Image caption, Rajiv Menon KC wins "unprecedented" contempt of court challenge A leading barrister has won a reprieve from facing an unprecedented contempt of court case over his alleged conduct during a trial of six Palestine Action activists. Last week, a retrial jury convicted four members of the organisation of criminal damage over their break-in to Elbit …
Ancient African History
Who are some underrated people in history? Most of sub-Sahara African history is oral therefore most if not all actors of that era are underrated. The lesson is that if you don't write your history others will tell your story and make a pig's breakfast of it.
Use the lens of others to see the world
What's one small improvement you can make in your life? To be empathetic is to see the world as others see it and understand their situation, fears, concerns and hopes.
This is Reform UK Ltd
Glenn Gibbins is a newly elected Reform UK councillor for the Hylton Castle ward in Sunderland. He came to national attention after racist social media posts resurfaced in which he allegedly wrote that Nigerians should be “melted down and fill in the potholes.” The comments were first highlighted by the anti-extremism group Hope Not …
Reform UK Ltd policies
Reform UK’s policies emphasize “common sense” reforms centered on sovereignty, reduced immigration, lower taxes, scrapping net zero targets, NHS efficiency improvements, and prioritizing British citizens. The party frames these as necessary to address broken public services, cultural erosion, economic stagnation, and elite disconnect. Core documents include the 2024 “Our Contract with You” (a working draft-style …
Centre for Nigeria Progress 