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Trump stopped Sadiq Khan from attending state banquet with King & slams London mayor as being one of the ‘world’s worst’– www.thesun.co.uk
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DONALD Trump has claimed he stopped Sadiq Khan from coming to the royal banquet during his state visit this week.

Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One, the President said he had insisted that the London Mayor not attend.

Trump ‘grateful beyond words’ for second state visit to UK but key differences remain– www.euronews.com
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US President Donald Trump wrapped up his historic second state visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday saying he was “tremendously thankful” for the pomp and pageantry but some key differences between him and Prime Minister Keir Starmer remain.

When asked about the lack of progress in brokering a deal to end Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has “let me down.”

Starmer said he and Trump had discussed how to “decisively increase the pressure on Putin” and that Trump had “led the way here.”

Trump has also not made good on threats to impose new sanctions on Russia and King Charles, in his state banquet speech Wednesday night, offered Trump a gentle nudge, noting “as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace.”

While Starmer has played a major part in European efforts to shore up US support for Ukraine, Trump’s visit offered few major advancements,

The British government has also grown increasingly critical of Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the suffering of Palestinian civilians.

UK, Canada and Australia formally recognise Palestine, backing two-state solution– www.arabianbusiness.com
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The UK, Canada and Australia have formally recognised the State of Palestine, moves framed by all three governments as essential to preserving the prospect of a two-state solution and lasting peace in the Middle East.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that the UK has officially recognised Palestine, calling the decision a historic one grounded in the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.

Trump says Putin has “really let me down,” as he wraps up historic second state visit to U.K.– www.cbsnews.com
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U.S. companies will be investing 150 billion pounds, the equivalent of over $200 billion, in the U.K. as part of a landmark package announced this week.

“I promised that my government would deliver jobs, growth and opportunity for working people. Today we have secured a historic £150bn of investment commitments from US companies into the UK. Creating 7,600 high quality jobs and driving growth across the country,” Starmer said in a social media post Thursday morning before he welcomed President Trump to his country house, Chequers.

The deal includes the equivalent of over $136 billion in investment in the U.K. from Blackstone over the next decade, according to the British government. It also includes investments from Prologis, Palantir, Amentum, Boeing and STAX.

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Trump’s state visit to U.K. set to focus on trade, tech and Ukraine – National– globalnews.ca
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U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a state visit during which the British government hopes a multibillion-dollar technology deal will show the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of the Western alliance.

State visits in Britain blend 21st-century diplomacy with royal pageantry. Trump’s two-day trip comes complete with horse-drawn carriages, military honor guards and a glittering banquet inside a 1,000-year-old castle — all tailored to a president with a fondness for gilded splendor.

King Charles III will host Trump at Windsor Castle on Wednesday before talks the next day with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, the British leader’s rural retreat.

Starmer’s office said the visit will demonstrate that “the U.K.-U.S. relationship is the strongest in the world, built on 250 years of history” — after that awkward rupture in 1776 — and bound by shared values of “belief in the rule of law and open markets.” There was no mention of Trump’s market-crimping fondness for sweeping tariffs.

The White House expects the two countries will strengthen their relationship during the trip and celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, according to a senior White House official who was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. It was unclear how the U.K. was planning to mark that chapter in their shared history.

“The trip to the U.K. is going to be incredible,” Trump told reporters Sunday. He said Windsor Castle is “supposed to be amazing” and added: “It’s going to be very exciting.”

Massive photo of Trump and Epstein unveiled outside Windsor Castle – National– globalnews.ca
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A massive photograph of Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has appeared on the lawn outside Windsor Castle, ahead of the U.S. president’s second state visit to the U.K. on Tuesday.

Footage shared by the British political protest organization Everyone Hates Elon shows several people unveiling the blown-up photograph, which the group says was funded by donations from the British public.

Organizers wrote alongside the footage, “Trump is coming to the UK to AVOID the EPSTEIN story. Unfortunately the British public just crowdfunded the WORLD’S BIGGEST PHOTO of Donald with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.”

“And here it is right outside Windsor Castle, where @realdonaldtrump is staying with the King this week.”

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The King is set to host Trump and the First Lady this week at Windsor Castle, where they will be given a ceremonial welcome and treated to a state banquet.

Friends of the IDF – Supporting Israel Defense Forces

Britain Bans IDF Officers From Elite Military Academy Founded by Churchill– gellerreport.com
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Why did they bother to fight the Nazis? How long before we see King Charles reciting the shahada?

This is what happens when a left-wing bankrupt nation sells out to barbarians.

According to news reports from September 14, 2025, the recent UK ban on Israeli nationals from enrolling at the Royal College of Defence Studies appears to be unprecedented.

This is the first time in the college’s history since its founding in 1927 that it has excluded students from a particular country.

The institution was established nearly a century ago following a recommendation from a committee led by Winston Churchill, then colonial secretary, with the vision of fostering “understanding between senior military officers, diplomats, civil servants and officials.”

Winston Churchill was a strong supporter of the Zionist movement and the creation of a Jewish National Home, which he believed would be a blessing to the world. He envisioned a Jewish state under British protection, becoming a reality through Jewish majority-rule and the reclamation of desert lands.

For Britain, independence is its only hope of survival– www.americanthinker.com
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Irony of ironies, the British government, which oppressed its American colonists to the point of revolt, is now doing the same on its own island.  English law, which provided the foundation for our own laws, and for our own freedoms, including freedom of speech, is now being used to suppress and silence British patriots.

Britons are now literally put in prison for expressing opinions that in America are taken for granted as a protected right.  Offending a sex pervert in Britain is a serious crime.

The oppression stems from unrestricted immigration, especially of Muslims, who share nothing in common with Classic British liberal values, neither in language nor culture nor common law.  Worse yet, while Britons remain underserved in return for the excessive taxation and regulation which Parliament imposes on them, their Muslim guests receive luxurious accommodations at taxpayer expense.

Muslim law, which blames non-Muslim women if they are raped by Muslim men, has found its way into British courts, where the rapes of small children and British women are treated as a minor misbehavior—and the rapes are reaching near epidemic proportions.  Bear in mind that Muslim law, as practiced by Muslims, does not recognize any rights of any non-Muslim.

Trump Gets a Second State Visit to the U.K.– www.nytimes.com
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President Trump will visit the U.K. this week in an unprecedented second state visit. Mark Landler, the London bureau chief of The New York Times, describes the efforts the British are making to stay on Trump’s good side, and what they hope to get in return.

Patriots flood London streets for Unite the Kingdom festival: ‘Cultural revolution has begun’– www.theblaze.com
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Patriots in London gathered Saturday for a historic march organized by British independent journalist Tommy Robinson.

Authorities estimated that the crowd, which flooded the blocks surrounding Whitehall, included roughly 100,000 individuals. Yet Robinson and other attendees of “Unite the Kingdom” placed those estimates in the millions.

‘The despicable traitor UK Prime Minister Slippery Starmer and virtually all of the corrupted regime media are lying about the Uniting the Kingdom rally.’

“We asked: ‘where are the men of England?'” Robinson wrote in a social media post the day after the festival. “And instead of only the men of England. The men, women, even their children, from all four corners of the UK, Ireland, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the list goes on, came calling, in their millions.”

Robinson declared that “a cultural revolution has begun.”

“The liberal elite and legacy media have labelled, everyone, ‘far right,’ for simply voicing an opinion that doesn’t fit theirs,” Robinson said. “Those labels don’t wash anymore, they massively overplayed their hands and exposed themselves. Millions of us in London yesterday. United as one.”

American podcaster Dan Keith stated, “The [sheer] weight of this massive crowd in London protesting their government and celebrating free speech is unbelievable with @TRobinsonNewEra and friends.”

Uniting Movements: Mark Mitchell Highlight Domestic Threats, UK Rally Support for Conservative Movement– warroom.org
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Steve Bannon spoke at length on Saturday’s WarRoom about what he describes as a growing domestic terrorism threat in the United States, linking it to broader cultural and online radicalization. Speaking in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Bannon framed the event as a wake-up call and a rallying point for conservative Americans. He emphasized that radicalized groups, including antifa, left-wing activists, and what he calls “deep state” actors, are actively promoting violence and attempting to inspire further attacks online.

Bannon repeatedly invoked Kirk’s final messages, presenting them as a call to dismantle radical organizations and protect the nation. He outlined a strategy using the full power of law enforcement under President Trump’s leadership, including legal action, financial sanctions, and, if necessary, removal of dangerous actors from society. Bannon framed the movement as morally justified and resilient, stressing that opponents aim to instill fear but will face accountability. He praised Erica Kirk and the team surrounding her husband’s legacy, portraying them as capable custodians of Kirk’s institutional mission.

Mark Mitchell, appearing alongside Bannon, focused on the radicalization of youth. He described a confluence of cultural and digital factors driving young people toward extremist views. Platforms like Reddit, Discord, Roblox, and BlueSky were highlighted as environments where teens encounter anti-conservative messaging, transgressive content, and ideologically driven manipulation. Mitchell argued that moderators and educators in some institutions facilitate exposure to harmful material, while teenagers, curious and impressionable, are particularly vulnerable. He advocated for reforms in schools and oversight of digital platforms to reduce the influence of these radicalizing forces, framing the issue as both educational and technological in nature.

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Throughout the discussion, several key themes emerged: the need for a conservative resurgence, the threat posed by radicalized actors, the importance of youth engagement and education, and the necessity of maintaining persistent vigilance and strategic action. Both Bannon and Mitchell emphasized that these challenges are systemic, spanning cultural institutions, online platforms, and political organizations. They urged supporters to be organized, proactive, and informed, while maintaining focus on lawful methods to counter perceived threats.

The footage also highlighted a sense of urgency and momentum within the conservative movement. Bannon’s framing of Kirk’s assassination, combined with accounts of online radicalization, was intended to galvanize supporters and emphasize the stakes of cultural and political engagement. By linking domestic concerns to broader narratives of ideological struggle and online influence, the discussion painted a picture of a movement under pressure but committed to achieving its objectives.

Bannon also framed the events in the U.K. as part of a worldwide populist surge, linking massive street rallies with the ongoing conservative resurgence in the United States. He highlighted figures such as Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage, presenting them as examples of citizens reclaiming their nations and cultural identity. According to Bannon, this momentum crosses the Atlantic, reinforcing a U.S. conservative wave and aligning with Charlie Kirk’s mission—a mission now being carried forward by Erica Kirk and the team he built around him.

Bannon is calling out what he sees as threats to national sovereignty and traditional values. He targeted the “deep state,” left-wing activists like antifa, radical educators accused of indoctrinating youth, and establishment Republicans he portrays as traitors. Mass mobilizations were not merely political spectacles but demonstrations of moral clarity and grassroots legitimacy. With flags waving and streets packed with passionate participants, Bannon painted these rallies as tangible proof that citizens are ready to defend their countries and values.

He framed the movement as both urgent and empowered, emphasizing that ordinary people, when organized and committed, can reclaim control over cultural and political institutions.

In summary, Bannon and his allies, like  Mitchell Stephen Miller, presented a comprehensive argument that domestic radicalization is a critical threat to the country, particularly to conservative values and youth development. They called for decisive, lawful action under President Trump’s leadership, emphasizing accountability for extremist actors, vigilance in education and digital spaces, and continued mobilization of supporters. While critics may question the framing and tone of these remarks, the interviews serve as a clear articulation of a strategy aimed at consolidating conservative momentum, confronting perceived threats, and preserving the legacy of influential figures like Charlie Kirk.

For more context, watch the whole Saturday WarRoom segments:

UK and US share defence intelligence through Google Cloud– www.army-technology.com
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The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that it will contribute £400m ($543.5m) toward securing intelligence sharing with the United States through the Google Cloud platform.

Slightly subsumed by the extensive industry activity to come out of DSEI 2025 last week, the move to secure communications between the two nations will exploit the latest technology, including, the MoD stated, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and cyber security.

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Defence intelligence and national security specialists on both sides of the Atlantic will share secure information and “outcompete” their adversaries, namely Russia and China.

The deal has already led to millions of pounds of inward investment from Google Cloud, the UK government suggested without revealing any specific sum, the US company will recruit a specialist dedicated team in Britain to manage these technologies.

British politicians condemn Elon Musk’s comments at anti-migrant rally– abcnews.go.com
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LONDON — Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “dangerous” comments by Elon Musk after the X and Tesla owner told an anti-immigration rally that violence is coming to Britain and they must fight or die. But the U.K. government resisted opposition calls to sanction Musk for the remarks.

Starmer denounced violence on the fringes of Saturday’s 100,000 or more-strong “Unite the Kingdom” demonstration in London organized by far-right campaigner Tommy Robinson.

Police said 26 officers were injured, four seriously, as a minority among the protesters tried to breach lines separating them from a smaller anti-racist counter-demonstration. There were 25 people arrested at the event and the Metropolitan Police said more arrests would follow.

Addressing the demonstration by video link, Musk called for the dissolution of Parliament and an early election to remove Starmer’s center-left government. He told protesters “violence is coming to you” and “you either fight back or you die.”

Starmer’s spokesman, Dave Pares, said he didn’t think “the British public will have any truck with that kind of language.

“The U.K. is a fair, tolerant and decent country, so the last thing that British people want is dangerous and inflammatory language which threatens violence and intimidation on our streets,” he said.

Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, the third-largest party in Britain’s Parliament, urged Starmer, Conservative opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to join him in condemning Musk’s attempt “to sow discord and incite violence on our streets” and interfere with British democracy.

Britain’s Spirit of Freedom Is Dying – PJ Media– pjmedia.com
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… British politics has gotten frustrating in recent years for true conservatives, and watching Britain slide into authoritarianism on free speech is something even a dyed-in-the-wool Anglophile like me can’t support. And I’m not alone.

Last week, Lee Cohen wrote a column in The Spectator that resonated deeply with me:

Today, for the first time, I find Britain indefensible. The affection and historical respect remains. The confidence is gone.

Britain now prosecutes her own citizens, not for violence or treason, but for words. Lucy Connolly was sentenced to 31 months in prison for a tweet in the wake of the Southport murders last year. Her crime was expression, harsh perhaps, but still speech. This week, Graham Linehan, the award‑winning creator of Father Ted, was arrested at Heathrow Airport by armed officers for online comments defending women’s spaces. Arrested, by police carrying weapons, for his opinions. This is the country that gave the world John Stuart Mill.

“Such cases expose what Britain has become: a two‑tier system of justice. Those branded far‑right, nationalist, or ‘Islamophobic’ are persecuted with zeal,” Cohen added. “Those spreading incendiary rhetoric from Islamist or minority factions are, all too often, met with indulgence.”

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday offered to help fund legal actions against the dozens of “corrupt officials” who allegedly allowed Pakistani grooming gangs to sexually exploit young girls in the United Kingdom.

Former Reform member of parliament (MP) Rupert Lowe [pictured above] launched a crowd-funded independent inquiry earlier this year in response to the UK government’s decision not to investigate the grooming gang scandal, according to the Watford Observer.

Touting his Interim results on X Tuesday, Lowe said it was “one of the most comprehensive exposes of the rape gang scandal to date.”

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By now you might have seen a video clip circulating on social media of a defiant and terrified young Scottish girl wielding a knife and a hatchet to fend off the advances of a migrant man who allegedly had been harassing her and her younger sister. You can hear the fear and anger in their voices, a mix of desperation and rage and confusion. You can also hear the man’s voice, taunting them. At one point one of the girls cries out, “Don’t touch my little sister, she’s only twelve!”

You might also have heard how the story ended: the police arrested the girl for possession of a bladed weapon. They didn’t detain or even investigate the migrant man.

The entire sordid history of Britain’s civic collapse — stretching back decades to the Rotherham rape gangs scandal and forward to today — is in some ways contained in the striking image of this wisp of a girl with knife and hatchet in hand, facing down a predatory migrant. She is clearly desperate, abandoned by the adults who were supposed to protect her, sold out by the political leaders who were supposed to maintain the cohesion and safety of her city, reduced at last to brandishing crude weapons to defend herself from foreign men brought to her native land against her will.