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Josh Gafson
Verified
Specialist Producer, Sky News Politics, Sky News
Westminster
Beats
and how they affect communities beyond the urban centre.Scottish and UK politics and policy
Content
By Liz Bates Verified, Josh Gafson Verified| Sky News Verified A Labour MP hosted a man at the centre of a terror group probe in parliament just weeks before his arrest, Sky News can reveal. The Kurdistan Workers' Party, known as the PKK, has been a proscribed organisation since 2001 for its advocation of Kurdish self-rule through both political and armed struggle.
By Ali Fortescue Verified, Josh Gafson Verified| Sky News Verified More people are crossing the English Channel in small boats on the weekend. Our data analysis shows last year 40% of the total number of arrivals happened on a Saturday or Sunday. We have been looking into possible reasons why many more people are arriving in small boats on the weekend, and the explanation might not be quite what you expect.
By Josh Gafson Verified, Sabah Choudhry Verified| Sky News Verified Antisemitic incidents referencing the Holocaust have increased by 104% across the UK in 2023, new figures obtained by Sky News show. The Community Security Trust (CST), a charity that protects British Jews from antisemitism, last year received 955 reports of Holocaust-related antisemitism, defined as incidents containing some kind of reference to the Holocaust, Nazis, Hitler or swastikas. That number is more than double the 469 incidents reported in 2022.
Company Info
Sky News
Sky News is a British free-to-air television news channel that provides 24-hour news coverage. Launched on February 5, 1989, it was the UK's first continuous news broadcaster, offering real-time updates on breaking news, political events, and global happenings. The channel is known for its high-definition broadcasting, which began in 2006, enhancing the viewing experience for audiences. Sky News operates in over 120 countries and offers various digital platforms, including live streaming and mobile apps, to complement its television broadcasts. The channel features specialized programming that includes political analysis, investigative journalism, and live event coverage. It relies on sponsorships for funding rather than traditional advertising, maintaining a commitment to impartiality and journalistic quality.
England, United Kingdom