Truthdigger of the Week: Jo Cox, British Parliament Member Who Was Slain

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jun 20, 2016 Cox, a progressive, fought hard for any cause that inspired her, such as the plight of Syrian refugees and keeping Britain in the European Union -- two that may have inflamed her killer.Cox, a progressive, fought hard for any cause that inspired her, such as the plight of Syrian refugees and keeping Britain in the European Union—two that may have inflamed her killer. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Brexit Fight

By Marian Kemensky, Slovakia, Cagle Cartoons Jun 5, 2016 Dig deeper

Londoners Elect a Muslim Mayor

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Corporate Media Gatekeepers Protect Western 1 Percent From Panama Leak

Staff / Truthdig Apr 5, 2016 The massive release of documents is a wonderful thing, but do not expect a genuine exposé of capitalism. The dirty secrets of some corporations will remain unpublished. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Jeremy Corbyn Joins Tens of Thousands in U.K. Anti-Nuclear Weapons Rally

Staff / Truthdig Feb 28, 2016 "We are not alone," the leader of Britain's Labour Party told the crowd in a mass demonstration in central London Saturday "There are many people around the world who have wanted a non-nuclear future for their country and their planet". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.K.’s Nuclear Project Falters Again

By Paul Brown / Climate News Network Feb 19, 2016 Hopes of a nuclear revival in Europe are fading as the continent’s biggest new reactor project is put back three years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: All Involved in Britain’s #JC4PM Tour

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Feb 7, 2016 Despite being ignored by the mainstream media, the Jeremy Corbyn for Prime Minister touring show is bringing together like-minded people who support progressive politics. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Julian Assange ‘Arbitrarily Detained,’ a U.N. Panel Has Found

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Feb 5, 2016 The panel is expected to announce Friday a finding that the WikiLeaks founder's long stay in Ecuador's London embassy is the result of improper actions by Sweden and Britain. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Corbyn Effect: Survey Shows Huge Support in Labour Party for Its Leader

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jan 13, 2016 It seems that Jeremy Corbyn is successfully reshaping the Labour Party in the U.K., with a survey showing "overwhelming support for him [and] a decisive shift to the left." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

British Worry About Sending Military to Syria

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Malnutrition and ‘Victorian’ Diseases Are Soaring in England ‘Due to Food Poverty and Cuts’

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Oct 28, 2015 Cases of malnutrition have doubled and other "Victorian" diseases are soaring in the U.K., in what campaigners say is a direct result of Tory government austerity measures. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Watch the Promo for Banksy’s New Dystopian Theme Park, ‘Dismaland’

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Aug 25, 2015 In this promotional video for the anonymous graffiti artist’s "bemusement park," catch a glimpse of the not-so-family-friendly attractions in store. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )