Rap Compilation of Conservative Speeches Is the Only U.K. Election Message You Need

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 4, 2015 The United Kingdom is holding elections in May, and while David Cameron, Nigel Farage and their classist, racist cronies are out to convince the public to vote for them with sugar-coated messages, the British comedy duo Cassetteboy knows what they're really peddling. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What John Oliver Thinks About the U.K. Labour Party’s Patronizing Pink Bus

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Feb 26, 2015 Why a political party in the United Kingdom thought it wise to paint a bus pink to attract female voters is hard to understand. But at least it gave the "Last Week Tonight" host material for a humorous segment about "the Barbie bus." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.K. Parliament Urges Recognition of Palestine in a Symbolic Vote

Juan Cole / Truthdig Oct 14, 2014 There are 650 members of the British parliament, so the vote Monday by 271 of them to recognize Palestine is hardly an overwhelming victory for supporters of this position. However, the symbolic impact of the vote is quite large. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Independence

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Top 5 Reasons 45 Percent of Scots Wanted to Leave the Right-Wing U.K.

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 20, 2014 The U.S. media coverage of the Scottish referendum is oddly lacking in any reference to actual politics. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Scotland Going Solo

Pat Bagley, Cagle Cartoons, Salt Lake Tribune Sep 17, 2014 Dig deeper

Stephen Colbert Weighs In on Scottish Independence While Wearing the Obligatory Kilt

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 16, 2014 America's favorite faux right-wing pundit is taking sides in Scotland's referendum Thursday on whether to stay part of the United Kingdom. Let's just say Queen Elizabeth II and the "Colbert Report" host may not see eye to eye on this one. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver: England Has Been a ‘Little Bit of a Dick’ to Scotland

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 15, 2014 Sunday, four days away from the Scottish independence vote, the Englishman and "Last Week Tonight" host begged Scotland to stay in the United Kingdom in a way only the comedian could. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Scotland’s Voice

Patrick Chappatte, Cagle Cartoons, The International New York Times Sep 15, 2014 Dig deeper

Scotland’s About to Vote on Its Independence, Not That America’s Noticed

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 11, 2014 The U.S. government and media haven't really weighed in on the Sept. 18 Scottish independence vote, despite the fact that some polls are showing that a majority of Scots will vote yes. And yes, this would have "serious policy ramifications" for America, according to The Guardian's Nicky Woolf. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

First Muslim in U.K. Cabinet Resigns Over Gaza Policy

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Aug 5, 2014 Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Google the Advertising Giant

Staff / Truthdig Nov 15, 2013 Mostly due to revenue from ads, the Web firm will rake in $60 billion this year, making it bigger than both the newspaper and magazine industries; the hypocrisy of British Prime Minister David Cameron announcing extended austerity from a golden throne sickened more than one; meanwhile, The New York Times is losing talent left and right. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )