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Police Question UK Journalist for ‘Misgendering’ a Transgender Woman
A Catholic journalist in the United Kingdom faces legal trouble and potential jail time for “misgendering” a 25-year-old transgender woman. Caroline Farrow, the journalist, said Monday that the mother of the transgender woman had reported her for the offense. “Had a message from Guildford police tonight about my tweets following an appearance on [‘Good Morning… -
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Ocasio-Cortez Praises UK Leader Jeremy Corbyn, Accused of Anti-Semitism
Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez expressed her gratitude on Sunday for a conversation she had earlier in the day with the leader of U.K.’s Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn. “Great to speak to [Ocasio-Cortez] on the phone this evening and hear first hand how she’s challenging the status quo,” Corbyn tweeted. “Let’s build a movement… -
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‘No Deal’ on Brexit Is the Best Deal for Britain and the United States
British Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered a seismic defeat. The House of Commons on Tuesday rejected her proposed withdrawal agreement with the European Union by a 230 vote margin. Among those voting against her: 118 rebel Conservative MPs who saw the deal as a weak-kneed surrender to the European Union. This is the biggest defeat suffered by a… -
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Jeremy Corbyn Has a Sordid Past. Now, He’s Closer Than Ever to Leading Britain.
The Democratic Party is seriously flirting with socialism. It’s frightening on so many levels. If you want an idea why, take a look at my country, Britain. We tried “real socialism” two generations ago, and it was a disaster. Yet it has had a Lazarus-like revival in the U.K., inspiring the Democrats in America. Thanks… -
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UK High Court Rules That Declining to Bake ‘Gay Cake’ Isn’t Discrimination
The highest court in the United Kingdom has ruled that a Christian bakery’s refusal to make a cake supporting same-sex marriage does not constitute discrimination. In a unanimous decision Wednesday, the U.K. Supreme Court said the Northern Ireland-based family bakery, Ashers Baking Co., did not discriminate against a gay customer in 2014 by declining to… -
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US Embassy to US Citizens in UK: ‘Keep a Low Profile’ During Trump Visit
The U.S. Embassy in London has issued an alert to U.S. citizens who will be in the United Kingdom’s capital city during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit on July 13. The embassy warned U.S. citizens “to keep a low profile” and “exercise caution” from July 12 to 14 in case crowds protesting Trump’s policies become violent. Protests… -
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UK Schools Are Banning Skirts in Favor of Gender Neutral Options
A score of elementary schools in the U.K. are banning skirts from the dress code in an effort to make uniforms gender neutral so that transgender students feel included. At least 40 schools in the U.K. have mandated that girls can no longer wear skirts, The Times reported Sunday. Schools have increasing banned the clothing item from… -
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Royal Wedding Symbolizes Unique Bond Between US and UK
The wedding of Great Britain’s Prince Harry and America’s Meghan Markle this Saturday is a “huge positive” and a symbol of the historic special relationship between the two nations. So says Nile Gardiner, director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation, who agreed to answer The Daily Signal’s questions about the… -
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As Some Freedoms Ebb in Great Britain, Lessons for the United States
Liberty is a precious and fragile commodity. Americans have been particularly blessed to have institutions and a culture that buttress liberty. However, we shouldn’t lull ourselves into a false sense of security. A series of deeply concerning stories demonstrate why we should refuse to accept a growing number of sometimes small but increasingly large attacks… -
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Podcast: Alfie Evans’ Fight for His Life Shows the Decline of Britain
The parents of Alfie Evans, a very sick toddler, want to take him to Italy for medical treatment. Yet the courts aren’t allowing them to, insisting the family remain in Britain—and also insisting Alfie be taken off life support. The Heritage Foundation’s Bob Moffit joins us to discuss. Plus: Kanye West has an epic tweet… -
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UK Government Seeks to Play God in Denying Alfie Evans Life Support
A parent would go to the ends of the earth for their child. But what if the government forcibly stopped them? What if, instead, the government doggedly pursued their child’s death? Such has been the tragic story of Thomas Evans and Kate James, and their son, Alfie Evans. It’s a chilling reminder of what happens… -
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‘Happy You Day’: Mother’s Day Cards Go Gender-Neutral in UK
A grocery chain in the United Kingdom has drawn media attention for selling gender-neutral Mother’s Day cards to make the day more “transgender inclusive.” Waitrose, an upscale grocery, stocked transgender-friendly cards among its selection for Mother’s Day, which was March 11 in the U.K. Some examples of gender-inclusive card slogans and greetings include: “Happy You… -
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How Brexit Opens Up a Path for a US-UK Free Trade Agreement
Last week, I was in Brussels to help launch a new report on financial services in Britain and the European Union after Brexit. During that time, we inched a bit closer to the creation of a free trade area between the U.S. and Britain—and I learned a bit about why the EU is standing in… -
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Brexit Will Lead to Free Trade Agreement Between America and the UK
A British member of Parliament for the European Union said that once Brexit takes place, the United States and the United Kingdom can form a new free trade agreement based on markets. Brexit is the name of the vote held by the U.K. on June 23, 2016, to withdraw from the European Union, which will… -
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Are Britain’s Conservatives Dead?
A year ago—even six months ago—Britain’s Conservative Party was riding high. It had won an unexpected victory in the 2015 election. Then, in June 2016, Britain voted to leave the European Union—a result that delighted most voters on the right, and quite a few on the left too. And at the start of the summer,… -
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2 House Members to Introduce Legislation to Help UK’s Charlie Gard
Lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to grant lawful permanent residence to Charlie Gard, the terminally ill British infant . “Our bill will support Charlie’s parents’ right to choose what is best for their son, by making Charlie a lawful permanent resident in the U.S. in order for him to receive treatments that could save his life,”… -
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After Election Upset, Britain Will Keep Calm and Carry On
In a huge political upset, Britain’s Conservative Party has failed to secure an overall majority, falling just short of the 326 seats needed in the 650-seat House of Commons. Prime Minister Theresa May will now lead a minority government. The Conservatives will rely on the support of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party to remain in… -
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Meet the ‘Bernie Sanders’ of Britain Who Is Now Vying for Prime Minister
Great Britain is set to hold a “snap” election on Thursday. Currently, the conservative Tories hold power in Parliament, but are being challenged by the Labour Party in what could be a hotly contested race for power. The Conservative Party is expected to win, but if Labour prevails, British leadership would undergo a dramatic shift…. -
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Britain Will Vote This Week. What’s at Stake for the UK and US.
British voters will go to the polls Thursday in one of the most important U.K. general elections in decades. At stake is the future of Brexit, following the decision of the British people to leave the European Union in a historic referendum held on June 23 last year. The Conservative government, led by Prime Minister… -
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Manchester Explosion: UK Has Been Targeted by Terrorists ‘Time and Time Again’
At least 19 people were killed and at least 50 injured in a suspected suicide bomb explosion Monday night at an arena in Manchester, England, where U.S. pop singer Ariana Grande was performing a concert. Police said they were treating the explosion just outside the arena as a terror incident until they “know otherwise.” Front…