Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

Peter Bone: Tory MP facing suspension after bullying probe Tory MP Peter Bone is facing suspension for six weeks after Parliament’s behaviour watchdog made the recommendation. The recommendation follows complaints of bullying and sexual misconduct made to the body by a former member of his Westminster Office over alleged behaviour in 2012 and 2013. The House of Commons will now vote on the suspension. If the Commons votes to suspend Bone it would trigger a…

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Paper Talk: A million try to flee as Gaza invasion looms Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Monday’s newspapers continue their coverage of the deteriorating situation in the Middle East as Gaza civilians attempt to flee whilst Israel prepares for a full-scale ground invasion and Gaza hospitals warn they will soon run out of power. ‘Fury and Fear’ The Sun says “fury and fear” have filled the streets of Israel ahead of a war. Tens…

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Captain Tom’s family say they received death threats and hate mail The family of NHS fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore have said they received death threats and hate mail. The daughter of Sir Tom appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored, and said: “There is a forum… they were all discussing how they were going to come and kill us all in our beds.” Hannah Ingram-Moore said her daughter had also received threats by mail. She said…

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A new report from Media Reform Coalition (MRC) has shown that billionaires have more control of corporate UK media than ever before- and it doesn’t look like change is coming anytime soon. 

Campaign and research group MRC has published its latest report into media ownership in the UK and says three companies control the mass majority of the press landscape. 

The group’s previous analysis was in 2021 and the latest report suggests it has worsened in some areas in the few short years.

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SNP MP Lisa Cameron defects to the Conservatives SNP MP Lisa Cameron has defected from the Scottish National Party to the Conservatives. She was facing a selection contest to remain as the SNP candidate at the next general election. She blamed the “toxic and bullying” culture within the SNP’s Westminster group as the reason for deflecting to the Tories. PM Rishi Sunak and Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross have both welcomed Lisa to the party. …

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Interest rates expected to be held after small economic growth The UK economy grew marginally by 0.2% in August following a sharp fall in July. The latest figures have fuelled expectations that interest rates will be left unchanged again next month. Analysts described the figures as “lacklustre” and said higher borrowing costs and the higher cost of living was weighing on consumers and businesses. Rates were held at 5.25% in September, ending a run of…

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Bernie Ecclestone pleads guilty to fraud Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has pleaded guilty to fraud after failing to declare more than £400m held in a trust in Singapore. Billionaire Ecclestone, 92, did not disclose the trust to the government in July 2015.  He was charged following a tax investigation by HM Revenues and Customs, which said the probe had been “complex and worldwide”. Prosecutors say he declared “only a single trust” to tax authorities,…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Paper Talk: Full-scale invasion of Gaza expected next week The growing crisis in Israel and Gaza continues to dominate the UK newspapers. Israel formed a coalition government and is expected to invade Gaza soon. Israel-Hamas The Times says the new Israeli government is preparing to invade Gaza as “early as next week.” The Sun says “Israel steps up blitz on Gaza.” The Daily Mirror says Israel and Hamas “trade…

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