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EXTREME Hate Speech: Neo-Nazi Podcasters PAY the Price for Threats Against Prince Harry and Family
— In a recent ruling, a London court has handed down sentences to two neo-Nazi podcasters. The charges? Inciting violence against Prince Harry and his young son. The culprits, Christopher Gibbons and Tyrone Patten-Walsh, are the hosts of “Lone Wolf Radio”. According to the sentencing judge, these men are “dedicated and unapologetic white supremacists”.
Gibbons, aged 40, was dealt an eight-year prison sentence. His co-host Patten-Walsh, 34 years old, received seven years behind bars. Following their prison terms, both men will be under probation for three years. Their podcast was a platform for spreading racist views along with antisemitic, Islamophobic, homophobic and misogynistic ideologies.
The duo didn’t just stop at propagating hate speech; they encouraged violent acts against ethnic minorities as well as individuals in interracial relationships whom they labeled as “race traitors”. Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle happens to be biracial. In one shocking episode of their show Gibbons even suggested that Prince Harry should face prosecution for treason while his son Archie was dehumanized as a “creature” that should be euthanized.
UAW STRIKE Ends: Ford’s Unprecedented 30% PAY Rise Could Shake Up Detroit Automakers
— The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford. This development could signal the end of the nearly six-week-long strikes that have rocked Detroit automakers. However, this four-year deal still needs approval from Ford’s 57,000 union members.
The agreement could shape future negotiations with General Motors and Stellantis, where strikes are ongoing. UAW has urged all Ford workers to resume work, hoping to pressure GM and Stellantis into bargaining. More details on how this strategy will be implemented are expected soon.
In a video address, UAW President Shawn Fain announced that Ford offered a wage increase of 50% more than before the strike started on September 15th. UAW Vice President Chuck Browning, who served as the chief negotiator with Ford, disclosed that workers would see an overall wage increase of 25%. This would push the total pay rise over 30%, resulting in top-tier assembly plant workers earning above $40 per hour by contract’s end.
Before this agreement, all three automakers had suggested a pay rise of just 23%. Under the new deal, assembly workers will receive an immediate raise of 11% upon ratification — nearly matching all wage increases since 2007.
ROYAL FANS and Adorable Corgis Pay Heartfelt Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in Unique Parade
— In a touching tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, a small group of dedicated royal fans and their corgis gathered on Sunday. The event marked the one-year anniversary of the beloved monarch’s passing. The parade took place outside Buckingham Palace, reflecting Queen Elizabeth’s well-documented affection for this particular breed of dogs.
The unique procession included approximately 20 staunch monarchists and their festively attired corgis. Photos captured from the event portray these short-legged canines sporting various accessories such as crowns and tiaras. All dogs were leashed together near the palace gates, creating a picture-perfect homage to their royal fan.
Agatha Crerer-Gilbert, who orchestrated this unique tribute, expressed her aspiration for it to become an annual tradition. Speaking to Associated Press she said: “I can’t envision a more fitting way to honor her memory than through her beloved corgis...the breed that she cherished throughout her life.”
UK’s NHS to OFFER Revolutionary Cancer Treatment Injection, Cutting Treatment Times by 75%
— Britain’s NHS will be the first globally to provide a cancer-treating injection, potentially reducing treatment times by up to 75%. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved the use of the immunotherapy, atezolizumab, for hundreds of eligible patients in England.
The injection, known as Tecentriq, will be administered under the skin, freeing up more time for cancer teams. “This approval will enable our teams to treat more patients throughout the day,” said Dr. Alexander Martin, a consultant oncologist at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
Tecentriq, typically given intravenously, often takes around 30 minutes to an hour to administer. The new method takes approximately seven minutes, said Marius Scholtz, Medical Director at Roche Products Limited.
Wages SURGE at Historic Rate With Prospect of Further Interest Rate Hikes
— From April to June, wages soared by a record 7.8%, marking the highest annual growth since 2001. This unexpected spike has many predicting the Bank of England will hike interest rates to counter rising inflation, which currently sits at 7.9%.
UK Teacher Strike HALTED with Promised Pay Rise Package
— Teacher strikes may be averted as union leaders endorse a proposed 6.5% pay rise, underwritten by government funds and a £40 million hardship package for schools in dire straits. In addition, the government plans to fast-track broader reforms to reduce workload, a measure set for union member approval.
London Underground Workers to STRIKE Over Job Cuts and Pensions
— London Underground workers, represented by the Rail, Maritime, and Transport Union (RMT), will strike from July 23 to 28 over job cuts, pensions, and working conditions. The strike is in response to Transport for London’s plan to cut 600 jobs.
Nurses Go On STRIKE Across England Causing WORST Disruption Yet
— Nurses across England are striking in half of the country’s hospitals, mental health, and community services, causing significant disruptions and delays. NHS England warns of exceptionally low staffing levels during the strike period, even lower than on previous strike days.
High Court Rules Part of Nurses’ Strike is UNLAWFUL
— The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called off part of the 48-hour strike starting on 30 April because the High Court ruled that the final day fell outside the union’s six-month mandate granted in November. The union said it would seek to renew the mandate.
Hard Stance: Government RESPONDS to Striking Nurses
— The secretary of state for health and social care, Steve Barclay, responded to the leader of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), expressing his concern and disappointment with the upcoming strikes. In the letter, Barclay described the rejected offer as “fair and reasonable” and that, given the “very narrow result,” urged the RCN to reconsider the proposal.
NHS on the BRINK of Collapse Amid Fears of Joint Walkout
— The NHS faces unprecedented pressure from the possibility of a joint strike between nurses and junior doctors. After The Royal College of Nurses (RCN) rejected the government’s pay offer, they are now planning extensive strike action for May bank holiday, and junior doctors have warned of a possible coordinated walkout.
LEAKED NHS Documents Reveal TRUE Cost of Doctors Striking
— Leaked documents from the NHS have revealed the true cost of the junior doctor walkout. The strike will reportedly lead to cesarean births being canceled, more mental health patients being detained, and transfer issues for the critically ill.
STRIKES: Junior Doctors Enter Talks With Government after Pay Rise AGREED for Nurses and Ambulance Workers
— After the UK government finally struck a pay deal for most NHS staff, they now face pressure to allocate funds to other parts of the NHS, including junior doctors. After a 72-hour strike, the British Medical Association (BMA), a trade union for doctors, has vowed to announce new strike dates if the government makes a “substandard” offer.
It comes after NHS unions reached a pay deal for nurses and ambulance staff on Thursday. The offer included a 5% pay rise for 2023/2024 and a one-off payment of 2% of their salary. The deal also consisted of a Covid recovery bonus of 4% for the current financial year.
However, the current offer does not extend to NHS doctors, who now demand a complete “pay restoration” that would bring their earnings back to the equivalent of their pay in 2008. This would entail a substantial pay rise, estimated to cost the government an additional £1 billion!
FINALLY: NHS Unions Reach PAY DEAL With the Government
— NHS unions have reached a pay deal with the UK government in a major breakthrough that could finally end the strikes. The offer includes a 5% pay rise for 2023/2024 and a one-off payment of 2% of their salary. The deal also consists of a Covid recovery bonus of 4% for the current financial year.
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