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THE TRUTH ABOUT: 6 - The Untold Story

From Matt Hancock to Ed Balls – the most excruciating reality TV appearances by politicians

Politicians from across the political spectrum have taken part in reality TV competitions

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock's trip to the jungle: ill defined job descriptions enable MPs to abandon their constituents

Former health secretary Matt Hancock’s constituents in West Suffolk have been vocally expressing their ire over his decision to take part in reality TV show I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here.

The Conversation

Politicians' reality TV embarrassment - nauseating cat impression and locked in coffin

From Nadine Dorries eating anus in the jungle to Penny Mordaunt’s flop on The Splash, here we take a look at senior politicians who have taken a stab at reality TV only to see their careers come crashing down right in front of them

Daily Mirror

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The MPs who appeared on reality TV as Matt Hancock confirms I’m a Celeb stint

The former health secretary confirmed he is heading to the Jungle for the new series of ITV’s hit show

Manchester Evening News

Making a Splash! The politicians who couldn’t say no to reality TV

Several current and former UK MPs have risked derision by appearing on shows such as I’m a Celebrity …

The Guardian - UK

Former activist guilty of sending 'abusive' messages to politicians, court rules

A FORMER Alba activist has been found guilty of sending threatening online messages to George Galloway and Angus Robertson.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh internet troll guilty of sending vile online messages to politicians

David Llewelyn posted a “disturbing” post on his Facebook page stating “If you ever see him [Mr Galloway] under a Union Jack with a Tory then please shoot him”.

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Scottish SNP supporter sentenced for sending threatening tweet to George Galloway

Edinburgh Sheriff Court was told the Workers Party of Britain leader was forced to step up his personal security and inform anti-terror officers after receiving the message in May last year.

Edinburgh Live

People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions of the week

Firms including Haines Watts, HTG and Parkdean Resorts feature in this week's round-up

Birmingham Post

Scottish SNP supporter who told George Galloway "we will get you" found guilty of violent threat

An SNP supporter was convicted of threatening George Galloway with violence over Twitter after he told the Scottish politician "we will get you" on the social media site

Edinburgh Live

SNP supporter who told George Galloway 'we will get you' on Twitter found guilty of violent threat

Kyle Forrest was convicted after Galloway gave evidence that tweet saying "we will get you" left him fearing being attacked.

Daily Record

George Galloway brands Scot accused of posting threat against him a 'Tartan Jihadist'

David Llewelyn, on trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, is alleged to have published a “disturbing” message on Facebook about Galloway.

Daily Record

Big Brother 'set for explosive relaunch on ITV next year' with new twist

Talks are ongoing to introduce the show on the channel and bosses are contemplating airing the series on ITV2 in autumn 2023 after Love Island, it has been claimed

Chronicle Live

Big Brother could relaunch on ITV as talks open for 'explosive' return

The show ended in 2018 but could make a comeback

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The Guardian - UK

George Galloway threatens to sue Twitter for flagging account as Kremlin-linked

Former MP says he will sue Twitter in next seven days for defamation unless it rescinds the label

The Guardian - UK

Putin still has friends in the west – and they’re gaining ground

The EU’s united response to the war may not last long with Viktor Orbán around. We must hope he’s not joined by Marine Le Pen, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

Edinburgh Live

Jimmy Savile's creepy comments in Big Brother and horrific reason he didn't stay

Savile, who was exposed as a sexual predator after his death in 2011, was greeted with cheers when he visited the famous Borehamwood bungalow in January 2006.

The Independent UK

George Galloway threatens to sue Twitter after his account marked ‘Russia state-affiliated media’

Ex-MP hits out at ‘Kafkaesque’ situation and appeals to Elon Musk

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Daily Record

George Galloway threatens to sue Twitter for branding him 'Russian state-affiliated media'

The veteran politician and latter day radio and TV host has hit out after the platform gave his account an unremovable tag suggesting he could be influenced by the Russian state.

Daily Mirror

Jimmy Savile's chilling comments in Big Brother and sickening reason he didn't stay in

Jimmy Savile came in carrying tins of baked beans and booze in a plastic bag - then told the Celebrity Big Brother housemates he couldn't stay because of a sickening reason

The Guardian - UK

Collaboration thrives on everyday vanity and ambition. Just look at RT’s wannabes

Few people on Putin’s TV network were true believers... which is the really frightening thing

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