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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026

Gerry Adams was leader of IRA, ex-police officers tell high court

Two former members of Royal Ulster Constabulary testify at civil trial that Adams led proscribed organisation Gerry Adams was the leader of the Irish Republican Army, two former police officers have told the high court. The former Sinn Féin leader is being sued for symbolic “vindicatory” damages of £1 each by John Clark, Jonathan Ganesh and Barry Laycock, who allege he was culpable for three separate IRA bombings in which they were injured. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes12 Mar 2026

Polanski: The EU Should Act as Global Nuclear Policeman

Zack Polanski has claimed that the EU should take up the role of global military policeman. He previously said the UK should team up with Mexico and Brazil as NATO alternative… Matt Forde asked on his podcast with Polanski whose role it should be to police the globe seeing as “Britain has failed in its…

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Guido Fawkes12 Mar 2026

Asylum Appeals Hit Record High in Courts

New figures from the MoJ show that asylum appeals have hit a record high and almost doubled in a year. The end of December last year saw 80,333 cases in the system compared to 41,987 in 2024. 36% of appeals were successful between October and December – compare that to 20% in France… A 63-week…

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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026

Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn

Charity criticises new measures that would make it harder for inquests to pass verdict of unlawful killing Men whose abusive behaviour drives women to take their own lives are more likely to get away with their crimes because of proposed law changes, justice campaigners say. Ministers want to make it harder for inquests to pass verdicts of unlawful killing, which have been crucial in getting justice for women who committed suicide after suffering abuse. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics11 Mar 2026

‘Inconceivable’ Gerry Adams was not involved in IRA bombings, claims former British army commander

Richard Kemp tells high court former Sinn Féin leader would have authorised attacks carried out in England A former British army commander has told the high court it is “inconceivable” that Gerry Adams was not involved in the authorisation of IRA bombings. Richard Kemp said there was evidence from “a multitude of intelligence” spanning 20 years about the former Sinn Féin leader’s membership of the paramilitary organisation. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

March organised by Iran-linked group banned after police request

Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime.

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Express Politics11 Mar 2026

Labour FINALLY bans pro-Iran Al Quds Day march – 'no place in our society'

Crackdown comes after Met Police urged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to act

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The Guardian Politics11 Mar 2026

What is London’s al-Quds Day march and why has the event been banned?

Annual demonstration in support of Palestinian rights especially sensitive in light of US-Israel war on Iran On Sunday, thousands of demonstrators were expected to march through London for al-Quds Day, an annual demonstration in support of Palestinian rights. But the march, which has taken place in the UK for more than 40 years, has been banned by home secretary, Shabana Mahmood. Announcing her decision to ban the march after a request by the Metropolitan police, Mahmood said she was “satisfied

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BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

Charlotte Nichols tells her fellow MPs about the "agony" of having to wait 1,088 days to go to court.

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BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

Charlotte Nichols tells her fellow MPs about the "agony" of having to wait 1,088 days to go to court.

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The Guardian Politics11 Mar 2026

Shabana Mahmood approves police request to ban Al Quds march in London

Metropolitan police sought prohibition of demonstration planned for Sunday Shabana Mahmood has approved a request from the Metropolitan police to ban a pro-Palestinian march planned for Sunday “to prevent serious public disorder”. The annual Al Quds Day march in London had drawn criticism over apparent support for the Iranian regime after its organisers expressed support for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Continue reading...

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Sky News Politics10 Mar 2026

Labour MP says her rape case took 1,088 days to reach court

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols has told the House of Commons that it took 1,088 days after she was raped for her case to reach court.

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