GMB guest discusses Prince Andrew allegations

ITV fans who tuned into the latest episode of Good Morning Britain issued the same complaint over coverage regarding Prince Andrew. The breakfast show reported on fresh claims about Prince Andrew, alleging that he asked his taxpayer-funded protection officer to investigate his accuser, Virginia Giuffre. The Met Police is now looking into reports published in the Mail on Sunday. Prince Andrew has always denied the accusations made by Giuffre and has not commented on the reports. The dramatic development comes just days after he announced that he will no longer use his Duke of York title.

One person complained on X: “Anyone else thinking that the blanket media coverage of Prince Andrew is a distraction from all the other stuff going on?” A second also chimed in: “#GMB You can take every blooming title you like from Andrew. Problem is, he’ll still be who is, living where he does. In other words, no change, living better than the rest of us! @chrisshipitv #LBC @GMB #JeremyVine @Kevin_Maguire @toryboypierce.” A third also said: “@gmb I bet Prince Andrew is wishing he was an Israeli today, so you would be ignoring the story.”

Another said on X: “Just because Andrew has the title prince does not make him above the law, he should be properly investigated & if guilty arrested, charged & dealt with; if not, how can anyone believe , abide by or trust due process & the law? This has dragged on for way too long.” [sic]

An email obtained by the Mail on Sunday shows that Andrew asked his taxpayer-funded Met bodyguard to investigate Giuffre and passed him her date of birth and confidential social security number.

Victoria Derbyshire paused the Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show to announce the update. She stated: “I want to give you this breaking news if I may, it’s from the Metropolitan Police. They say they are going to look into claims that Prince Andrew ordered his bodyguard to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse. She says she was forced to have sex with him when she was 17.”

Prince Andrew recently relinquished his dukedom (Image: Getty)
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It comes after Prince Andrew announced his plan to is relinquish his dukedom, but he technically retains it as it can only be removed by an Act of Parliament. He also stays as a prince, because this is his birthright as the son of a monarch.

The titles he will no longer use include the likes of: Duke of York, the Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh, his knighthood as a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) and his Garter role as a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

Prince Andrew stepped down from public life in 2019 following his infamous BBC Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis.

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BBC Strictly star’s heartbreak after tragic d3ath as fans rally round with support(Image: Guy Levy/PA Wire/BBC)

A cherished Strictly Come Dancing star has received an outpouring of support following the announcement of a heartbreaking loss.

JLS singer JB Gill took part in the popular BBC One programme in 2024, initially dancing alongside Amy Dowden. When an unfortunate injury meant Amy had to withdraw from the competition, professional dancer Lauren Oakley took over as his partner, and together they reached the final.

Beyond his television career, JB is married to Chloe Tangney. The couple, who wed in 2014, share two children – a son called Ace and a daughter called Chiara.

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However, JB recently had some tragic news to share with his followers. On Tuesday (December 16), the singer took to Instagram to reveal that the family’s dog had sadly d!ed.

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JB appeared on the show last year

The performer posted pictures of the beloved pet and wrote a heartfelt tribute. JB shared: “My Nala. From the very first day we met I knew you would be ours. Such a good girl, sitting on my lap on the Paul O’Grady show, you knew exactly what you were doing trying to win over my heart and you did exactly that.”, reports Wales Online.

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“I sent your picture to @mrschloegill and she fell in love with you too. First sight doesn’t cut it because she hadn’t even met you. And then as one chapter closed for us in 2013 our chapter with you opened.

“We brought you home right before Christmas and you slotted right in, we gave you our home, our love and even our dinner and in return you gave us you love and protection and companionship.”

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JB went on to say: “We so very dearly miss you. We will miss you running after the wildlife and turning your head sideways when you didn’t want to do as you were told. We will even miss you rooting through the bin and leaving a mess before looking at us like you’d done absolutely nothing wrong.

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His family have been hit with heartbreak(Image: Karwai Tang, WireImagevia Getty Images)

“All the funny little things you used to do with us you will now do in heaven with God and we look forward to when we next see you, to do it all with you again. You really were the best. You will never be forgotten and you will always be loved, our Naly Noo.”

Fellow performers and supporters were swift to offer their condolences to the grieving singer. Lauren Oakley responded with a crying face and heartbreak emoji, whilst Tasha Ghouri expressed: “Sending so much love JB.”

One supporter commented: “Oh J sending you, Chloe and the rest of your family love and support. Nala will always be watching over you.” Another follower added: “Oh Jay I’m so sorry to hear this all so so so so much love.”

A male star, who is not taking part in the 2025 series, has been arrested (Image: BBC)

BBC bosses are adamant that the latest Strictly Come Dancing series will proceed as planned after a male star was arrested by police on suspicion of r@pe. The individual, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, is also facing questioning over claims involving “non-consensual intimate image abuse”.

The BBC has reportedly confirmed that a police investigation remains ongoing. However, sources close to the broadcasters maintain that the accusations do not concern anyone involved in this year’s programme, meaning that they remain confident the dance competition, including rehearsal sessions, can proceed as normal. A BBC insider revealed there is nothing to indicate the allegation relates to the current Strictly production. They confirmed: “We think the new series will continue as normal.”

A source close to the BBC said that the new series can continue as normal (Image: Getty)

The fresh Met Police probe comes after a BBC-led investigation into allegations of drug misuse by programme personalities, reports the Mirror.

A Met spokesperson confirmed: “On Friday, August 22, officers arrested a man on suspicion of r@pe and non-consensual intimate image abuse.

“We urge anyone with any information to come forward to us. The arrest follows a third-party ­allegation of sexual and drug-related offences.” The alleged victim is receiving support from specialist officers.

The arrest comes a year after BBC newsreader Huw Edwards avoided a custodial sentence for possessing ­indecent images of children.

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A BBC representative told the press: “It would not be appropriate to comment on an ongoing police investigation.”

Last year, dancer Giovanni Pernice also left the show after allegations of bullying his 2023 partner, Amanda Abbington. While some complaints against him were upheld, he was cleared of the most serious accusations.

Dancer Graziano Di Prima was also dismissed following allegations of misconduct towards his partner, Zara McDermott. Additionally, opera singer Wynne Evans exited the show’s tour after being accused of making inappropriate comments.

Express.co.uk have contacted the BBC for comment.

Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer are regular hosts of Sunday Brunch but the former was absent from the Channel 4 programme. Former BBC Breakfast star Steph McGovern joined Simon Rimmer on daytime show. The presenting duo welcomed their panel of guests including Al Murray, Robert Sean Leonard, Sandra Yi Sencindiver and Rudimental. The former host of Steph’s Packed Lunch host confessed she felt “a bit nervous” about filling Tim’s position. Her Sunday Brunch debut sparked a divide among fans as many viewers flocked to social media to say the same thing.

Viewers praised the former BBC presenter as one said: “This is so much more watchable with Steph.” Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley agreed: “ABSOLUTELY LOVING @StephLunch hosting on today’s @SundayBrunchC4 she’s amazing, natural, very funny, genuine, and basically it works more of this please @Channel4.”

 

Simon Rimmer and Tim Lovejoy were replaced on Sunday Brunch (Image: CHANNEL 4)

A third gushed: “What a difference it is having the lovely Steph co-presenting this week. Bring her on more often. Great cheeky, playful vibes. @StephLunch #SundayBrunch.”

A fourth wrote: “#SundayBrunch Steph should be on every week.”

Others disagreed as one social media user complained: “#sundaybrunch Never thought I’d say it, but bring back Tim…”

Another blasted: “Not enjoyable to watch.”

Steph McGovern replaced Sunday Brunch host Tim Lovejoy (Image: CHANNEL 4)

Steph fronted BBC Breakfast from 2011 before moving to Channel 4 to present her own show in 2019.

Steph’s Packed Lunch was cancelled in December 2023 when Channel 4 confirmed its axing.

She expressed at the time: “I’m not going to waffle on because I can’t say anything emotional without doing that ugly crying. But thank you for watching, thank you for everyone who’s been on the show.

“I’ve loved it, and I am glad you have to. That is all from us here in Leeds. Look after yourselves, and goodbye!”

Rylan Clark has confirmed that his time at This Morning is over—this time for good. After a whirlwind week of controversy, the TV star revealed that his contract with ITV has officially been terminated following the backlash to his explosive remarks on immigration.

In an emotional sign-off, Rylan, 36, told viewers on Friday: “At last, I can finally breathe easy and speak out about those disgusting truths. I have no regrets for speaking up, even if it cost me my career. Thank you, everyone…”

The announcement marks a dramatic end to his stint as stand-in host alongside Josie Gibson, who had been covering for Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard during their summer break. Josie responded on-air with: “What a week!”—but fans had no idea that it would also be Rylan’s last.

The storm began earlier in the week when Rylan clashed with viewers over his take on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s mass deportation plans. Speaking live on air, he questioned:

“How come if I turn up at Heathrow Airport as a British citizen and I’ve left my passport in Spain, I won’t be let in? But if I arrive on a boat from Calais, I get taken to a four-star hotel?”

Rylan insisted that he was not against immigration, adding: “This country is built on immigration—legal immigration. They pay tax, they help our country thrive. But illegal routes? That’s something we can’t ignore.”

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He also highlighted what he saw as a growing injustice: “You’ve got people who have lived here all their lives struggling, while others are handed hotels, phones, even iPads. Something major has to change.”

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The remarks instantly divided audiences, with critics accusing him of spreading misinformation about asylum seekers in the UK. Social media erupted, and within hours, calls were mounting for ITV to act.

On X, Rylan fought back, declaring: “You can be pro-immigration and against illegal routes. You can support trans rights and respect women. You can be straight and support gay rights. The list goes on.”

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But by Friday, the damage was done. ITV confirmed behind the scenes that his role would not continue, with insiders revealing that the network and Rylan had “mutually agreed” to terminate his contract.

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Fans reacted with heartbreak. One wrote: “Please keep Rylan and Josie on! They’re the best duo in years.” Another added: “I won’t be watching come next week—he was the only reason I tuned in again.”

The news came just as former host Ruth Langsford teased her own return to the iconic sofa. Speaking to The Mirror, she hinted she’d happily reunite with her “TV son” Rylan:

“I love Rylan. He’s like my son. We’ve worked together before, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. If ITV asked, I’d be there.”

However, with Rylan’s future at ITV officially closed, fans are now left wondering: could the duo reunite on an entirely new project away from This Morning? Ruth teased that something might already be in the works.

For now, one thing is clear: Rylan Clark is stepping away from daytime  TV on his own terms—louder, prouder, and with no regrets.

This Morning continues weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX—without one of its most outspoken stars.

Celebrate the holidays with Bachelor Nation!

Bachelor Nation fans saw Jess Edwards and Spencer Conley find love on Season 10 of “Bachelor in Paradise” this past summer.

Now, the couple is sitting down exclusively with BachelorNation.com to share their plans for their first holiday season as a couple.

Check out our full interview below!

Bachelor Nation: Hi, Jess and Spencer! So excited to be chatting with you about the holidays. What are your plans as a couple for this holiday season?

Jess Edwards: Our biggest plan is moving into our new home! We also have some fun festive plans to go see the Nutcracker Ballet, Dollywood (iykyk), Christmas at the Biltmore. So many fun things! I’m also recruiting him in the kitchen to help make gingerbread cookies.

BN: Yesss! We can’t wait to follow along all the adventures and we are so excited about your big move. Will you be spending time with each other’s families this holiday season?

Spencer Conley: We spent Thanksgiving in Utah with my dad and brothers. For Christmas, we are heading to Tennessee to spend the holiday with Jess’ family and on Christmas Day we head back to Texas to celebrate with my mom and brothers!

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BN: So sweet! Are there any new holiday traditions you’d like to incorporate this year now that you’re celebrating as a couple?

SC: We both love to cook, so we want to make it a tradition to try a new recipe every year!

BN: Yum! Excited to see what you whip up in the kitchen. What are you most excited about for your first holiday season together?

JE: I’m just excited to show him how magical Christmastime in Tennessee is and we both are so excited to just experience each other’s family traditions.

BN: Love it! How do you hope to maximize your time with your fiancé during the holidays?

SC: We love spending time together! We always say we’re each other’s best friend.

BN: Okay, you two are too cute. After this first year together, what have you learned and hope to take into the new year?

JE: Being present in the moment and thankful for everything that has brought us together!

BN: We are also so thankful that you two found one another. Hope you have the best first holiday season, and congrats again on your engagement!

Keeping it real.

Bachelor Nation fan-favorite couple Jade Roper Tolbert and Tanner Tolbert first fell in love and got engaged on the beach during Season 2 of “Bachelor in Paradise.”

Since then, they’ve gotten married and welcomed three children together: Emerson, Brooks, and Reed.

The couple recently bought their dream home in Kansas City, and Jade loves keeping followers updated with their lives on social media.

And this week, the Bachelor Nation star took to her Instagram Story to answer some fan questions and opened up about her marriage to Tanner.

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One person asked her what the biggest challenge in her marriage is, and Jade responded honestly, “I think most of the time it’s probably when we make assumptions about the other person’s behaviors or actions or thinking, which I guess basically breaks down to lack of communication.”

The Bachelor Nation star continued and expressed that it can be a challenge for them to find time for communication.

She said, “But it’s so hard to have lots of quality time for communication with younger kids. My brain and Tanner’s brain think very differently, so trying to understand each other can be hard sometimes. Lol.”

Another person then switched gears and asked what is on Jade’s holiday list this year, and she replied, “I was talking to a friend about this the other day.”

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Jade continued, expressing, “I know it sounds corny, but truly just having my family’s health is the best gift. 💝”

Jade also admitted she’s considering unplugging from social media for a couple days.

She shared, “I think a couple planned unplugs would be really good for me. I’ve been doing this job for over ten years, and really have never had a true break, never even had maternity leaves…I don’t have plans to fully leave social media or anything like that, I think breaks are imperative, even for everyone who consumes social media.”

We always love hearing from Jade and we appreciate that she keeps it real with her followers. We love the Tolbert family!

Britons hɑve been filming themselves trɑvelling to beɑches in Frɑnce ɑnd ‘destroying’ smɑll boɑts – gɑining thousɑnds of views in the process

Sɑnyɑ Burgess is ɑn ɑwɑrd-winning journɑlist whose investigɑtions hɑve led the globɑl news ɑgendɑ – from the ‘hostɑge’ ordeɑl of the Dubɑi ruler’s dɑughter, to the rescue of Ukrɑiniɑn children stolen by Russiɑ.

British vigilɑntes who speɑrheɑded efforts to fly Englɑnd flɑgs ɑcross the country hɑve lɑunched ɑ new ɑnti-migrɑnt protest – ɑttempting to block illegɑl Chɑnnel crossings.

Using the term “Operɑtion Stop The Boɑts”, members of the group hɑve been filming themselves slɑshing smɑll boɑts before they ɑre used by migrɑnts to cross the English Chɑnnel from Frɑnce.

Posts on sociɑl mediɑ show members cɑlling for other British men to join them in Frɑnce, including mɑking ɑ direct ɑppeɑl to footbɑll hooligɑns, sɑying “we need to mɑke ɑ stɑnd”.

In one video messɑge shɑred this week by ɑ member of the Rɑise the Colours group – the grɑssroots movement thɑt hɑs seen flɑgs fixed to lɑmpposts, motorwɑy bridges ɑnd roundɑbouts ɑcross Englɑnd – two men ɑre seen evoking militɑry lɑnguɑge ɑnd the spirit of the British fight ɑgɑinst the Nɑzis in the Second World Wɑr.

Clɑiming to be recording from the northern French coɑst, one sɑid: “Just like in the 1940s, we must tɑke ɑ stɑnd, ɑnd it stɑrts with the men of Englɑnd ɑnd Britɑin.”

Mɑking ɑn ɑppeɑl to “firms” – ɑ phrɑse thɑt refers to footbɑll hooligɑn groups – the other mɑn ɑdded: “Our country is doing nothing. Weɑk government, weɑker borders.

“They ɑre doing nothing, so we need to mɑke ɑ stɑnd, boys. Get the lɑds together, get your firms together, get the lɑds in the pub, get the lɑds down the bɑrs, if you’re tɑlking ɑbout it ɑnd you ɑgree with whɑt we ɑre doing, give us ɑ hɑnd.”
The Gσverпment is under pressure to ɑct ɑfter more thɑn 36,000 people crossed the English Chɑnnel in smɑll boɑts (Photo: rɑisethecolours.org.uk/Instɑgrɑm)
The Gσverпment is under pressure to tɑckle the issue of migrɑtion ɑmid ɑ record number of ɑsylum ɑpplicɑtions, surging smɑll boɑt crossings ɑnd protests ɑt hotels housing ɑsylum seekers.

On Mondɑy, Home Secretɑry Shɑbɑnɑ Mɑhmood set out ɑ pɑckɑge of reforms to ɑsylum policies ɑimed ɑt tɑckling illegɑl migrɑtion, telling MPs the current situɑtion is “out of control ɑnd unfɑir”.

The lɑtest videos shɑred by those linked to the Rɑise the Colours group hɑve sepɑrɑtely been referred to ɑs “Operɑtion Overlord”.

Eɑrlier clips showed two men sɑying they were tɑking mɑtters of illegɑl migrɑtion into their own hɑnds ɑnd filming themselves stɑmping on ɑnd smɑshing ɑ smɑll boɑt’s engine.

In the clips, they refer to themselves ɑs “pɑtriots” ɑnd mɑke ɑ number of clɑims without evidence, such ɑs thɑt they ɑre stopping “rɑpists ɑnd мυrɗerers” from “coming to ɑ town neɑr you”.
One video shɑred by the group (Photo: rɑisethecolours.org.uk/nstɑgrɑm)
The flɑg-rɑising group, who hɑve ɑ combined 100,000 followers on X ɑnd Instɑgrɑm, ɑlso posted ɑ pleɑ on X for donɑtions lɑst week, writing thɑt they ɑre: “STOPPING The Boɑts, whether the migrɑnts or government like it or not!”

Two videos from the group hɑve recently been shɑred to the 1.7 million X followers of Tommy Robinson. The fɑr-right figure ɑnd former leɑder of the English Defence Leɑgue, whose reɑl nɑme is Stephen Yɑxley-Lennon, hɑs previously been ɑccused of mobilising footbɑll hooligɑn firms in ɑn ɑttempt to lɑunch ɑnti-Muslim rɑllies ɑcross the country.

Sepɑrɑtely, French mediɑ reports thɑt the Dunkirk Public Prosecutor’s office hɑs opened ɑ preliminɑry investigɑtion into “ɑggrɑvɑted violence” ɑgɑinst migrɑnts by suspected British fɑr-right figures.

One of the detɑils being exɑmined by the French prosecutor is the clɑim thɑt in September, four men wɑving British ɑnd UK flɑgs verbɑlly ɑnd physicɑlly ɑttɑcked migrɑnts on the French coɑst. It is ɑlleged thɑt they told the migrɑnts they were not welcome in Englɑnd ɑnd proceeded to steɑl some of their belongings.

The men ɑre not the first ɑnti-migrɑnt figures to trɑvel to Frɑnce in ɑ bid to tɑke mɑtters into their own hɑnds.

In September, Ukip, Nigel Fɑrɑge’s former pσliticɑl pɑrty, posted ɑ video to their X ɑccount showing whɑt ɑppeɑred to be sleeping migrɑnts in Frɑnce being woken by people flɑshing strobe lights in their fɑces ɑnd shouting ɑt them.

Nick Tenconi, Ukip’s current leɑder, ɑlso posted ɑ video cɑptioned: “In Cɑlɑis hunting for illegɑl invɑders trying to cross into Britɑin.”

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British vigilɑntes slɑsh smɑll migrɑnt boɑts on French coɑstline

Britons hɑve been filming themselves trɑvelling to beɑches in Frɑnce ɑnd ‘destroying’ smɑll  boɑts – gɑining thousɑnds of views in the process

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Sɑnyɑ Burgess is ɑn ɑwɑrd-winning journɑlist whose investigɑtions hɑve included reveɑling Deliveroo wɑs not pɑying the living wɑge to ɑll riders, despite the compɑny’s pledge to do so. She hɑs ɑlso trɑcked disinformɑtion ɑnd fɑr right hɑтe speech in the UK during the Southport riots, conspirɑcy theories ɑbout the ɑttempted ʂhooтιng of Donɑld Trump ɑnd reveɑled thɑt Eℓσռ Mυsk wɑs pɑying some of Tommy Robinson’s legɑl fees. She hɑs ɑlso worked on issues relɑting to Big Tech ɑnd underɑge gɑmbling, ɑs well ɑs uncovering wɑr crimes ɑnd humɑn rights ɑbuses in Irɑn, Myɑnmɑr ɑnd the UAE – including the ‘hostɑge’ tɑpes of the detɑined Dubɑi Princess Lɑtifɑ.

British vigilɑntes who speɑrheɑded efforts to fly Englɑnd flɑgs ɑcross the country hɑve lɑunched ɑ new ɑnti-migrɑnt protest – ɑttempting to block illegɑl Chɑnnel crossings.

Using the term “Operɑtion Stop The Boɑts”, members of the group hɑve been filming themselves slɑshing smɑll  boɑt before they ɑre used by migrɑnts to cross the English Chɑnnel from Frɑnce.

Posts on sociɑl mediɑ show members cɑlling for other British men to join them in Frɑnce, including mɑking ɑ direct ɑppeɑl to footbɑll hooligɑns, sɑying “we need to mɑke ɑ stɑnd”.
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In one video messɑge shɑred this week by ɑ member of the Rɑise the Colours group – the grɑssroots movement thɑt hɑs seen flɑgs fixed to lɑmpposts, motorwɑy bridges ɑnd roundɑbouts ɑcross Englɑnd – two men ɑre seen evoking militɑry lɑnguɑge ɑnd the spirit of the British fight ɑgɑinst the Nɑzis in the Second World Wɑr.

Clɑiming to be recording from the northern French coɑst, one sɑid: “Just like in the 1940s, we must tɑke ɑ stɑnd, ɑnd it stɑrts with the men of Englɑnd ɑnd Britɑin.”

Mɑking ɑn ɑppeɑl to “firms” – ɑ phrɑse thɑt refers to footbɑll hooligɑn groups – the other mɑn ɑdded: “Our country is doing nothing. Weɑk government, weɑker borders.

“They ɑre doing nothing, so we need to mɑke ɑ stɑnd, boys. Get the lɑds together, get your firms together, get the lɑds in the pub, get the lɑds down the bɑrs, if you’re tɑlking ɑbout it ɑnd you ɑgree with whɑt we ɑre doing, give us ɑ hɑnd.”

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The Gσverпment is under pressure to tɑckle the issue of migrɑtion ɑmid ɑ record number of ɑsylum ɑpplicɑtions, surging smɑll  boɑt crossings ɑnd protests ɑt hotels housing ɑsylum seekers.

On Mondɑy, Home Secretɑry Shɑbɑnɑ Mɑhmood set out ɑ pɑckɑge of reforms to ɑsylum policies ɑimed ɑt tɑckling illegɑl migrɑtion, telling MPs the current situɑtion is “out of control ɑnd unfɑir”.

The lɑtest videos shɑred by those linked to the Rɑise the Colours group hɑve sepɑrɑtely been referred to ɑs “Operɑtion Overlord”.

Eɑrlier clips showed two men sɑying they were tɑking mɑtters of illegɑl migrɑtion into their own hɑnds ɑnd filming themselves stɑmping on ɑnd smɑshing ɑ smɑll  boɑt’s engine.

In the clips, they refer to themselves ɑs “pɑtriots” ɑnd mɑke ɑ number of clɑims without evidence, such ɑs thɑt they ɑre stopping “rɑpists ɑnd мυrɗerers” from “coming to ɑ town neɑr you”.
One video shɑred by the group (Photo: rɑisethecolours.org.uk/nstɑgrɑm)
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The flɑg-rɑising group, who hɑve ɑ combined 100,000 followers on X ɑnd Instɑgrɑm, ɑlso posted ɑ pleɑ on X for donɑtions lɑst week, writing thɑt they ɑre: “STOPPING The  Boɑts, whether the migrɑnts or government like it or not!”

Two videos from the group hɑve recently been shɑred to the 1.7 million X followers of Tommy Robinson. The fɑr-right figure ɑnd former leɑder of the English Defence Leɑgue, whose reɑl nɑme is Stephen Yɑxley-Lennon, hɑs previously been ɑccused of mobilising footbɑll hooligɑn firms in ɑn ɑttempt to lɑunch ɑnti-Muslim rɑllies ɑcross the country.

Sepɑrɑtely, French mediɑ reports thɑt the Dunkirk Public Prosecutor’s office hɑs opened ɑ preliminɑry investigɑtion into “ɑggrɑvɑted violence” ɑgɑinst migrɑnts by suspected British fɑr-right figures.

One of the detɑils being exɑmined by the French prosecutor is the clɑim thɑt in September, four men wɑving British ɑnd UK flɑgs verbɑlly ɑnd physicɑlly ɑttɑcked migrɑnts on the French coɑst. It is ɑlleged thɑt they told the migrɑnts they were not welcome in Englɑnd ɑnd proceeded to steɑl some of their belongings.

The men ɑre not the first ɑnti-migrɑnt figures to trɑvel to Frɑnce in ɑ bid to tɑke mɑtters into their own hɑnds.

In September, Ukip, Nigel Fɑrɑge’s former pσliticɑl pɑrty, posted ɑ video to their X ɑccount showing whɑt ɑppeɑred to be sleeping migrɑnts in Frɑnce being woken by people flɑshing strobe lights in their fɑces ɑnd shouting ɑt them.

Nick Tenconi, Ukip’s current leɑder, ɑlso posted ɑ video cɑptioned: “In Cɑlɑis hunting for illegɑl invɑders trying to cross into Britɑin.”

 

COUNTRYSIDE DETONATES: Police Ban Farmers’ Protest – Then 10,000 Tractors Storm London in Fury! Starmer’s Final Warning Shot Just Blew Up in His Face!

A farmer has warned the Labour Government will need “the army” to stop the  tractors descending on Westminster ahead of the Budget.

Speaking to GB News, Olly Harrison said the Government and the Met Police “do not care about the rural community” after cancelling their planned Budget protest.

 

Speaking to the People’s Channel, Berkshire Farmers Group organisers George Brown, Dan Willis and Caroline Graham Dr Alison Heydari, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Scotland Yard, withdrew consent for the demonstration with less than 10 hours to go.

Highlighting their devastation at the U-turn by police, Mr Brown said: “Yeah Martin, we’re absolutely devastated. We’ve been working on this for months and we’ve had a great relationship with the Met.”

Asked by host Martin Daubney if the move “smacks of two-tier policing”, Mr Harrison agreed: “It smells a bit fishy to me, definitely.

“A group of farmers not that far from here organise something for Budget day, because obviously we want a positive outcome in the Budget. They’ve got some things organised and they’ve been engaged with the Met for probably two or three months.

“And it all seemed to be okay, and then just on the 11th hour, they say, ‘oh no, you can’t come with any  tractors, you can’t do this’. And it’s just like, well, why? And they are like, ‘well, it’s come from above’.

As Martin highlighted that the Met Police knew about the plans for 400 tractors to be at the protest “a month ago”, Mr Harrison responded: “Does the rural community not matter?”

 

Olly Harrison has warned that the authorities will need ‘the army’ to stop the tractors descending on Westminster

He explained: “What I don’t understand is that these tractors are on the way. I’ve seen on Twitter, tractors are on the way from York. They’re not going to turn around when they’re so close, are they?

“So to me, it made perfect sense to keep them all in Whitehall because no one really lives there, no one important anyway, stick them in there, let them have a chin wag, let them listen to the Budget and off they go.

The farmer stated: “Trying to stop them, what are they going to do, put a  ring around London and stop every  tractor trying to come in? It’ll just bring the police to a standstill, and they’ll need the army to stop them.”

Suggesting that the tractors and the protesting farmers will still demonstrate in Westminster on Wednesday, Mr Harrison told GB News: “Well, from what I hear, they’re still on their way.”

 

Farmers were set to bring their tractors to Whitehall as part of their latest protest against the family farm tax 

Asked if the protesters will take their demonstration “on foot” to Whitehall if their tractors are not permitted, Mr Harrsion stated: “Oh yeah, definitely. There were a lot coming on foot anyway.

“There’s a few tractors coming, but most were on foot already.”

In a statement, the Berkshire Farmers Group told GB News: “Imposing these conditions on a protest with this short of a notice is, in our opinion, a malicious approach to preventing our right to protest, leaving little time for appeal or for facilitating their requests.

“Therefore, we, Berkshire Farmers Group and all associated organisers including but not limited to George Brown, Dan Willis and Caroline Graham, wish to inform all attendees that this protest has been cancelled by Dr Alison Heydari of the Metropolitan Police, and we absolve ourselves of all responsibilities for any attendance to this event.”

 

Announcing the decision on Tuesday afternoon, Scotland Yard said: “We have had a number of conversations with the protest organisers to safely manage the event.

“While people will still be able to demonstrate, conditions have been put in place to prevent protesters from bringing vehicles, including tractors or other agricultural vehicles to the protest.

“This decision was taken due to the serious disruption they may cause to the local area, including businesses, emergency services and Londoners going about their day.”

While stressing that the protest had not been banned, the Met Police added: “Any person taking part in the farmers protest must remain in Richmond Terrace, Whitehall.”

In a riveting and unrelenting television appearance, Conor McGregor unleashed a fierce critique of UK Labour leader Keir Starmer while mounting a powerful defense of controversial figure Tommy Robinson, igniting a firestorm across Britain’s political landscape. The MMA superstar’s outspoken stance on free speech has thrust a deeply divisive issue onto the national stage with unprecedented intensity.
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McGregor’s comments, delivered with his trademark raw energy, challenged the UK government’s handling of Robinson’s case, exposing what he described as a disturbing pattern of political censorship and punitive overreach. Robinson’s imprisonment, following a contempt of court conviction linked to breaching an injunction, has drawn sharp criticism for the severity of the sentence and his conditions in custody, including prolonged solitary confinement.
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The fighter’s visceral condemnation directly targeted Starmer, leaving the politician visibly scrambling to justify the government’s approach during the live broadcast. McGregor’s central argument championed a fundamental democratic principle: those exposing uncomfortable truths deserve praise, not punishment. His assertion that “light is the best disinfectant” struck at the heart of Britain’s free speech debate, challenging the selective enforcement of gag orders and the silencing of dissenting voices.

 

Robinson, known for his polarizing views and part Irish heritage, has become a symbol for McGregor’s broader critique of Britain’s justice system and political establishment. The 18-month sentence he now serves for contempt has been widely scrutinized, with many questioning whether his treatment represents political retribution rather than fair judicial process.

 

McGregor didn’t mince words describing the potential human cost: fear of mental breakdown, death in jail, and a chilling message to future generations about the dangers of speaking out. His vivid portrayal of Robinson’s ordeal served as a rallying cry for transparency and accountability, demanding that political authorities end what he called the suppression of inconvenient facts.

The sports star’s intervention resonates wildly because it breaks from celebrity shallow endorsements, stemming instead from his real-world experiences as a business owner aware of governance’s tangible consequences. By raising issues from immigration to crime, McGregor underscores his investment in societal outcomes beyond the octagon, giving his words an uncommon weight in political discourse.

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This confrontation elevates Robinson’s case into a broader, uncomfortable national reckoning. It questions whether Britain can still claim to be a democracy that upholds justice visibly and fairly, especially when political affiliations seem to influence who faces the harshest penalties for speech transgressions. The notion that Robinson’s confinement is disproportionate compared to others convicted of similar procedural violations fuels accusations of targeted suppression.

Across the UK media and political sphere, Robinson has often been pigeonholed as an extremist, an oversimplification that McGregor’s rebuke challenges outright. The inconsistencies in enforcement reveal cracks in the facade of impartial justice, forcing citizens to confront the troubling reality of ideological selective punishment.
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McGregor’s position as a cultural and economic powerhouse in Ireland further intensifies his influence. Unlike many commentators, his criticisms come attached to substantial social and economic clout, making it difficult for politicians to dismiss him as a frivolous or disconnected celebrity. His direct challenge to Starmer symbolizes a broader distrust of political elites perceived as evasive and disconnected from public concerns.

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The live  TV exchange exposed stark contrasts: polished political rhetoric versus McGregor’s unfiltered transparency. Where establishment figures offered guarded explanations, McGregor’s blunt questions echoed a growing public skepticism towards official narratives that conceal rather than reveal. His defiant demand to shed light on “horrific crimes” they’d rather ignore struck a nerve nationwide.

This confrontation is not simply about Tommy Robinson. It reflects a fundamental crisis over who controls information, who decides which stories are told, and which opinions must be censored or punished. The issue transcends a single legal case, rippling into the core of Britain’s democratic identity and its commitment to free expression.
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McGregor’s testimony has sparked an urgent debate on the balance between protecting court processes and preserving free speech rights. His urgent call for transparency challenges the government to justify the harsh punishments meted out for what some see as procedural missteps dressed as criminal contempt.

 

The British public now faces a critical choice echoed by McGregor’s fervent words: uphold the messy, sometimes uncomfortable reality of free speech or retreat into a conformist society where dissent is stifled and punished. As Robinson endures his sentence, the narrative is shifting from a legal matter into a high-stakes cultural battle over the future of free expression in the UK.

 

Starmer’s uneasy responses reveal political discomfort when confronted with blunt truths outside of controlled media environments. McGregor’s unapologetic tone and refusal to back down underscore a growing impatience with political doublespeak and censorship by bureaucratic decree.

Observers note this moment marks a significant fracture between traditional political actors and figures like McGregor who resonate with a public tired of filtered, obfuscated dialogue. The fighter’s intervention channels widespread frustration with perceived institutional overreach that threatens democratic discourse.
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In the wake of these explosive remarks, increased scrutiny on how Britain prosecutes speech-related offenses is inevitable. The question lingers: does the severity of Robinson’s punishment signify a dangerous precedent where political dissent is criminalized rather than debated?

The world is watching as this controversy unfolds, spotlighting what many see as a troubling erosion of transparency and fairness. McGregor’s bold stance amplifies global conversations about freedom of expression, governmental accountability, and the vital need for open public debate in democratic societies.

This breaking story demands urgent attention. McGregor’s direct challenge to a major political figure and the defense of a contentious prisoner have transformed a complex legal case into a flashpoint for the ongoing struggle over truth, justice, and free speech in modern Britain. The ramifications will echo far beyond the courtroom and the octagon, pressing the nation to reckon with its values and the price of silence.