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Three Quarters of Tory MPs Sceptical of Man-Made Global Warming

The overwhelming majority of Conservative MPs do not believe that a link between human activity and climate change has been proven, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted by Populus for PR Week, found that while 51 percent of

Three Quarters of Tory MPs Sceptical of Man-Made Global Warming

Female British Jihadist: 'I Want Cameron's Head on a Spike'

A female British jihadist who is believed to be living in the Syrian city of Raqqa has condemned Prime Minister David Cameron for “waging wars” against Muslims, saying she woud like to see his “head on a spike”. The 18-year-old

Female British Jihadist: 'I Want Cameron's Head on a Spike'

Clacton Conservative Councillors Follow Carswell to UKIP

Two councillors on Tendring District Council, which covers the town of Clacton, have followed MP Douglas Carswell from the Conservatives to UKIP. The news will come as a boost to the party as they hope to see their first ever

Clacton Conservative Councillors Follow Carswell to UKIP

'Traitor' Jihadists Locked in ISIS Torture Camps

Five British ISIS fighters have been locked up in a Syria torture camp after pleading to be allowed to return home because they had become disillusioned with the self-proclaimed Islamic State. The Express reports that the men have been nicknamed

'Traitor' Jihadists Locked in ISIS Torture Camps

British Women Running Sharia Police for ISIS

Female jihadists of British origin are running a hard line religious police force in ISIS-occupied Syria that punishes women for “un-Islamic behaviour”. The so-called Al-Khanssaa brigade is currently operating in the city of Raqqa, the de facto capital of the

British Women Running Sharia Police for ISIS

Jihadi John Could Be Unmasked 'Within Days'

British and American anti-terror authorities say they know the identity of the masked man who killed James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and are set to reveal it within the coming days. The news comes as police prepare to arrest up

Jihadi John Could Be Unmasked 'Within Days'

'Sharia Police' Patrolling Streets in Germany

Residents of the German city of Wuppertal have expressed concern after a group of young radical Islamists started taking to the streets late at night, trying to deter revellers from drinking and gambling. The self-styled “Sharia Police” have been patrolling

'Sharia Police' Patrolling Streets in Germany

Nigel Farage and Rand Paul Meet in Washington

UKIP leader Nigel Farage met with prominent American Senator Rand Paul in Washington DC this morning. The two men are understood to have discussed global affairs during the early-morning meeting, as world leaders meet at the Nato summit in Wales

Nigel Farage and Rand Paul Meet in Washington

UKIP Launch Massive Defection Campaign to Persuade More MPs to Join

The UK Independence Party is planning to launch a huge campaign to persuade more people to join the party and is commissioning polling to demonstrate the threat it poses to sitting Labour and Conservative MPs. The campaign comes after Conservative

UKIP Launch Massive Defection Campaign to Persuade More MPs to Join

Labour Humiliated As More Socialists Back Scottish Independence

Campaigners to keep Scotland within the UK are left reeling last night after yet another socialist group broke the official Labour Party line and backed independence. This time it was the turn of the hard-line RMT, which represents rail workers.

Labour Humiliated As More Socialists Back Scottish Independence

UK 'Preparing to Join U.S. Air Strikes in Iraq'

British Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Barack Obama are today expected to prepare plans for a further air strikes against ISIS, with the possibility that Britain may join American forces in bombing the extremists. The Daily Mail reports

UK 'Preparing to Join U.S. Air Strikes in Iraq'

Cameron: UK Will Not Pay Ransom for ISIS Hostage

British Prime Minister David Cameron has said the UK government will not pay any ransom to the ISIS militants who are holding a British hostage. Speaking ahead of the Nato summit in Wales, the Prime Minister said that it was

Cameron: UK Will Not Pay Ransom for ISIS Hostage

The Little Known Truth about ISIS's Human Trafficking and Slave Trade

ISIS fighters are capturing civilians and using them as slaves, transporting them enormous distances and separating them from their families forever, according to the testimony of a Yazidi girl in today’s Times. The 16-year-old girl, called Sama, says that she

The Little Known Truth about ISIS's Human Trafficking and Slave Trade

Suspected Foley Killer 'Wanted to Blow Up Major U.S. Music Festival'

A British-born jihadist suspected of killing American journalist James Foley had previously sparked fears of a terror attack when he tried to perform at a major American music festival. Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary reportedly caused concern among music bosses when he

Suspected Foley Killer 'Wanted to Blow Up Major U.S. Music Festival'

UK Government Plays Down Divisions Over New Terror Rules

The British government has been trying to play down a rift between the two coalition parties over new counter-terrorism measures that are due to be announced this afternoon. Ten Downing Street, the official residence of the Prime Minister, said that

UK Government Plays Down Divisions Over New Terror Rules

Cameron: Britain Facing 'Greatest Terrorist Threat' in History

Britain is facing the “greatest and deepest” threat from terrorism in the country’s history, according to Prime Minister David Cameron. Speaking after the UK’s terror threat level was raised to “severe”, meaning that an attack is “highly likely”, Cameron said

Cameron: Britain Facing 'Greatest Terrorist Threat' in History

After a Summer of Silence, Ed Miliband Finally Talks About ISIS

Labour Party leader Ed Miliband has finally commented on the situation in Iraq and Syria, saying that Britain “cannot ignore Isis or simply shrug our shoulders and hope it goes away.” Writing for the Independent, Mr Miliband called for a

After a Summer of Silence, Ed Miliband Finally Talks About ISIS

Tories Refusing to Fight Against Carswell

Conservative MPs have said that they will refuse to campaign against Douglas Carswell, warning that if the party fights too hard against UKIP it could cause a damaging split on the right. An unnamed former colleague told the Times: “Douglas

Tories Refusing to Fight Against Carswell

Cameron Would Win a Vote on Bombing ISIS, Says Leading MP

A leading Conservative MP has said that British Prime Minister David Cameron would win a vote in Parliament on bombing ISIS. The Daily Mail says that Sir Richard Ottaway, chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, said that a majority

Cameron Would Win a Vote on Bombing ISIS, Says Leading MP

First Tory Councillor Follows Carswell to UKIP

A Conservative councillor has become the first to follow MP Douglas Carswell in joining UKIP. Councillor Chris Neal, who serves on Sevenoaks District Council, joined the anti-EU party today, saying that the Conservatives “no longer have the interests of ordinary

First Tory Councillor Follows Carswell to UKIP

British Student Hails 'Golden Era of Jihad'

A 21-year-old British student has posted a video on social media urging Muslims to join the “golden era of jihad”. Hamzah Parvez had told his family he had gone to study in Germany, but instead went to fight for Islamic

British Student Hails 'Golden Era of Jihad'

Counter-Jihadist Chief Admits Half of UK Jihadists Have Evaded Police

Britain’s most senior counter-terrorism officer has said that almost half of British jihadists who travelled to Syria have evaded police detection. The Times says Mark Rowley, of London’s Metropolitan Police, made the admission as he called for friends and relatives

Counter-Jihadist Chief Admits Half of UK Jihadists Have Evaded Police

Spain 'Would Veto Scottish EU Bid'

Spain would veto any attempt by a newly-independent Scotland to join the European Union as it would encourage its own separatist movements, according to former senior EU official. Ruairi Quinn, an Irish politician who was head of the EU’s Economic

Spain 'Would Veto Scottish EU Bid'