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Len McCluskey claims MI5 infiltrating Corbyn camp to abuse Lab MPs

Shocking claims have just come to light after Union chief Len McCluskey believes that MI5 are trying to undermine Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of the Labour Party. He thinks that MI5 agents are pretending to be Corbyn supporters and are then abusing rebel Labour MPs in public. 44 female Labour MPs have revealed that they have received horrific on-line abuse. In a joint letter to Corbyn they wrote: “Rape threats, death threats, smashed cars and bricks through windows are disgusting and...

“Much worse” than Robert Maxwell, says MP probing Sir Philip Green

The pressure of Sir Philip Green has continued today as the chairman of the Commons Committee that probed BHS’s collapse believes that the retail boss is worse than Robert Maxwell. Robert Maxwell, siphoned off millions of pounds from the pension scheme at the Mirror Group. After the scam was uncovered, a year later in 1991, he died while out on his yacht and fell into the sea. Frank Field MP stated that Green held enough money to fill the pensions...

Video – Journalist caught hunting Pokemon during State briefing

Never mind chasing IS the hunt for Pokemon seems more important to one journalist. During a press briefing on the very serious subject of terrorism, US State Department spokesman John Kirby noticed one hack playing the Pokemon game, which appears to be taking over the world Mr Kirby says: ‘You’re playing the Pokemon thing right there, aren’t you?’ The surprised reporter replies: ‘I’m just keeping an eye on it.’ He finished his speech then his thoughts were back to Pokemon....

Junior doctors’ raising £130k via public to fight Hunt

The public are attempting to raise a huge £130,000 so junior doctors can continue their legal dispute against Jeremy Hunt, the Government’s Health Secretary. Funds will cover legal costs so the battle can continue in the High Court ,who decreed that if they could raise that figure they could proceed with their claims, reports the Evening Standard. The judge threw out Hunt’s demand for a £150,000 surety within a week. The doctors now have until August 16th to find the...

Video – Michael Moore – “Trump is going to Win”

Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore has said that he think Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States. He was appearing on Bill Maher’s “Real Time With Bill Maher” show when he made his comments. Moore surprised the crowd with his comments, that drew audible gasps from the audience. He said: "I'm sorry to have to be the buzzkill here so early on, but I think Trump is going to win." The audience booed, but Maher responded that...

‘Not treated as humans’, findings of report into Sports Direct

Mike Ashley’s retail empire is under fire again. A new report by the Business, Innovation and Skills committee has accused Sports Direct of not treating his workforce as humans. Ashley, who runs of Europe’s largest retail operations and Newcastle United, must personally be held accountable for the companies operational failures. One MP even said the retail giants working practices were like a Victorian workhouse. Ashley recently had to appear in front of MPs due to the business being investigated for...

UK economy at worst level since 2009 due to Brexit

New Data has indicated that the UK economy is really struggling due to Britain’s vote to leave the EU. The pound has fallen after additional claims the economy could contract by 0.4% in the third quarter of 2016. Data from Markit’s Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) shows a “dramatic deterioration,” in the economy. These levels have not been seen since the banking crisis, which saw the Government step in to save a number of the United Kingdom’s major banks. The PMI...

Turkey suspends European convention on human rights in wake of failed coup

The fall-out from the coup attempt in Turkey has taken another twist, as the country suspends the European convention on human rights. The deputy prime minister, Numan Kurtulmus, said: “Turkey will suspend the European convention on human rights insofar as it does not conflict with its international obligations.” Over two hundred people were killed and thousands were wounded in the violence that followed the coup attempt. Erdoğan himself was almost captured but escaped while he was at staying in the holiday...

Mrs Thatcher’s son’s “corrupt” Middle Eastern secrets hidden until 2053

There have been claims of an establishment over-up, as government records relating to Mark Thatcher, the late PM’s son, will remain under lock and key until 2053. Under the 30-year-rule the National Archives are releasing notes and records from Government cabinet meetings from 86-88, the height of Mrs Thatcher’s premiership, reports the Daily Mirror. However, there is widespread concern why two files named “Cementation contract: Mark Thatcher and the Omanis” and “Request by Electronic Data Systems to employ Mark Thatcher,”...

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