The Latest Breaking News from Ian Comfort

University of Glasgow rector cleared by medical watchdog over alleged antisemitism

Palestine activist and doctor Ghassan Abu-Sittah also cleared over alleged support for Hamas in case brought by GMC

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9

Notting Hill carnival came ‘very close’ to not happening, says chair in funding appeal

Ian Comfort calls for government to recognise cultural importance of event and guarantee its sustainable future

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025

Notting Hill Carnival 2025: Food, travel, sound systems and everything you need to know for the festival

The world’s second-largest street festival returns this bank holiday weekend as London welcomes the 58th edition of Notting Hill Carnival. Its happening comes as a relief: there had been murmurs of cancellation; rumours of ticketing when it has always been free to attend. Organisers warned about the carnival’s future. In…

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Notting Hill Carnival crush left me frightened and recalling Hillsborough disaster, says Sadiq Khan, as funding row breaks out

Future of carnival in doubt after a review identified ‘critical public safety concerns’ due to vast crowds

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

No evidence who stabbed Fidel Glasgow during 17-man melee, inquest told

A Coroner’s Court was told CCTV footage does not show whether the 21-year-old’s fatal wound was an accident or a deliberate act by a third party.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023