The German girl claiming to be Madeleine McCann has just given a new interview. What she said about her childhood explains everything. When you hear what she was forbidden from doing, you’ll understand why she never knew who she really was for 21 years.  READ THE SHOCKING TRUTH IN THE COMMENTS

The German girl claiming to be Madeleine McCann has just given a new interview. What she said about her childhood explains everything.

BY CRIME DESK REPORTERS MUNICH — Julia W., the young woman who captivated the globe with her claim to be Madeleine McCann, has just dropped a bombshell that changes the narrative completely. In her first sit-down interview since the genetic controversy, Julia described a childhood that sounds less like a family home and more like a fortress designed to keep the outside world out. THE “DIGITAL PRISON” “I didn’t have what other kids had,” Julia told the interviewer, her voice shaking. “My parents were obsessed with keeping me offline.

We didn’t have Wi-Fi for years. I wasn’t allowed a smartphone until I was almost an adult.” While her peers were scrolling through Instagram and seeing the annual “Missing” posters of Madeleine McCann, Julia was living in a media blackout. “They told me the internet was dangerous,” she explained. “They said, ‘Don’t look at the news. It’s all lies.’ Now I wonder… were they protecting me from the world, or protecting themselves from being found out?” NO FRIENDS, NO WITNESSES The isolation went beyond the screen. Julia claims her social circle was aggressively policed by her mother. “I wasn’t allowed to have sleepovers. I rarely went to birthday parties,” she recalled.

“If I made a new friend, my mother would find a reason to cut them off. I spent most of my childhood in my room, painting and talking to myself.” Psychologists suggest this extreme isolation is a common tactic in abduction cases. By limiting a child’s contact with the public, abductors reduce the risk of someone recognizing the victim or noticing inconsistencies in their backstory. IS SHE TELLING THE TRUTH? Critics argue that Julia is simply retrofitting her memories to suit the “kidnapping” narrative. Is she exaggerating a strict upbringing to gain sympathy? However, neighbors of the family in Germany have reportedly confirmed parts of her story. “She was a ghost,” one neighbor told The Crime Desk under the condition of anonymity.

“You saw the parents, but you rarely saw the girl. The blinds were always drawn.” THE TERRIFYING HYPOTHESIS If Julia is telling the truth, it raises a chilling question: Even if she isn’t Madeleine McCann, why was she hidden? Hypothesis 1: She is a different stolen child, and the “no internet” rule was to ensure she never saw her own missing poster.

Hypothesis 2: Her parents were suffering from extreme paranoia or a cult-like mentality, damaging her psyche and making her susceptible to identity confusion. Hypothesis 3: She was being “groomed” or hidden for reasons yet to be discovered by the authorities. Julia may not be the girl from Praia da Luz. But her testimony suggests she is a survivor of a different kind of prison—one built of silence and secrets.

“He’s in a lot of discomfort” — Doctor admits concern as Bondi Beach ‘hero’ Ahmed faces difficult recovery after complex surgery

Ahmed al-Ahmed, praised for his bravery in tackling one of the alleged gunmen during the Bondi Beach terror attack, underwent a second surgery yesterday to treat his injuries.

His lawyer, Sam Issa, confirmed the procedure was successful.

‘Ahmed’s in a lot of discomfort today, naturally,’ Issa told the ABC.

‘It was a very complex operation because it involves nerve damage.’

Ahmed, 44, a father of two, is now preparing for another grueling eight-hour surgery on Friday.

Mr al-Ahmed sustained severe injuries after being struck twice by gunfire.

He is currently in critical but stable condition at St George Hospital in Sydney.

Footage from the attack shows him wrestling the rifle away from gunman Sajid Akram, who was later killed, in a split second move that undoubtedly saved countless lives.

Bondi Beach attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed (pictured) underwent a second surgery yesterday

Ahmed al-Ahmed (left) snatched the rifle out of the hands of one of Bondi Beach terrorist

As Sajid fell backwards Mr al-Ahmed lifted the rifle and aimed it back at the disarmed shooter but did not fire.

Sajid backed away as Mr al-Ahmed rested the weapon against a tree moments before another bystander rushed in and hurled an object at the fleeing attacker.

The confrontation unfolded in full view of the second alleged gunman Sajid’s 24-year-old son Naveed who stood on a nearby footbridge holding a firearm.

A GoFundMe launched just hours after the terrorist attack to honour Ahmed for ‘[preventing] the loss of countless more lives,’ has since raised more than $2.5million.

‘In a moment of chaos and danger, Ahmed el Ahmed stepped forward without hesitation,’ the fundraiser says.

‘His actions were selfless, instinctive, and undeniably heroic, taken without regard for his own safety.’

US billionaire hedge fund boss Bill Ackman was among the first to donate, pledging an $99,999 within hours of the page going live.

Mr al-Ahmed has received visits from prominent political and community figures at St George Hospital, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, NSW Premier Chris Minns, and Governor-General Sam Mostyn, all praising him as a hero.

Anthony Albanese (left) visited Ahmed al-Ahmed (right) at St George Hospital on Tuesday

A GoFundMe for Ahmed al-Ahmed (pictured) has raised more than $2.5million since launch

‘He’s very humble,’ Albanese said after meeting with Mr al-Ahmed.

‘At a moment where we have seen evil perpetrated, he shines out as an example of the strength of humanity. We are a brave country.’

Albanese said that Ahmed Al-Ahmed ‘represents the best of our country’.

In a video released by Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT World, Al-Ahmed expressed gratitude for the support he’s received, saying he ‘appreciates the efforts of everyone’ and urged people to keep him in their prayers.

‘May Allah reward you and grant you well-being. God willing, we will return to you with joy,’ he said.

‘Through Allah, I went through a very difficult phase. Only Allah knows it.’

The 21-Year-Old German Girl Who Claimed to Be Madeleine McCann — DNA Results FINALLY Revealed  For days, the world waited in stunned silence. A young woman from Germany stepped forward, insisting she was Madeleine McCann — and the resemblance sent shockwaves across social media. Now, the lab has completed its analysis. The DNA results are in. And what they revealed has left followers reeling. The truth wasn’t just shocking — it raised disturbing questions about who she really is…

The story of the 21-year-old German girl identical to Madeleine McCann: THE DNA RESULTS ARE FINALLY IN. THE WORLD HELD ITS BREATH THE ENVELOPE IS OPEN. THE WORLD WAITS. IS THE GERMAN GIRL FINALLY THE LOST DAUGHTER? THE MOST ANTICIPATED DNA TEST OF THE DECADE IS COMPLETE. AFTER MONTHS OF TEARS, TELEVISION INTERVIEWS, AND TERRIFYING MEMORIES, THE LAB HAS SPOKEN. THE RESULT IS IN THE HANDS OF THE INVESTIGATORS. BY CRIME DESK REPORTERS CALIFORNIA — It was the moment that stopped the internet. Millions of people across the UK, Germany, and the US tuned in, holding their breath.

Heidi W., the 21-year-old German woman who has dominated headlines with her claims of being Madeleine McCann, sat on the edge of the sofa. Her hands were shaking. Next to her sat Dr. Fia Johansson, the private investigator and medium who whisked her away to a safe house in America after death threats began pouring in. For weeks, the evidence has been mounting, convincing even the harshest skeptics. THE EVIDENCE THAT COULD NOT BE IGNORED Why did the world believe her? Because the coincidences were too chilling to ignore. The Eye: Heidi possesses the exact same rare Coloboma—a defect in the iris—at the exact same 7 o’clock position as Madeleine.

Doctors called it “statistically impossible” to be a fluke. The Marks: She has identical birthmarks on her leg and face. The Missing Past: Her German parents could not produce a single photo of her mother pregnant. Her childhood medical records were mysteriously missing. The Memories: Heidi described a “white building” and a “beach” in her nightmares, despite living her whole life in landlocked Poland and Germany. She recalled a man who touched her—a man whose face looks undeniably like the police sketch of the prime suspect. THE PARENTS’ SILENCE Perhaps the most damning piece of the puzzle was the behavior of her own family.

When Heidi begged for a DNA test to prove she was their daughter, her mother blocked her number. Her father refused to speak. They threatened to commit her to a mental asylum if she didn’t stop talking. “If I am your daughter,” Heidi cried in a viral video last week, “why won’t you just give a sample and prove it? What are you hiding?” THE THREE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES As the host held the sealed envelope containing the results from a top-tier forensic genealogy lab, the atmosphere in the studio was electric. There were only three possibilities: She is Madeleine: A miracle. The investigation ends, and the McCanns are reunited. She is a Stolen Child: She is not Madeleine, but she is a kidnapping victim from another family, confirming her “parents” are criminals. The Delusion: It was all a tragic coincidence of biology and trauma. THE MOMENT OF TRUTH The studio went silent. The seal was broken.

The paper was unfolded. Dr. Johansson looked at the data. She looked at Heidi , whose eyes were filled with tears of hope. She looked at the camera. “The test compared Heidi DNA markers against the known profile of Madeleine McCann,” she began, her voice steady. “We also checked for heritage markers. If she is Madeleine, she will be British.” Heidi closed her eyes. The world leaned in. THE RESULT “Heidi ,” the doctor said softly. “We have the answer.” The test results show: 0% MATCH. “You have absolutely no British or German ancestry.

You are 100% Polish/Lithuanian.” She is not Madeleine McCann. The studio gasped. Heidi collapsed into her hands. The dream is over. But the mystery of why she has no baby photos, and why her parents refused the test, remains a dark, unanswered question.

Prince William & Princess Kate’s 2025 Christmas Card UNVEILED — Fans GUSH Over the Stunning Family Portrait as One Heart-Warming Detail Has Royal Watchers Saying “This Is Everything”

Christmas is almost here which means Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, have released their 2025 festive card.

On Thursday, the Prince and Princess of Wales unveiled their card featuring their adorable family. Each year, the couple share a sweet photo to mark Christmas and it usually features their three children.

For this year’s card, William and Kate beamed alongside their kids, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. And, of course, it’s the sweetest photo!

William, Kate and their children have released their Christmas card for this year (Credit: Cover Images)

William and Kate release 2025 Christmas card

The photo, which you can see here, shows the family-of-five smiling for the camera.

It shows Prince William and Princess Kate sat in the middle with their three children cuddling into them.

William sweetly matches with his youngest son, Louis, as they both sport green knitted jumpers.

Meanwhile, George has his legs crossed while wearing blue jeans and a shirt with a gilet over the top. Charlotte also matched the green them, wearing a knitted jumper as she placed her head on dad William’s shoulder.

What a beautiful picture of you all.

The Prince and Princess of Wales’ social media accounts shared the image on Thursday, revealing the photo was taken by photographer Josh Shinner in April 2025.

The post read: “Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas.”

Fans react to ‘beautiful’ photo of the Wales family

Of course, fans flooded the comment section with compliments for the family. One person said: “Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! What a beautiful picture of you all.”

Another wrote: “Look at them. Gorgeous family.”

Someone else added: “So beautiful. Wish you all a Merry Christmas too!”

Meanwhile, a fourth said: “A beautiful family.”

It’s been a big year for the Wales family as they recently moved from their Adelaide Cottage home in Windsor to Forest Lodge, a short drive away.

The Wales family are getting in the festive spirit (Credit: Cover Images)

Wales family’s ‘special’ time in their new home this Christmas

Recently, one royal commentator said she believes this Christmas will be “special” for William, Kate and their kids in their new home.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has told the Mirror: “This will be a special year for the family in their new home, Forest Lodge. Putting up Christmas decorations is always exciting, but decorating a new house is doubly so.

“I’m sure they’ll also be putting up decorations at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, but I wonder whether they will spend a bit more time than usual in their Windsor home during the school holidays? It must still be fresh and new to them.

“I doubt whether William and Catherine will be able to resist the temptation to spoil them, just as all young parents enjoy spoiling their children, if they are fortunate enough to have the money.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his new wife Jodie Haydon have spent their honeymoon in a $3,000-a-night hotel suite on a famous Australian island See more photos from the couple’s honeymoon bel0w….

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his new wife Jodie Haydon have spent their honeymoon in a $3,000-a-night hotel suite on a famous Australian island

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his new wife Jodie Haydon have spent their honeymoon in a $3,000-a-night hotel suite on a famous Australian island.

The newlyweds stayed at the luxurious Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia after tying the knot in Canberra on Saturday.

Suites at the upmarket hotel cost upwards of $8,000-a-night, with the couple staying in a slightly more modest $3,000-a-night room, The Advertiser reports.

They enjoyed a nightly four-course menu paired with premium local wines from the lodge’s well-stocked walk-in cellar, as well as panoramic views of Hanson Bay.

Kangaroo Island Mayor Michael Pengilly said he hoped the couple enjoyed their four-night despite criticising a previous visit Albanese made to the island.

In August, Mr Pengilly accused the prime minister of staging a ‘photo op’ in the midst of the state’s algal bloom crisis.

Despite the PM pledging $8.5million in new funding while visiting the Thebarton research laboratory, the mayor slammed the visit as ‘discourteous’.

‘We hope they enjoyed their stay. Next time he comes back, he can bring some money for infrastructure,’ he said of the latest visit.

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The couple were married in front of 80 guests at The Lodge in Canberra on Saturday

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The couple enjoyed ocean views from their retreat on Kangaroo Island (pictured)

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Southern Ocean Lodge (pictured) is a sought-after place to stay on Kangaroo Island

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Pictured is a living room complete with a massive couch and a view of the jacuzzi

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The couple stayed in a $3,000-a-night room at the stunning hotel

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The well-stocked wine cellar at the hotel provides a host of different varieties (pictured)

Kangaroo Island has hosted celebrities including Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, and Oprah Winfrey, who toured the island in 2010.

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles served as Acting Prime Minister while Albanese was on his honeymoon.

The couple met at a conference in 2020 when Albanese asked if any South Sydney fans were in the audience, at which Ms Haydon responded with the team’s catch cry, ‘up the Rabbitohs’.

They were married in a small and intimate affair in front of 80 guests at The Lodge in Canberra on Saturday.

The venue holds significant meaning for the couple, who got engaged on the residence’s balcony on Valentine’s Day 2024 after a romantic Italian dinner.

Tom Read Wilson’s childhood friend has offered the most intimate and compelling portrait yet of the man behind I’m A Celebrity’s breakout star — revealing a softer, deeper side of Tom that television rarely captures  He’s the man who sings to strangers, writes poems that make crowds cry, and quietly holds whole families together — yet TV only shows a fraction of him. Tom Read Wilson isn’t just the velvet voice of the jungle; he’s the rare kind of person whose smallest gestures reveal the biggest heart. And now, for the first time, the world is finally seeing it

Tom Read Wilson’s childhood friend has offered the most intimate and compelling portrait yet of the man behind I’m A Celebrity’s breakout star — revealing a softer, deeper side of Tom that television rarely captures

Tom Read Wilson’s childhood friend has offered the most intimate and compelling portrait yet of the man behind I’m A  Celebrity’s breakout star — revealing a softer, deeper side of Tom that television rarely captures.

In an emotional Instagram post shared on Thursday, Charlie Collins — who has known Tom for 34 years — opened up about the warmth, compassion and quiet heroism that she says have always defined him.

Charlie recalled meeting Tom when she was four, after their mothers became close friends. Their lives intertwined instantly, and over the decades she witnessed both his early theatrical sparkle and his unwavering kindness. “Tom was my first kiss,” she joked, saying she still teases him that she “may be the reason he never looked twice at girls again.”

She remembered his voice echoing through school plays, and the afternoons when he would lock himself in his room to practise scales while she and his sister Miranda played in the garden. But for Charlie, the most revealing parts of Tom have always been his small, luminous gestures:

He sings Christmas carols in tiny shops to make staff smile.
He reads stories at her sister’s school because, as he always says, “stories matter.”
He writes wedding poems so funny and heartfelt they leave whole rooms in tears.
He treats his mother — and Charlie’s mother — to champagne lunches simply because it delights them.

“Tom makes everyone feel like they’re the only person in the room,” Charlie wrote. “He is the warm, glowing centre that holds everything — and everyone — together.”

She described his deep devotion to his family, especially to his mother Juliette, and said watching him comfort campmates in the jungle feels “like seeing the purest parts of childhood shine through an adult body.”

Her tribute ended with a simple rallying cry: “Tom for the win.”

This season, Tom’s velvety accent and poetic vocabulary have charmed millions, sparking debate over whether his refined speech is an affectation. But Tom has long insisted it’s entirely natural — shaped by his father, an English teacher who turned language into music.

“My wonderful dad gave me the love of language,” he told Aitch in camp. “I’m not a poet, but I love the lyricism of it all.”

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Less discussed is the complex piece of his family story involving his parents’ age-gap romance. On 8 Out of 10 Cats in 2024, Tom revealed that his father, Crispin Read Wilson, had been a teacher at the school where his mother Juliette was a pupil. “She was 18, coming of age,” Tom said, adding that he “never really thought about it.”

Though his parents later separated and his father remarried, Tom has remained close to both. “My mum is a French teacher with a fiery, mischievous spirit,” he once said. “And I adore her.”

Earlier this week, Juliette arrived in Australia to support her son, laughing that “he was born with a dictionary in his mouth,” and admitting she sometimes struggles to understand his elaborate vocabulary.

Charlie’s heartfelt tribute has now given viewers something deeper than the whimsical persona they see on screen — a rare window into the gentle, generous soul who has quietly held people together since childhood.

For many fans, the revelation has transformed their perception of the series’ most enchanting star, proving Tom is not a character crafted for television, but the true emotional heartbeat of this year’s show.

‘COVER-UP OR CHAOS?’ Leaked Documents Spark Westminster Panic After Robinson’s Explosive Claims  Robinson alleges City Hall ran a hidden strategy to protect senior figures and steer public perception. Critics urge caution over unverified material — yet allies are demanding answers, and the political fallout is already spiralling.

In a Stunning Political Unveiling, Tommy Robinson Exposes Sadiq Khan’s Alleged Secret Scheme to Manipulate Public Perception – Are We Witnessing the Collapse of Trust in London’s Leadership? Discover the Shocking Details Behind Robinson’s Leaked Documents that Claim to Reveal a Covert Plan to Control Information During Critical Times. As the Controversy Escalates, Will Khan’s Silence Lead to Political Ruin or Will the Truth Emerge from the Shadows?

Breaking: Tommy Robinson Unveils Explosive Leak Alleging Sadiq Khan’s Secret Cover-Up – Stakes Skyrocket!

In a bombshell revelation sending shockwaves through British politics, controversial figure Tommy Robinson has exposed what he claims are damning documents implicating London Mayor Sadiq Khan in a clandestine scheme to suppress politically sensitive information.

Robinson, known for his incendiary activism and fearless whistleblowing, came forward with a trove of confidential files that, according to him, reveal an orchestrated effort by Khan’s office to manipulate public perception. This covert plan, described as a “communications strategy” to manage and disguise critical details, threatens to upend trust in one of the UK’s most significant political figures.

The leak’s timing couldn’t be more charged. While media attention was diverted elsewhere, Robinson alleges, behind the scenes, a carefully crafted narrative was being deployed to conceal an explosive policy shift—details of which are now under intense scrutiny.

Instantly going live, Robinson brandished physical copies of the documents, highlighting key passages and declaring, “They didn’t want this out. They thought no one would find out.” His broadcast ignited a firestorm, sparking feverish debate across social media platforms, where supporters call it a monumental exposé and detractors dismiss it as politically motivated theatrics.

Khan’s office swiftly responded, labeling the claims “pure political theater” and asserting the mayor’s commitment to transparency. Yet a notable absence of outright denial regarding the documents’ existence fanned the flames of suspicion even higher.

Inside sources paint a murky picture. The alleged internal communications plan is said to involve controlling what information reaches the public, potentially rewriting narratives around contentious decisions. Critics argue this confirms long-held fears that political insiders prioritize image management over accountability.

The clash between Robinson and Khan is more than a personal feud; it resonates deeply across the nation. Sadiq Khan, a globally recognized figure and London’s first Muslim mayor, has his political future hanging in the balance, while Robinson’s supporters hail him as a fearless exposer of hidden truths.

Social media reactions have been electric: “If even half of this is accurate, heads must roll,” one user thundered, while another lamented, “This only deepens the crisis of trust in our leaders.” Conversely, many defended Khan, accusing Robinson of exploiting timing ahead of crucial elections.

The political fallout is swift and growing. Opposition parties demand full disclosure of the materials to restore public confidence. Even a Labour insider privately conceded that transparency would be the wisest course, warning the current defensive posture only raises more doubts.

What makes this saga even more riveting is Robinson’s tantalizing hint that this leak is merely the first chapter. He has promised further revelations that could deepen the controversy, signaling a protracted battle that shows no sign of abating.

Meanwhile, Khan’s team seems intent on weathering the storm through terse statements and a low profile, opting not to engage in heated public debates or detailed clarifications—an approach some critics claim only intensifies the atmosphere of mistrust.

Political analysts suggest that silence might be a strategic misstep. As one former adviser put it, “Failing to fully address these allegations hands Robinson a powerful platform and feeds conspiracy theories.”

At its core, this confrontation underscores a critical and unsettling question: Who truly controls the narrative in contemporary politics? And more importantly, can the public rely on leaders to be forthright with information that shapes their lives?

As the story unfolds, it is clear the stakes have never been higher. The very fabric of political credibility in London—and potentially beyond—is under serious threat.

With Robinson poised to release more documents and Khan’s office bracing for sustained pressure, the next days and weeks could redefine political accountability in Britain’s capital.

One thing is certain: This explosive saga is far from over. The nation watches, waiting to see if the truth will finally emerge from the shadows or be buried under layers of spin and denial.

Stay tuned as this major story develops. The consequences of these allegations could reshape the political landscape in ways few anticipated—and the full extent of what Khan’s office sought to conceal may only now be coming to light.

“SH0UTED D0WN!”  Carol Malone EXPOSES the Truth Behind Farage’s PMQs Protest — And Her Account Is Setting Westminster Alight

Nigel Farage refused to take his seat in the Commons chamber for PMQs, instead choosing to watch from the public gallery.

Nigel Farage has been backed by Carol Malone (Image: GETTY/Express)

Carol Malone has launched a blistering defence of Nigel Farage’s dramatic protest at the last Prime Minister’s Questions of 2025, accusing Westminster elites of “shouting down” the Reform UK leader because they are “terrified” of his rising influence. Speaking on the Daily Express’s Daily Expresso show, outspoken columnist Ms Malone tore into the chaotic scenes at PMQs on December 17, where Mr Farage refused to take his seat in the Commons chamber, instead choosing to watch from the public gallery.

Interviewed by host JJ Anisiobi, Ms Malone echoed Mr Farage’s complaint that the session is “rigged” by Labour, with the Reform UK leader repeatedly attacked by Sir Keir Starmer and backbenchers without any right of reply. Ms Malone said: “Well, they’re never given the chance to talk. Whenever he has a question, they ignore his question or he gets shouted down. They make so much noise in there.

Sir Keir Starmer during PMQs (Image: GETTY)

“Now, that just tells me that not only are some of the idiots in the House behaving like animals, but it also tells me they’re terrified of him.”

Her remarks highlight the ongoing frustration of Mr Farage: despite Reform UK surging in polls and holding five MPs, parliamentary conventions deny the party leader regular questions at PMQs, reducing him to a bystander as opponents target him freely. Mr Farage has staged gallery protests multiple times this year, vowing not to serve as a “punching bag”.

Ms Malone raged: “They’re terrified of him saying something that resonates with people. Most of what Labour is saying doesn’t resonate with anybody, and not much from the Tories either. But Farage is quickly becoming the voice of this country.”

PMQs questions are not distributed on the basis of polling strength, but through party size, the Speaker’s discretion and the lottery of the ballot.

A spokesperson for the Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, said: “Like all members, any Reform MP can enter the weekly ballot for PMQs, which randomly picks the first 15 questions for the session… In addition, if the ballot doesn’t provide cross-party balance, the Speaker has discretion on the day to call a Member, within the timeframe of PMQs, who is bobbing in order to achieve party balance.

“Furthermore, under a new system introduced by this Speaker to support smaller parties, the Leader of Reform is also allocated a PMQ by default every nine weeks. Of course, if any Member wishes to raise an issue in the Chamber they can do so on a point of order.”

The Mirror reported that Farage has not requested a PMQs question since July.

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The protest unfolded during a bruising final PMQs of the year, dominated by festive barbs and sharp exchanges. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch hammered Sir Keir over broken economic promises and soaring unemployment—which ONS data released this week confirmed has climbed to a post-pandemic high of 5.1%.

Mrs Badenoch also highlighted the disruptive five-day resident doctors’ strike, which began this morning and is set to paralyse the NHS in the final countdown to Christmas.

Sir Keir countered with jibes at Reform UK over bribery allegations and resurfaced claims of schoolboy racism against Mr Farage from former Dulwich College classmates.

However, Mr Farage’s absence from the benches dominated headlines, exposing what Ms Malone called a biased system silencing insurgent voices. Ms Malone predicted: “I don’t have any doubt he’s going to get elected. I do kind of hope the Tories and Reform go in together… and that we finally get a Prime Minister who is listening to people.”

Ms Malone’s fierce intervention comes amid deepening public anger at Sir Keir’s 18-month-old Government, which has been battered by tax rises, stagnant growth, and NHS turmoil.

Today’s inflation figures showed the rate has cooled to 3.2%, yet it remains significantly higher than the 2% target the Prime Minister promised to maintain.

With Reform UK leading polls and Mr Farage widely seen as Britain’s most effective communicator, Ms Malone warned the establishment faces a reckoning. She said: “What are we going to feel like this time next year after another year of this catastrophic, blundering, hopeless Government?”

Praising Mr Farage’s unique ability to connect across class divides—from council estates to the middle class—Ms Malone added: “He understands; he’s tuned in to what affects people… in a way no other politician currently is.”

Ms Malone concluded by noting that while the House of Commons remains characterised by shouting matches, the public is increasingly looking toward alternative voices.

She suggested that the current parliamentary culture is failing to address the concerns of the electorate, leaving a vacuum that Mr Farage is uniquely positioned to fill as his influence continues to grow across the country.

SCHOOLGATE ERUPTS  20+ Former Classmates and Staff Demand Farage APOLOGISE

Dozens of former students and staff at Farage’s former school, Dulwich College, have called for the Reform leader to apologise for alleged racist and antisemitic behaviour. ITV News Political Correspondent Harry Horton reports

Words by Lauren Clarke, ITV News Content EditorMore than 20 former students and staff at Dulwich College have signed an open letter calling for Nigel Farage to apologise for his alleged racist and antisemitic behaviour while a pupil at the top London private school.

Speaking in their first broadcast interview, five former Dulwich College students told ITV News they felt compelled to come forward with their stories following repeated denials by the Reform UK leader and senior members of the party.

The open letter, published today in The Guardian, reads: “We are 26 of the former students (and teaching staff) at Dulwich College who have recently shared our memories of your racist and antisemitic behaviour at school from 1975 to 1982.

Speaking in their first broadcast interview, five former Dulwich College students told ITV News they felt compelled to sign the open letter and come forward with their allegations of Farage’s racist and antisemitic abuse. ITV News Political Correspondent Harry Horton reports

“We have recalled the verbal abuse you regularly directed at a number of pupils of Jewish, Black and Asian heritage; as well as loudly and proudly proclaiming your high regard for Fascist leaders and organisations, from Hitler to Mosley, from the Nazis to the National Front.”

The letter goes on to detail Farage and Reform’s recent denials before closing: “None of us has taken lightly the decision to speak up.

The open letter to Nigel Farage signed by former Dulwich College students and staffCredit: ITV News

“It has been deeply troubling to revisit our memories, let alone to share them with journalists and the broader public.

“However, what disturbs us is less what happened years ago, hurtful as it was, but rather your refusal to acknowledge your past behaviour or apologise for it.

“We call on you now to recognise that these events happened, apologise for them, [and] make it clear you have renounced the racist, antisemitic and Fascist views you expressed at Dulwich.”

Speaking to ITV News, former Dulwich student Yinka Bankole alleges Farage targeted him aged ten, as one of a small number of black boys at the school.

Former Dulwich College student Yinka Bankole tells ITV News Nigel Farage racially abused him while a student

He said: “I will never forget the hateful look in his eyes.

“He’ll walk over in my direction and say, ‘Hey you, where are you from?’

“And you know, you ask a question, but before I could even give out an answer, I had, ‘That’s the way back to Africa.’

“And for me it happened once, okay, happened a second time, then a third time.”

Mr Bankole was speaking alongside four other former Dulwich students and signatories of the letter, including Bafta and Emmy-award winning director Peter Ettedgui.

Mr Ettedgui, who is Jewish, accuses Farage of antisemitic abuse while they were students together at the college in the late 1970s.

He said: “He started to sort of like sneer at me and very contemptuously say things like ‘Hitler was right’ and ‘Gas them’ and he’d add a long sibilance to sort of mimic the sound of gas.

“It was the most offensive antisemitic abuse that anyone ever said to me, either before or since.

“So I’ve never forgotten.”

Bafta and Emmy-award winning director Peter Ettedgui alleges the abuse he received from Nigel Farage was ‘the most offensive’ he has ever received

Today’s publication of the open letter follows weeks of allegations about the Reform UK leader’s conduct at school.

In November, Farage downplayed claims he used racist and antisemitic language as a teenager, saying he never ‘directly really tried to go and hurt anybody’.

When pressed further, the 61-year-old said: “Have I said things 50 years ago that you could interpret as being banter in a playground? That you could interpret in the modern light a day in some sort of way? Yes.

“Have I ever directly ever racially abused anybody? No.”

When challenged by ITV News and BBC journalists over the allegations in a press conference earlier this month, Farage responded with a tirade against both broadcasters – accusing them of “double standards” and suggesting the organisations had in the past aired programmes which would now be considered racist.

It was these comments from Nigel Farage that Mr Bankole says encouraged him to break his silence.

He told ITV News: “For me, the trigger was when I heard a conference referring to Bernard Manning.

“For me, I had been anonymous up to that point and I really didn’t want to come out, to be honest. I just wanted to do my work and get on with it.

“But when I heard that, it was such dishonesty, such nastiness, defending vulgarity like that.”

“I hear people classifying racism as intentional, not intentional. Direct, not direct. Insulting, not insulting.

“All sorts of ways to describe an act that the person, the perpetrator, knows is wrong.”

Former Dulwich College students Yinka Bankole and Jean-Pierre Lihou say Nigel Farage’s press conference earlier this month was a turning point for them

Fellow former Dulwich student Jean-Pierre Lihou, who has publicly accused Farage of antisemitic and racist behaviour when they were at school together, describes Farage and Reform UK’s denials as ‘wishy-washy’ and ‘vague’.

Mr Lihou said: “He knows what he said, we know what he said – and a lot of people have coincidentally the same memory.

“So the question is, who is telling a lie and who isn’t telling a lie?”

He added: “He is calling us liars, all 20 of us and more who have now put our names to [the letter].

“I have yet to see one name coming from Nigel in his defence. If he’s so sure of himself, why doesn’t he do that? We have.

“We’ve faced criticism online, in our professional work, we’ve come forward and doubtless, following this article, there’ll be even more.

“What is he afraid of?”

Responding to Wednesday’s open letter, a Reform UK spokesperson said: “These latest attacks are a naked attempt to discredit Reform and Nigel Farage.

“Instead of debating Reform on the substance of our ideas and policies, the left-wing media and deeply unpopular Labour Party are now using 50-year-old smears in a last act of desperation.

“The British public see right through this witch hunt.”

Jewish former student Stefan Bennaroch denies that the open letter and those who signed it are politically motivated.

He argues it is Reform UK who are politicising the issue.

He said: “As soon as Reform, rather than Farage himself, got involved in calling us liars, then it becomes political.

“Them accusing us of lies is a profound political statement of the most unpleasant kind and they have to be called out for it.”

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Another former Dulwich student, Martin Rossel, denied that the open letter is politically motivated.

Mr Rossel, chair of the Liberal Democrats in Salisbury, told ITV News: “I’m not doing this as a political thing. I’m doing this because I had a very close friend at Dulwich called Norman Levinkind, who was Jewish.

“Norman sadly passed away in 1981, but Norman was on the receiving end of a lot of Nigel’s unpleasantness.

“I’m standing up for my friend now because I couldn’t then.

“I certainly saw Peter on the receiving end of it and I didn’t say anything then and now is my chance to do that.”

Responding to the allegations of Mr Farage’s alleged behaviour, Dulwich College said “such behaviour is wholly incompatible with the values the college holds”.

In a letter to Mr Lihou, seen by ITV News, current college master Robert Milne wrote: “What we can unequivocally state, is that the behaviours described are entirely at odds with the Dulwich College of today.”

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has previously called Mr Farage’s response to the allegations as “unconvincing to say the least” and urged the Reform UK leader to apologise to people he may have hurt.

STRICTLY SHOCK Real Reason Amber Davies Was Drafted In as Dani Dyer’s Strictly Replacement — And Fans Are FURIOUS

Strictly star Amber Davies’ friend has revealed that the reason the star was brought in to replace the injured Dani Dyer was because she had also been on Love Island.

The remark was made on It Takes Two last night (Wednesday, December 17), leaving fans confused.
Amber and Nikita were a last minute-pairing (Credit: BBC)

‘Real’ reason Amber Davies was drafted in to replace Dani on Strictly

Just two days before the first live show of the series, Amber Davies was announced to be taking part.

The 29-year-old Welsh West End star was replacing Dani Dyer, who had been forced to withdraw due to injury. Dani had appeared in the launch show and had even found out which pro star she would be paired up with.

Amber was given just 48 hours to prepare and train for her first performance. Her first performance, a waltz, saw her pick up 27 points.

Now, ahead of this weekend’s final, a friend of Amber’s has revealed why it was Amber who was chosen to replace fellow Love Island star Dani.
Mazza was on the show (Credit: BBC)

Amber’s pal reveals all

Appearing on show spin-off It Takes Two last night, Amber’s West End pal, Mazz Murray, opened up about Amber joining the show.

“She’s [Amber] a massive fan of this show,” Mazz revealed.

“Which is probably why, even though they called her at the last second, she couldn’t say no!” Janette said.

“Well, you know, the criteria was, when the wonderful Dani Dyer couldn’t do it, so it had to be a Love Island contestant, and it had to be someone who can come in and learn something overnight in a few seconds,” Mazz then revealed.

“She had six hours to learn a routine, not six weeks like everybody else, and to do it like that! You won’t have been able to see her legs shake but they would have been, because I know her, and she would have been absolutely petrified.”

Dani was forced off the show (Credit: BBC)

Fans confused

Fans were left baffled by Mazzy’s comments. “Who ever picks these panelists from need to do more research? The lady said Amber got selected because Dani had been in Love Island so had Amber. I never knew it had to like like? Sorry that’s not correct,” one tweeted.

“I hope Dani has another chance next year. But I find it odd the replacement had to be from Love Island,” another said.

“Makes no sense. Why would that be?. Surely it could have been anyone,” a third wrote.

“I had no idea that when Dani had to drop out they had to have a replacement from Love Island. Shout out to Amber,” another said.
Amber was emotional on It Takes Two (Credit: BBC)

Amber Davies in tears as she reflects on Strictly journey

During an appearance on It Takes Two earlier this week, Amber broke down in tears. The star grew emotional while discussing her time on the show.

“These are the last few days, and I just feel so grateful,” she said. Growing tearful, she continued, saying: “Sorry, I’m such a cryer at the minute because I love it so much.

“My alarm went off this morning, and I jumped out of bed because I was thinking, ‘Today’s the last Tuesday,’ you know?”

She then went on to say that she wants to “cherish” every moment she has left with Nikita.

“Sorry, why am I acting like we’re never going to see each other again?” she asked. “I’m really bad at saying goodbye.”

Amber will be in with a chance of winning the Glitterball Trophy this weekend, as she competes for the final time against fellow finalists George Clarke and Karen Carney.

Read more: Controversial Strictly star Thomas Skinner ‘pulls out of final’ but partner Amy Dowden will appear

Strictly concludes Saturday (Friday, December 19) from 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.