British offshoot of Turning Point USA promoting right-wing politics in UK education
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali has won a defamation case against GB News’ Alex Armstrong and Bernadette Spofforth. The High Court has ordered apologies and substantial damages after posts accusing him of taking part in the 2024 Harehills riots harmed his reputation. Ali says the case highlights how social media smears target public figures who assist communities in crisis.
The Guardian and BBC report that Jack Ross, then-CEO of Turning Point UK, has been suspended as police review undercover footage to determine potential criminality. Al Jazeera’s investigation alleges Ross offered to broker services of killers and discussed connections to a Glasgow contact and a Zimbabwe-related operation.