leaked video appears to show Rishi Sunak mocking trans peopleLeaked video obtained by Pink News appears to show Rishi Sunak making fun of trans women.According to the LGBT+ news outlet, the footage is from the prime minister's speech to the 1922 Committee hearing on 5 June 2023.Addressing Tory MPs, Mr Sunak appeared to make transphobic jokes about “women having penises” and mocked Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey for his support of the queer community."I’m a big fan of everybody studying maths to 18, but it turns out that we need to focus on biology" he said, to laughter from the crowd.