BY GERMAINE KWESI
Rupert Lowe, the independent MP for Great Yarmouth and former Reform UK member, has ignited controversy with a series of inflammatory posts on X (formerly Twitter). The posts, which include a dismissive remark about reparations for trans-Atlantic slavery, have drawn widespread condemnation.
Lowe, who was elected in 2024 as a Reform UK candidate, was suspended from the party less than a month ago following allegations of workplace bullying and threats of physical violence against two female employees. Despite his suspension, Lowe has maintained an active online presence, often engaging in heated debates over migration and other contentious issues.
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BY GERMAINE KWESI
A man who has lived in the UK for 36 years remains stranded in Poland, seven years after the government was forced to apologise over its Windrush Scandal.
George Lee, who came to the UK as a child from Jamaica in 1961, remains trapped in Poland for more than two decades – after being told he does not qualify to return home to the UK.
On 16 April 2018, the Windrush Scandal erupted, exposing the devastating impact of harsh immigration policies on long-term UK residents – many of whom arrived as children from Commonwealth countries. The revelations, triggered by a powerful intervention from Labour MP David Lammy, cast a long shadow over the Commonwealth......
BY GERMAIN KWESI
The government has launched a £1.5 million fund to aid Windrush compensation claimants over the next three years amid calls for a public inquiry into the Scandal. The initiative known as the Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund (WCASF), the program aims to help community organizations provide dedicated advocates who can assist claimants throughout the compensation application process. Organizations that wish to apply for this fund can do so by visiting the official government grants website. Applications opened on 11th April 2025 and will close on 9th May 2025. To help organizations assist victims of the scandal through the application process, virtual......
BY ESHERU KWEKU
London, April 10, 2025 – Six Greenpeace activists, including co-executive director Will McCallum, were arrested today following a bold protest at the U.S. Embassy in Nine Elms, London. The arrests came after the group poured 300 litres of blood-red biodegradable dye into the embassy's pond, symbolizing the bloodshed in Gaza, which Greenpeace attributes to U.S. arms sales to Israel.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests on suspicion of criminal damage and conspiracy to cause criminal damage, charges that carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. Greenpeace UK defended the protest as peaceful and symbolic, stating that the dye was non-toxic and designed......
BY GERMAINE KWESI
Shakeil Thibou has been found guilty of the murder of Cher Maximen, who was brutally stabbed to death in front of her young daughter at the Notting Hill Carnival. The incident occurred on 25 August 2024, during the carnival's family day, leaving the community in shock and mourning.
Cher Maximen, a 37-year-old mother, was enjoying the festivities with friends when she was caught in a violent altercation. Thibou, 20, inflicted a fatal 12cm deep wound on Maximen, causing severe internal bleeding. The attack took place in full view of her three-year-old daughter, adding to the horror of the event.
The court heard that Thibou had been involved in another violent incident......
BY GERMAINE KWESI
UK Government adds 60% price hike on its Electronic Travel Authourisation ETA for foreign nationals visiting the UK.
In a move that has sparked widespread outrage, the UK government announced as far back as January a significant increase in the cost of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, just months after its initial rollout. The fee for the ETA, which is mandatory for travellers from visa-exempt countries, has been hiked from £10 to £16—a staggering 60% increase.
The timing of this price hike has been particularly controversial. The ETA system was only fully implemented for European travellers on 2 April 2025, and within a week, the cost......
BY ESHERU KWEKU
The British media has long been heralded as a pillar of democracy, entrusted with the responsibility of informing the public, holding power to account and reflecting the full breadth of society. Yet, behind the glossy pages of national newspapers and the polished sheen of broadcast studios lies a stark reality: British media is neither diverse nor representative of the public it serves.
Despite the UK's multicultural society, the upper echelons of British media remain largely homogenous, dominated by white men and women who are overwhelmingly privately educated. According to data from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), as of 2022, 88% of......
BY ESHERU KWEKU
Throughout the history of the British Empire, colonial authorities systematically suppressed indigenous cultures, traditions and customs in an attempt to impose British values, language, and governance. This suppression took many forms, from banning traditional practices to criminalising native languages and religious beliefs. Ironically, those in Britain today who complain about immigrants preserving elements of their heritage fail to acknowledge the deep historical reality: the British Empire itself forcefully imposed its own culture on the nations it colonised, often violently erasing local traditions.
Banning the Drum: The Silencing of Communication and Identity
One......
BY ESHERU KWEKU
Keir Starmer's Responsiveness To Adolescence Leaves Many Questioning His Motives
Would Keir Starmer and Downing Street show the same response and efforts, if the lead actor of the Netflix hit series 'Adolescence' were Black and not white?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made headlines with his decision to stream the Netflix hit series 'Adolescence' in secondary schools across the UK. The four-part drama, which tackles issues such as knife-crime-culture, toxic masculinity, and misogyny has been praised for its raw and powerful portrayal of contemporary challenges faced by teenagers.
Starmer, who watched the series with his teenage children, described the experience as......
BY GERMAINE KWESI
Remembering Dexter Bristol: Seven Years On, As Windrush Victims Still Fight for Justice
Seven years ago today, Dexter Bristol, a member of the Windrush generation, tragically passed away—his life cut short by the stress and uncertainty caused by the UK's hostile environment immigration policies. As we mark the anniversary of his death, it is crucial to reflect on his story and the ongoing struggles faced by many from the Windrush generation who continue to battle for justice.
Dexter Bristol arrived in the UK from Grenada in 1968 at the age of eight—a child of Windrush. Despite living in the UK for most of his life, he faced severe challenges in his......
