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a day ago
- Politics
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UK residents voice their ‘disgust' with UK government as protestors demand release of hostages
News Corp Europe Correspondent Sophie Elsworth discusses a protest in London over the weekend demanding the release of the Israeli hostages from Gaza. 'I was here in central London yesterday at this protest led by Jewish organisations to march through some of the prominent streets,' Ms Elsworth told Sky News host Chris Kenny. 'Calling for the release of the hostages and also voicing their disgust really with the British government over its decision to recognize Palestinian statehood. 'It was a relatively peaceful protest, quite a powerful protest. 'Tensions are increasing here in Britain.'
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Some of the 522 arrested at Palestine Action protest were released on bail ‘immediately'
News Corp Europe Correspondent Sophie Elsworth discusses a pro-Palestine protest in the UK, which led to large numbers of arrests that the police 'couldn't handle'. 'There were over 520 arrests, and they were still counting them on the weekend,' Ms Elsworth told Sky News host Chris Kenny. 'There's only about 5000 holding cells here in London … but they had over 500 arrests. 'There was some people getting arrested and then being released on bail immediately and returning to the protest, because police could not cope with the amount of arrests.'
Sky News AU
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Donald Trump confirms ‘unusual' UK visit after King Charles' invitation
News Corp Europe correspondent Sophie Elsworth discusses King Charles III inviting United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a second state visit to the UK in September. This will be Mr Trump's first visit in his renewed presidency, as second-term presidents are not traditionally invited to return for a state visit. The timing is notable as the president will not be able to address the Houses of Parliament due to their break, avoiding potential political backlash from anti-Trump UK politicians, causing controversy in British media.
Sky News AU
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Top of the agenda': Macron and Starmer to announce new ‘one in, one out' migration deal
News Corp Europe correspondent Sophie Elsworth discusses French President Emmanuel Macron signing a one-in, one-out migration deal with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. 'This has been top of the agenda, it's been an extreme headache for Keir Starmer,' Ms Elsworth told Sky News host Peta Credlin. 'Hopefully, a deal will be struck to try and resolve this crisis once and for all.'
Sky News AU
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Maybe they're having a feud': Emmanuel Macron's wife ‘dismissed him' in public snubbing
News Corp Europe Correspondent Sophie Elsworth discusses French President Emmanuel Macron's 'feud' with his wife, Brigitte Macron, after she snubbed him before leaving a jet. 'The cameras are on them … as they know, the cameras watch their every move when they arrive on these jets arriving in countries,' Ms Elsworth told Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus. 'When he offered his hand to his wife, she dismissed him and didn't take it. 'Read into it what you will, maybe they're having a feud, maybe she's just like 'I don't need your help.'
