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Teamsters Union Endorses Trump in 2025 Election Shock

In a dramatic political shift, the powerful Teamsters union has thrown its support behind Donald Trump for the 2025 presidential election, creating shockwaves across the American political landscape.

Union Jack poppy tins spark Royal British Legion controversy

The Royal British Legion faces criticism after volunteers were pictured using Union Jack-decorated collection tins for poppy appeals, breaking from traditional design in what some call a 'political statement' during the sensitive remembrance period.

Farage's Union Jack merchandise made in China

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under fire after being spotted with Union Jack merchandise manufactured in China, sparking accusations of hypocrisy from political rivals.

Eddie Jones returns as Japan rugby coach

Controversial coach Eddie Jones makes stunning comeback to Japanese rugby just months after walking away from Wallabies disaster during Autumn Nations Series.

Rail union boss's Las Vegas trip funded by members

RMT union leader Mick Lynch faces scrutiny after spending thousands on a Las Vegas conference and luxury hotel stays, funded by members' subscription fees during a cost of living crisis.

Royal Navy replaces Union Jack on all warships

In a significant break from tradition, the Royal Navy has replaced the Union Jack with a new ensign across its entire fleet of warships, marking the end of a centuries-old naval custom.

Labour council bans poppies in Remembrance Day crackdown

A Labour-run council faces furious criticism after banning traditional Remembrance Day symbols including poppies and Union Jacks from official communications in what's being called a 'woke' crackdown on British traditions.

Oxford Union pays £25,000 for Trump Instagram post

The prestigious Oxford Union faces mounting criticism after paying £25,000 for an Instagram post featuring Donald Trump, sparking outrage among students and alumni over the controversial expenditure.

Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural

A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.

Manchester councillors demand Union Jack removal

Labour councillors in Manchester have sparked a political storm by demanding the removal of Union Jack flags from council buildings, arguing they represent 'colonial history' rather than modern British values.

Richard Bacon's Union Jack Comments Spark Fury

Former Blue Peter presenter Richard Bacon faces furious backlash from politicians and public after branding the Union Flag 'a symbol of division' during heated Good Morning Britain discussion about national identity.

Jordan calls Neville 'champagne socialist coward'

Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan launches blistering attack on Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, labelling him a 'coward' and 'champagne socialist' following Neville's controversial remarks about the Union Jack flag.

Police confiscate Union Jack from teenager at protest

Northumbria Police face backlash after confiscating a Union Jack flag from a 16-year-old during counter-demonstration against migrant protests. Civil liberties groups question the legality of the seizure.

Lib Dem: Flags should not be used to intimidate

A senior Liberal Democrat figure has issued a stark warning against the co-opting of the Union Jack and St George's Cross, stating they must never be used as symbols of hatred or to frighten communities.

Union Jack protest house sparks immigration debate

A British homeowner in a quiet residential street has draped his property in Union Jack flags in a dramatic protest against illegal immigration, sparking local debate and council attention.

Schoolgirl barred for Union Jack dress speaks at protest

A 13-year-old British schoolgirl was barred from attending school for wearing a Union Jack dress. She later spoke at a Tommy Robinson-led protest, declaring 'You feel like being British doesn't count anymore.' The incident has ignited a fierce national de

National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack

The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate

US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.

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