Braverman responds to Elton John criticism - and claims 'many' asylum seekers pretend to be gay
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 "Many people" pretend to be gay to claim asylum in the UK, Suella Braverman has claimed, as she defended herself from criticism from Sir Elton John.
The United Nations has rebuked the home secretary's "concerning" criticisms of the refugee convention during her speech in Washington. Suella Braverman claimed the 1951 convention had lowered the threshold so asylum seekers only needed to prove they faced discrimination, rather than a risk of...
Happy Birthday,
Elton John!.
Reginald Kenneth Dwight
turns 77 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the singer.
1. He was knighted by Elizabeth II in 1998
and became Sir Elton John. .
2. John taught himself
how to play piano and
started at age three.
3. His stage name cam from
his two bandmates, Elton Dean
and Long John Baldry.
4. John’s single,
“Candle in the Wind 1997,”
is one of the best-selling
singles of all time.
5. He composed the music
for ‘The Lion King.’.
Happy Birthday,
Elton John!
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:49Published
Standout pieces included Banksy's Triptych, a Keith Haring artwork, and John's cherished Bentley Continental, while his photography collection and wristwatches also drew significant attention.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
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