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A Black Lives Matters protest in London regarding Chris Kaba.
Looks like the white, middle class organisers forget to invite any black people.
In the wake of death of UK political prisoner, Peter Lynch, who was fast tracked into prison for essentially shouting in the street.
The grandfather was ultimately sentenced to death.
Pakistani family who attacked police at Manchester Airport, STILL haven't even been charged.
Tiny ‘Black Lives Matter’ crowd gathers outside the Old Bailey courtrooms to protest the not guilty verdict of the police officer who shot violent criminal Chris Kaba.
Kaba rammed his car repeatedly into armed police officers’ cars.
BLM is finished in the UK.
UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September
Government borrowing overshot official projections in September, which is a sign of the difficult fiscal position that the Chancellor faces as she puts the finishing touches on her first tax and spending budget.
November 3, 2026
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What’s the Latest: Budget 2026 to include update on immigration levels, sources say
The Canadian government plans to include an annual immigration levels update in its federal budget, which will be released on Thursday. The update follows a federal commitment to manage population growth more sustainably and is occurring amidst criticisms from Conservatives regarding a new Liberal immigration policy starting on November 3.
The federal budget, set to be released on Thursday, will include an update on Canada‘s immigration levels, marking the second consecutive year this information has been included. The annual update will be published after the legally mandated deadline of November 1, as stipulated by the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act.
The Canadian government is set to include an update on immigration levels in the federal budget to be released on Thursday. Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that while immigration is under control, the focus will now shift towards a “controlled increase” in population, amid criticisms from Conservatives regarding the impact of recent policy changes on Canadian workers.
What remains unclear — The government has not specified when it plans to initiate a “controlled increase” in population.
Budget 2026 to feature update on immigration levels, sources confirm
The upcoming federal budget for 2026 will include an update on Canada’s immigration levels, according to a government source. This marks the second consecutive year that such an update will be part of the budget document.
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that immigration has been stabilised and highlighted the need for a “controlled increase” in population moving forward. “The question is now about when Canada should begin this approach,” he said in an interview with the New York Times. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne expressed concerns about the previous rate of immigration, claiming it exceeded the capacity of public services and communities.
Champagne emphasised the need for a balanced approach, stating, “You need to welcome people to Canada, but on a level that allows you to provide the basic services or the infrastructure that can support the people coming into our shore,” during a speech at the Canadian Club of Ottawa.
Current plans allow for the admission of 380,000 permanent residents per year, with additional one-time programmes planned for another 140,000 temporary residents through 2026 and 2027. The previous Liberal administration had aimed to increase permanent residency to 500,000 annually; however, the Carney government has cited rapid population growth as a factor in the rising cost of living and housing crisis.
The annual immigration levels update, required by the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act to be tabled by November 1, will be published after this legally mandated deadline. Statistics Canada currently estimates the non-permanent resident population at 6.7% of the total population, with an official target set to reduce this figure to 5%.
November 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026
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Get you up to speed: 2026 elections live updates as polls open across the country in battle for Senate and House control
Polling indicates a potential shift among Hispanic voters in Texas, with Democrats expressing concerns about the economic situation and immigration enforcement. In competitive races, Democratic candidate Bobby Pulido highlighted “chaos in the streets” due to “aggressive ICE enforcement,” while Republican Monica De La Cruz acknowledged the need for Republicans to address affordability and immigration issues.
Hispanics constitute over 30% of Texas’ eligible electorate, influencing key races for the Senate, governorship, and House. Current polls indicate competitive matches between Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, as well as between incumbent Governor Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa.
Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha emphasised the potential shift among Hispanic voters, stating, “There’s a Hispanic hurricane coming,” while Republican Daniel Garza expressed that enthusiasm for Democratic plans remains low. Incumbent GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz acknowledged a need for Republicans to address affordability and immigration issues following concerns about the Trump administration’s tactics.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain how much of an impact the dissatisfaction among Hispanic voters will have on upcoming electoral contests in Texas.
Polls open nationwide as 2026 elections determine Senate and House control
Two years ago, President Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters nationwide and won a majority of Texas Hispanics, upending conventional wisdom.
But now, Democrats see signs that Hispanics could shift back, pointing to widespread frustration with the state of the economy and immigration enforcement, and Mr. Trump’s sagging approval ratings.
Hispanics make up more than 30% of Texas’ eligible electorate, making them a key constituency in the state’s Senate, gubernatorial and House races. Polls show a tight contest between Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, and GOP Gov. Greg Abbott’s reelection bid against Democrat Gina Hinojosa could be close, too.
“There’s a Hispanic hurricane coming,” predicted Democratic strategist and WTX US News political contributor Chuck Rocha, who advises Talarico and Hinojosa’s campaigns. “We just don’t know quite yet if it’s going to be Category 2 or Category 5, but it’s washing ashore right in front of the GOP, and they don’t know what to do about it.”
But Republicans say enthusiasm for Democrats is still muted.
“I think most voters couldn’t tell you what the Democrat plan is for bringing down prices,” said Daniel Garza, president of the conservative LIBRE Initiative.
In one competitive House race in South Texas, both candidates expressed concerns to WTX US News about the Trump administration’s immigration tactics.
The Democratic candidate, Tejano music star Bobby Pulido, said “there’s chaos in the streets” due to “aggressive ICE enforcement.”
Incumbent GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz predicted that Texas will remain red. “But I do think that it’s a wake-up call for Republicans to remain focused on affordability, and to come to a solution when it comes to immigration,” she said.
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