Politics

Clare Considine attends Woolwich Crown Court to report on the first trial for the Filton 24, – eight of whom have been involved in hunger strikes – as they fight for their right to protest.

The 25-year-old “TikTok guru” remains a mysterious figure in the press, rarely giving quotes to journalists. Yet his role in building Nigel Farage’s platform online has been undeniable. Is Jack Anderton the most important unelected advisor of his generation?

Beneath the stillness of Torvajanica, Italy, a quiet revolution is unfolding among the region’s trans community – one small act of mercy at a time.

In 2025, the face of British protest is not restricted to teenagers or students. At a time when life is hard enough for young people, the middle-aged, elderly and retired are willing to join the fight for Palestine, for the climate, for anti-racism and against far-right demonstrators. These are the power pensioners fighting peacefully, for freedom and our future.

Twenty years ago, “chav” culture was used to laugh at the working classes. Today, the stereotyping is much darker.

It had been practically unheard of in the UK for nearly 100 years, then new legislation changed everything. Here, prisoners including Kamran Ahmed, 27, and Qesser Zuhrah, 20 – who have been on hunger strike for 25 and 34 days respectively – share their experiences.