Politics

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April 27, 2023

Why history maker Diane Abbott's career may be over

Back in the heady days of the famed Labour Party Black Sections rebellion in the 1980s, Diane Abbott was one of their most outspoken leaders. They were African Asian and Caribbean activists who...

British Zimbabweans respond to historic unity deal

Thamsanqa Zhou Although it does not represent the ideal, most Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom celebrate the signing of a deal facilitating a government of national unity in our country.It provides the best opportunity for peace, prosperity and reconst ...

What I know about trigger happy American would-be Vice-President

Anne Kilkenny - Alaskan DemocratI am a resident of Wasilla, Alaska. I have known Sarah Palin since 1992. Everyone here knows Sarah, so it is nothing special to say we are on a first-name basis. Our children have attended the same schools. Her father was my ...

Democrats have snubbed Obama's radical policy of 'change'

Green candidate for the American presidency Cynthia McKinney has trumped the news media hype of the the Democratic convention coronation of pop star politician Barack Obama by launching a devastating attack on her former party.McKinney, who served six-term ...

President Bush, why don't you shut up?

This is an extraordinary open letter from Russia's government newspaper Pravda to American president George Bush following his outspoken comments about the military crisis in Georgia. President Bush,Why don't you shut up? In your statement on M ...

Boris chickens out of chat with The-Latest

Marc Wadsworth Embattled Boris Johnson has chickened out of an interview with The-Latest. The Mayor of London's cowardly decision comes at a time when he needs all the friends he can get. In May, after his surprise election, I attempted to discuss race ...

Government slammed for ignoring UK mental health crisis

Liberal Democrat party leader Nick Clegg has accused British Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown of   "complacency" in dealing with what he has described as the "mental health crisis" in the National Health Service. Speaking during ...

Is multi-millionaire 'prince of darkness' pulling Mayor's strings?

London Mayor Boris Johnson is facing a fresh controversy hard on the heels of the sacking of his key political advisor prompted by yet another exclusive on The-Latest. Yesterday Conservative leader David Cameron backed Johnson's firing of the deputy ch ...

Two reasons why firing James McGrath was right

Sunny Hundal Boris Johnson sacked a senior advisor who said in an interview, responding to the suggestion by writer Darcus Howe that Boris Johnson's election may trigger an exodus of older African-Caribbean migrants back to the West Indies, he s ...

'I'm an immigrant too' - Mayor's aide hits back

Dear Editor,I have just seen your website published today following our meeting back in May. I wish to clarify one point - as an immigrant myself I would wish to assure you that I would not want anyone to feel because of their background that they felt th ...

Personal letter from Barack about Hillary to The-Latest

Dear Friend on The-Latest,I very much welcome Hillary Clinton's support for our campaign. Senator Clinton made history over the past 16 months - not just because she has broken barriers, but because she has inspired millions of Americans with her stren ...

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