Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Peace campaigners hold National Day of Action, as anger towards UK’s arms sales to Israel mounts
'It’s vital that we keep up the pressure from the streets for an immediate ceasefire and an end to UK weapons sales to Israel.'
Government can no longer ‘bury its head in the sand on mental health’, charity warns
‘With a General Election on the horizon, there is an opportunity for all parties to set out how they plan to tackle the scale of need.’
Spies, disinformation, and ‘fake’ MEPs: How the Russians are helping the far-right
The recent farcical Russian elections are a reminder that democracy is a very precious gift from the past and requires eternal vigilance to maintain, especially in these strange times when a hard nationalist right seems to be drawn moth-like to the Putin flame.
Brexit red tape is putting endangered animals at risk, zookeepers warn
Zoos are warning that post-Brexit legislation is hampering their efforts to protect endangered species.
Leeds Pride ends sponsorship deal with Frank Hester’s company over alleged racist comments
‘Through this decision, Leeds Pride asserts its position as an advocate for inclusivity, striving to ensure that Pride celebrations remain a platform for equality.’
#Wokesconegate: Right-wingers mocked for meltdown over National Trust’s ‘vegan’ scones
‘To be fair – margarine was a French invention… although they probably don’t know that...’