Diane Abbott’s comments were antisemitic, Labour leader says

Diane Abbott’s comments were antisemitic, Labour leader says Getty Images Comments made by former shadow minister Diane Abbott in a letter were antisemitic, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said. Ms Abbott was suspended as a Labour MP after suggesting Jewish, Irish and Traveller people were not subject to racism “all their lives”. She later… Continue reading Diane Abbott’s comments were antisemitic, Labour leader says

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor Some Twitter accounts with more than one million followers have had their blue tick badges re-instated by Twitter without paying to subscribe. Beyoncé, Harry Kane, Richard Osman and Victoria Beckham are among those to have their blue tick back. The… Continue reading Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

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Dominic Raab lashes out at ‘flawed’ bullying inquiry as he quits

Dominic Raab lashes out at ‘flawed’ bullying inquiry as he quits UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor By Ione Wells & Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Dominic Raab has angrily dismissed the findings of a bullying inquiry that has prompted him to resign as justice secretary and deputy prime minister. The five-month probe, by a senior lawyer, was set… Continue reading Dominic Raab lashes out at ‘flawed’ bullying inquiry as he quits

Facebook $725m settlement fund opens to US claims

Facebook $725m settlement fund opens to US claims Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter US Facebook users can now apply for their share of a $725m (£583m) privacy-case settlement. The legal action alleged the social-media company shared 87 million users’ data without their consent, via third parties such as Cambridge Analytica. The allegation, dating… Continue reading Facebook $725m settlement fund opens to US claims

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Dominic Raab bullying report expected today

Dominic Raab bullying report expected today EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Nick Eardley BBC chief political correspondent A report on allegations of bullying against Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab is expected later today. The government has not officially commented but several sources have told the BBC they expect it to be handed to PM Rishi Sunak, who must… Continue reading Dominic Raab bullying report expected today

Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares after financial interests row

Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares after financial interests row Reuters By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Rishi Sunak has referenced his wife’s shares in a childcare firm in his published list of financial interests, after a conflict-of-interests row. The PM has faced questions over Akshata Murty’s shares in Koru Kids, a childcare agency which could benefit… Continue reading Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares after financial interests row

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge Getty Images SNP treasurer Colin Beattie who was arrested by police investigating the party’s finances has been released without charge pending further investigation. The 71-year-old was taken into custody on Tuesday morning and was questioned by Police Scotland detectives. He returned to his home in Dalkeith in Midlothian… Continue reading SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge

Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probe

Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probe Getty Images SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has been arrested by police investigating the party’s finances. Mr Beattie, 71, has been taken into custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives. A spokesman for the force said the arrest was made in connection with the continuing… Continue reading Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probe