2 h. ago MPs pledge support as Jimmy Lai spends 78th birthday in prison ‘for believing in freedom of speech’

British media tycoon’s children raise alarm over his failing health in Hong Kong jail

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2 w. ago Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81

Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly NowJimmy Cliff, the singer and actor whose mellifluous voice helped to turn reggae into a global phenomenon, has died aged 81.A message from his wife Latifa Chambers on Instagram reads: “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia. I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in peace. I will follow your wishes.” Her message was also signed by their children, Lilty and Aken. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Freedom of speech in the UK is under threat, US ambassador warns audience including Deputy PM David Lammy

Warren Stephens urged the country to reject laws which threaten free speech as he hit out at 'excessive government interference' and 'malign foreign actors'.

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3 w. ago Police can publish suspects' immigration status and ethnicity without prejudicing a trial: Contempt laws set for overhaul after Southport riots

Police and the press will be free to reveal more about suspects under proposed new contempt of court laws to prevent a repeat of the Southport riots.

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3 w. ago Freedom of speech victory as contempt laws set for overhaul after Southport riots

Police and the press will be free to reveal more about suspects under proposed new contempt of court laws to prevent a repeat of the Southport riots.

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3 w. ago British journalist detained by ICE says ‘there is a war on US freedom of speech’

US immigration agents are ‘merciless’, Sami Hamdi told The Independent upon his release

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3 w. ago Motherwell & Wishaw Inner Wheel celebrates 78th birthday with club meeting and dinner

The club dedicated their dinner to the United Nations campaign to “End Violence Against Women and Girls” which this year is called “Orange the World”.

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4 w. ago Mutinous Labour MPs warn Rachel Reeves of electoral meltdown if she breaks manifesto pledge with 2p tax hike

Rachel Reeves has been dropping heavy hints that income tax could go up in the package on November 26 - despite the move being explicitly ruled out in the manifesto.

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