Museums must present a ’rounded’ view of Britain’s colonial past rather than focusing on most controversial elements, minsters warn Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden will address heritage institutions on Tuesday He fears museums are warping history by focusing on Britain’s evils Organisations have been reviewing links to colonialism and slavery By Jack Newman For Mailonline Published: … Read more
Premier League clubs fear new laws to combat vile online trolls will NOT go far enough as Government vows to make social media firms more accountable after a string of attacks on players Clubs are not convinced that laws to tackle online abuse will be effective enough Government want to make Twitter, Instagram and Facebook more … Read more
‘Best background ever!’ Question Time online audience member distracts viewers with a zebra, elephant and giraffe – and a ‘photo of his mum’ Audience member Chris wanted to discuss further tightening of UK borders during the pandemic…but his unusual backgound on Zoom distracted viewers On a shelf behind him was a large photo of what … Read more
Culture secretary Oliver Dowden has warned English football’s leaders to get their house in order after a shutdown of sport was discussed as part of the nation’s new lockdown. In meetings on Monday, the Government came under pressure to call a halt to elite sport only for the Department for Culture Media and Sport to resist, … Read more
Labour shadow cabinet minister Jo Stevens, 54, is in hospital with coronavirus Her aides announced in a tweet that the Cardiff Central MP was being treated It first emerged the 54-year-old MP had contracted Covid-19 on New Year’s Eve Sir Keir Starmer tweeted his best wishes to ‘a dear friend and colleague’ By Jack Elsom … Read more
The Crown’s Emma Corrin was originally hired by the production team to help audition actresses vying to portray Camilla Parker Bowles, it has been revealed. Emma, 25, has won acclaimed for her portrayal of the late Princess Diana in season four of the hit Netflix drama, but casting directors didn’t originally see her as the … Read more
The Crown star Emma Corrin has insisted she ‘understands’ calls by the Culture Secretary to include a disclaimer on the newest series. The actress, 25, who starred as Princess Diana in series four of the Netflix drama, insisted the series doesn’t require a warning as fans are aware the drama is ‘very clearly’ a ‘dramatised … Read more
MPs accuse The Crown’s Prince Charles star of ‘outrageous’ bid to silence critics after he slapped down Culture Secretary who asked for ‘fiction’ disclaimer Tory MPs accused Josh O’Connor of trying to silence criticism of The Crown Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden insisted show should carry ‘fiction’ disclaimer The actor who plays Prince branded Mr Dowden’s intervention ‘outrageous’ … Read more
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden tells MPs he hopes sports stadiums will be at FULL capacity by the autumn allowing maximum attendance at the Rugby League World Cup, but there’s no update on summer tournaments like Euro 2020, Wimbledon and cricket Oliver Dowden said he ‘very much hopes’ that by the Rugby League World Cup which … Read more
Josh O’Connor has claimed those involved in creating The Crown feel ‘let down’ by the Culture Secretary’s ‘outrageous’ calls to add a disclaimer to the Netflix drama. The royal drama has been in the headlines since its release amid criticism for allegedly not doing enough to ensure viewers know it is a work of fiction. … Read more