Tommy Robinson and Katie Hopkins reinstated on X
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Tommy Robinson and Katie Hopkins reinstated on X Banzai Japan Music Video Anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson has had his account reinstated on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was reinstated alongside political commentator Katie Hopkins. Hopkins was banned in 2020 and Robinson’s account was suspended in 2018 – Twitter accused both of breaking its rules on hateful conduct. A number of controversial figures have been allowed back on the platform since it was bought by Elon Musk last year. Book Novotel Hotel In November 2022, Mr Musk – a self-styled “free speech absolutist” – announced a “general amnesty” to suspended accounts that had “not broken the law or engaged in egregious spam”. Research by BBC Monitoring found that of 1,100 reinstated accounts it examined, nearly 190 were promoting hate and violence. X has also reinstated the controversial influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate, whose accounts are banned by YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Nick Lowles, chief executive of anti-hate campaigners Hope Not Hate, criticised the latest move by X. “Reinstating Tommy Robinson and Katie Hopkins means Elon Musk is allowing hateful content and misinformation to take place on his watch on X/Twitter,” he said. The group said it would be writing to X to “make it clear the danger that their content poses”. Banzai Japan Music Video Hopkins, a former LBC presenter and MailOnline columnist, has repeatedly attracted criticism for her views – including an incident where she compared migrants to cockroaches and another when she claimed that a photograph of a drowned three-year old Syrian refugee had been staged. In 2017 she caused anger when she tweeted that there must be a “final solution” to dealing with terrorists following the Manchester Arena attack. She later changed the term “final solution” to “true solution”, describing the earlier version as a “mis-type”. Hopkins had more than one million Twitter followers before her permanent suspension in 2020. The ban was for violating the platform’s hateful conduct policy but it did not, however, say which of her tweets had prompted the action. Following her reinstatement Hopkins posted on X: “Thank you @elonmusk. And thank you to all the Twitter family who have brought Tommy & I back to @X. “Know this. You are not alone. We are many. And we are stronger together. The fight back for your freedom is on.” Robinson founded the far right English Defence League, best known for protests against what it calls “radical Islam”, but stepped down in 2013. In July 2021 Robinson was ordered to to pay £100,000 in libel damages to a Syrian schoolboy who was filmed being attacked in a playground. In two videos posted to Facebook, Robinson made a number of false accusations about the boy. In November 2013, Robinson pleaded guilty to fraud, and he was subsequently jailed for 18 months. He also has convictions for stalking, assault, using someone else’s passport, using threatening behaviour and contempt of court. Premium boost Mr Musk and X have repeatedly proclaimed “freedom of speech, not reach” as a mantra, meaning that they intend to provide free speech for all – while simultaneously limiting the reach of offensive and misleading posts. In practice, it hasn’t always worked that way, and many accounts prone to spreading misinformation on the platform have access to X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue). For Premium subscribers the platform actually boosts their posts in the algorithm. Thousands of accounts that were previously banned from Twitter have been reinstated since Mr Musk’s takeover. These include accounts with fringe views that were suspended for hateful conduct, accounts that shared health misinformation and anti-vaccine content during the Covid pandemic, and those that spread conspiracy theories about the 2020 US election. Some of those accounts have since been resuspended by X for repeating past offences. The BBC has approached X for comment. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
Rogue landlord ‘motivated by greed’ jailed
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Book Novotel Hotel Haque, 47, set up various companies operating across Tower Hamlets, including Citiside Properties Ltd and Flintons, based at the same address in Mile End, and had links with several other firms, trading standards found. Haque, his former wife Fatima Begum, 42, Gonzalo Egea, 43, and Razaur Oli, 51, were convicted at Southwark Crown Court of fraudulent trading, while Haque, Nozir Ahmed, 56, and the two companies Barrons London Ltd and Roomshare Ltd were found guilty of the less serious charge of engaging in unfair commercial practice. Ahmed and Roomshare were also convicted of engaging in aggressive commercial practice. Banzai Japan Music Video ‘Tip of the iceberg’ One man told Southwark Crown Court his life was made “hell” by Flintons and he was left feeling suicidal by the firm, while another tenant said he was treated like a “stray dog”. One victim said she was forced to live in a flat ridden with mice; others said they felt “violated” and were left penniless. Tower Hamlets trading standards investigation team leader Sean Rovai said the case was “virtually unprecedented in its size and complexity”, with more than 200 known victims between 2017 and 2021. However, he said that number was likely to be the “tip of the iceberg”. The defendants appeared to target those unfamiliar with the London rental market, such as foreign workers and students, using popular sites such SpareRoom to post misleading pictures of rooms that were not in fact available, the investigation found. Prospective tenants were tricked into parting with large deposits, pressured into taking out tenancies without being able to view properties first, and many became “stuck” in low-quality accommodation that bore no resemblance to adverts. Some were threatened when they tried to move out while others found themselves trapped, without anywhere else to go, investigators found. When tenants chose to leave at the at the end of their contracts, their deposits were not returned to them. “Almost every area of malpractice in this industry that we see was encapsulated in this one case,” Mr Rovai said. “It was all motivated by greed and profit. And there was very little sympathy for any of these victims.” In some cases, the firms evicted tenants with no notice by removing all their possessions and changing the locks while they were out. Tenants were treated “terribly”, Mr Rovai said. ‘I had nowhere to go’ Fashion worker Julius Agyei, who rented a room from Flintons, said he was “devastated” by what happened to him after he moved to London from Manchester. Arriving home to Mile End from a day out at Winter Wonderland in December 2018, he found his key did not work. “Everything was locked,” he said. When a housemate let him in, Julius found all his possessions had been removed from his room. “It was empty, there was literally nothing; I was devastated. All my clothes, shoes, my passport, lots of meaningful items… I never got them back.” Julius spent the night on the street before seeking help at a homeless hostel the following day. “I had nowhere to go… I had nothing so I literally had to start from scratch… it took me a while, it was very challenging.” Julius said in the years that followed, he suffered panic attacks, a breakdown and flashbacks. “I was traumatised by it… it wasn’t just shoes and clothes, it was deeper than that.” Usually, landlords must obtain a court order to evict tenants. But these companies tricked people into signing what are known as licence-to-occupy agreements – usually used for holiday accommodation – which effectively enabled them to throw people out on the street. The firms were “not averse” to getting rid of those who complained, Mr Rovai said. “There was always a queue of people desperate for housing so they can afford to kick them out.” Many victims took out tenancies after being lured in with “bait-and-switch” advertising. The firms used photos of high-quality accommodation that was not actually available, in order to generate interest. Yan Liu was hooked in by one such advert on SpareRoom for a room in a property near the Bow Road in Mile End, when she was studying medicine nearby. “It was pristine and £600 per month.” She went to the Citiside Properties office an hour later but was told the room was no longer available. “I was about to leave but they insisted to show me other properties.” She was then pressured into paying £300 just to view an alternative room. However, the firm did not show her the room and refused to refund her money. She was told the only way to get her money back was to redeem it indirectly by taking out a tenancy agreement. “£300 is is not a small amount of money,” Yan said. “I felt that because I paid that deposit with them, I didn’t have any other choice: if I want to get the money back, I have to rent with them.” The room Yan eventually moved into was more expensive and “much crappier” than the one she saw advertised, she said. It had no heating and a faulty electricity supply, meaning she could not cook. ‘Humiliated and embarrassed’ Israel Kujore went
Tickets Now on Sale for MCM Comic Con x EGX this October
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Tickets Now on Sale for MCM Comic Con x EGX this October Banzai Japan Music Video Tuesday 28 May, London: ReedPop are excited to share that tickets are on sale now for MCM Comic Con X EGX – the UK’s largest pop culture event and biggest celebration of games – taking place from 25-27 October at ExCeL London. Following a successful MCM Comic Con this past weekend, ReedPop can’t wait to welcome fans, attendees and exhibitors to its largest pop culture and gaming event to date. Book Novotel Hotel This marks the first time both popular events will come together, bringing the UK’s largest pop culture and video games conventions all under one roof taking up the whole of the ExCeL’s space to give fans the best experience possible with more to do than ever before. From Cosplay Central, Artist Alley, Writers Block, Pop Asia, Side Quest and more at MCM, to playable games, cutting-edge and retro hardware, developer panels and video game career advice at EGX, attendees will be able to dive into all this content, all included in one ticket! Banzai Japan Music Video The two conventions are a natural fit, due to the crossover between gaming and geek culture fandoms. This past weekend, MCM Comic Con featured gaming favourites such as the Baldur’s Gate 3, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Sonic Frontiers voice casts, as well as a dedicated exhibition space hosted by Bandai Namco. All tickets can be purchased here. Photos from this weekend’s MCM Comic Con can be found here. Photo’s from EGX 2023 can be found here. Please visit egx.net or follow EGX on X/Instagram/TikTok, and visit mcmcomiccon.com or follow MCM Comic Con on X/Instagram/TikTok for the latest updates on these events. — END — Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
Tickets Now on Sale for MCM Birmingham Comic Con
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Tickets Now on Sale for MCM Birmingham Comic Con Banzai Japan Music Video Thursday 06 June, London: ReedPop are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for MCM Birmingham Comic Con. MCM Birmingham Comic Con is the UK’s largest pop and geek culture event outside of London, bringing people together from across the country to share their passion for all things fandom. Book Novotel Hotel Returning to the NEC Birmingham from 29 November – 1 December, this year’s convention will include all the features visitors love at MCM. From Artist Alley, The Treehouse family area, Side Quest, Pop Asia, Cosplay Central, festive fun, meet and greets, signings, panels and more, attendees can expect a packed show. Children 10 and under also visit MCM Birmingham Comic Con for free, making it easier for families to experience all these fan-favourite features together. Banzai Japan Music Video Keep an eye out for celebrity guest, panel, workshop and performance announcements, which will be revealed as the event approaches. Tickets for MCM Birmingham Comic Con can be purchased here. Photos from last year’s show can be found here. Please visit mcmcomiccon.com or follow MCM Comic Con on X/Instagram/TikTok for the latest updates on the event. — END — Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
ReedPop Announces First Guests for MCM Comic Con x EGX This October
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel ReedPop Announces First Guests for MCM Comic Con x EGX This October Banzai Japan Music Video Friday 21 June, London: It’s only been one month since MCM Comic Con London in May, and ReedPop are already kicking off the countdown to autumn with the first guest announcement for the convention, which takes place from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October. ReedPop has revealed that the cast of Once Upon a Time, Lana Parrilla and Rebecca Mader, will be attending MCM Comic Con x EGX on the 26th & 27th of October. Book Novotel Hotel Spanning across seven seasons and exploring the crossover between fairy tales and the real world, Once Upon a Time firmly established itself as a cult classic. Now, fans of the show will be able to meet… Banzai Japan Music Video Lana Parrilla – Lana portrays too many characters to list, but viewers will know her best as Regina Mills, also known as the Evil Queen. She can be spotted in over 100 episodes of the show, bringing fan’s fairytales to life. Rebecca Mader – Zelena, formerly known as the Wicked Witch of the West, currently known as Kelly West brought us on a journey through multiple worlds, from Maine to the Dark Castle and beyond. With this being the first year MCM Comic Con and EGX come together under one roof, fans can expect many more guest announcements throughout the summer. The cast will be appearing on a free stage panel, and attendees can purchase autographs and photo ops with Lana and Rebecca throughout the weekend. Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con & EGX pages for further announcements. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
Actor and singer duo Aly & AJ announced for MCM Comic Con x EGX this October
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Actor and singer duo Aly & AJ announced for MCM Comic Con x EGX this October Banzai Japan Music Video Thursday 27 June, London: ReedPop today is delighted to reveal the American pop-rock duo Aly & AJ will be attending the next MCM Comic Con at ExCeL London on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October. The pair will be appearing on a free stage panel, and attendees can purchase autographs and photo ops with Aly & AJ throughout the weekend. Book Novotel Hotel Aly & AJ are best known for their music career, with their debut album landing in 2005. Since then, they have seen more success with their critically acclaimed 2021 album A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun. Alongside this, the pair have both had prosperous acting careers with notable appearances on the Disney Channel, ABC, CW Network, and more! Banzai Japan Music Video Now, fans of this fantastic duo will be able to meet… Aly Michalka – Aly portrays the upbeat and ambitious Peyton Charles in CW network’s I-Zombie, and has also featured in Easy A, Hellcats and Disney’s Phil of the Future. AJ Michalka – AJ voices Catra, one of the lead characters in Netflix’s hit show She-Ra and the Princess of Power. AJ has also appeared in a range of films and TV shows including The Lovely Bones, Super 8, and ABC’s The Goldbergs. MCM Comic Con London and EGX will take place from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October, and will be the first time both events are under one roof. Attendees can expect many more guest announcements in the coming months. Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con & EGX pages for further announcements. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
ReedPop announce Aimee Carrero as the next guest at MCM Comic Con x EGX this October
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel ReedPop announce Aimee Carrero as the next guest at MCM Comic Con x EGX this October Banzai Japan Music Video Friday 19 July, London: ReedPop have announced the next guest to attend MCM Comic Con x EGX at ExCeL London across all three days of the convention in October. Aimee Carrero is a Dominican actress fans will recognise from her animated roles in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and Elena of Avalor, with live action performances in Young & Hungry, Level Up and the Critical Role mini campaign Exandria Unlimited. Photo ops and autographs with Aimee will be available for fans to purchase throughout the length of the show. Book Novotel Hotel Some of Aimee’s best known roles include… Adora / She-Ra – After getting lost in a forest and finding a magic sword, Adora gains the ability to transform into the Princess of Power, She-Ra. Using her new powers, she sets out to save her planet Etheria from an evil army led by Hordak (Keston John) alongside the newly reformed Princess Alliance. Princess Elena – Premiering on the Disney Channel in 2016, Aimee portrayed Princess Elena across all 78 episodes of the series as well as subsequent mini-series. After 41 years of being trapped in the Amulet of Avalor, Princess Elena is freed by Princess Sofia and must learn to rule the kingdom as crown princess. Opal – Aimee brings life to the character Opal, a human warlock and the champion of the Spider Queen in Critical Role mini campaign Exandria Unlimited. Along with her twin sister Theodora “Ted” (Aabria Iyengar), Opal has become a fan favourite character amongst Critical Role’s extensive cast. Banzai Japan Music Video Fans of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power can also meet AJ Michalka, the voice of Catra in the show. Previously announced by ReedPop, AJ Michalka will also be available for fans to purchase autographs and photo opportunities throughout the long weekend. MCM Comic Con London and EGX will take place from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October, and will be the first time both events are under one roof. Attendees can expect many more guest announcements in the coming months. Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con & EGX pages for the latest announcements. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
Clint and Travis McElroy Rush in to MCM Comic Con x EGX this October
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Art, Culture, Entertainment Science, technology Banzai Japan Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPElmgQJGBo Press release – 5 August 2024 12:03 Clint and Travis McElroy Rush in to MCM Comic Con x EGX this October Monday 5 August, London: ReedPop has announced that legendary podcasters, adventurers and New York Times best-selling graphic novel writers Clint and Travis McElroy will be attending MCM Comic Con x EGX at ExCeL London in October. Book Novotel Hotel The father and son duo will be hosting a panel titled ‘Storytelling in Non-Traditional Media with The McElroys’ on Saturday 26 October, in which they’ll dive into how the internet has changed storytelling alongside some special guests. This follows a live Q&A on the Friday of MCM Comic Con x EGX, as well as Meet and Greet opportunities. The panel and Q&A are included in tickets to the show, while Meet and Greet prices are TBC. Banzai Japan Music Video Travis McElroy rose to fame alongside his brothers Justin and Griffin thanks to their comedy advice podcast My Brother My Brother and Me, which started in 2010. Four years later the trio started a spin-off tabletop role-playing game podcast entitled The Adventure Zone, in which they were joined by their father Clint. MCM Comic Con London and EGX will take place from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 October, and will be the first time both events are under one roof. Attendees can expect many more guest announcements in the coming months. Tickets are on sale now. Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con & EGX pages for the latest announcements. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
One Week Left to Apply To MCM Scholarship for Aspiring Creatives
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MCM Scholarship for Aspiring Creatives Returns for Second Year
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel MCM Scholarship for Aspiring Creatives Returns for Second Year Banzai Japan Music Video Thursday, 19 March, London: ReedPop is proud to announce that the MCM Scholarship will be returning for a second year ahead of MCM Comic Con in May. The scholarship aims to help aspiring creatives kickstart their future creative careers. Book Novotel Hotel The return of the MCM Scholarship comes as a part of a wider commitment to investing in the future of the creative industry and supporting young people from working class and underrepresented backgrounds who may not otherwise have easy access to their dream careers. The scholarship will present the winners with the opportunity to make connections with leading figures in their chosen fields, giving them a massively valuable shot to get their foot in the door. Banzai Japan Music Video The winner of the MCM Scholarship will also be granted free entry for all three days of MCM Comic Con, a three night stay at a hotel near Excel London and a cash prize of £500. The winner will also receive a bespoke itinerary based on their career goals, but will also be free to explore the show as they please. Applications for the MCM Scholarship are open now, and close at midnight on Monday 21 April 2025. Anyone with a desire to take the plunge into a pop culture career such as gaming, comics, literature, acting or more can apply. Winners will be chosen based on the strength of their application and the passion displayed for their chosen field. In order to have a shot at winning the MCM Scholarship, applicants are encouraged to describe their current involvement in their desired creative field, list their long-term career goals, explain how winning will help them achieve those goals, and share any relevant portfolio work. Last year’s winners included: Muyembe Mwanza Muyembe is a writer passionate about storytelling and amplifying black voices in the UK. She’s currently working on two novels and was able to meet leading authors V.E. Schwab, Veronica Roth and Sabaa Tahir about their writing, publishing and personal journeys as a part of her MCM Scholarship experience. Faith Molloy An aspiring video game artist studying Video Game Art and Design at De Montfort University, Faith has experience as a concept artist with Facepie Productions and has apprenticed at Rebellion Studios, gaining hands-on experience in animation rigging for video games. Faith’s MCM Scholarship win enabled her to have a series of 1-on-1s with game developers at the MCM x EGX Careers Fair. Leigh Licorish Leigh aspires to work in comics as a penciller, and has experience in writing, pencilling, inking and colouring. They have contributed to fan comics and charity projects, including TFNation’s yearly comic and a fan continuation of Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog comics. Last year at MCM x EGX, Leigh was able to speak to Alex Rae, Comic Publishing Talent Manager at ReedPop, and will likely be exhibiting at MCM Comic Con this May with an Artist Alley table of their own. Leigh Licorish, 2024 MCM Scholarship winner said: “My career goals are drawing comic books full time; it’s what I want to do and it’s what I truly love doing. I think it’s incredibly important to support upcoming artists, and running the scholarship is MCM’s way of showing their support.” MCM Comic Con returns to Excel London from Friday 23 May to Sunday 25 May, and will offer fans a chance to attend insightful panels, meet their favourite writers and celebrity guests, participate in writing workshops hosted by prominent authors and more. Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements as ReedPop reveals more exciting guests, panels and activities in the lead up to MCM Comic Con May. A video of the previous winners’ experience can be found HERE. Learn more about the MCM Scholarship and apply HERE. Tickets can be purchased HERE. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol