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 New UK Prime Minister not the leader Britain needs — Kemi Badenoch UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister but said while he is “a nice man,” the country needs a leader capable of making difficult decisions rather than “a people pleaser.” In a statement released on Monday on X following Burnham’s assumption of office, Badenoch wished the new prime minister success but vowed to hold his government accountable as Leader of the Opposition. “Today, Britain has a new Prime Minister. I wish Andy Burnham every success. Because we need a Prime Minister and a Government focused on fixing the public’s priorities,” she said. Badenoch said her role was “to hold the Prime Minister to account, not to be his cheer leader.” “My job as Leader of the Opposition, is to hold the Prime Minister to account, not to be his cheer leader. When he does the right thing, I will praise him,” she stated. She welcomed reports that Burnh...

PATRICIA CROWTHER, PIONEER IN MODERN WITCHCRAFT, DIES AT 97.(PHOTO).


 Patricia Crowther, pioneer in modern witchcraft, dies at 97

Patricia Crowther, a trailblazer in modern witchcraft, died at her home in Sheffield, England, on Sept. 24 at the age of 97, her partner Ian Lilleyman confirmed. Crowther, a high priestess of Wicca, was widely recognized for bringing the practice of witchcraft into public awareness in England, countering long-standing misconceptions that witches practiced black magic or flew on broomsticks.

Born Patricia Claire Dawson on Oct. 14, 1927, in Sheffield, she was a gifted dancer as a child, performing for Allied troops during World War II and appearing on BBC radio shows in the early 1950s. She was initiated into Wicca in 1960 by Gerald Gardner, the founder of the modern movement, in a ceremony on the Isle of Man. Three years later, Gardner named her a high priestess, making her one of the leading figures in British witchcraft alongside contemporaries such as Doreen Valiente.

Crowther became a prominent advocate for Wicca, emphasizing its spiritual and healing aspects and rejecting sensationalized portrayals of witches. She hosted a BBC Radio series in 1971, “A Spell of Witchcraft,” and authored more than a dozen books explaining rituals, herbal remedies, and Wiccan philosophy. Crowther also highlighted the role of the Goddess in promoting women’s empowerment and feminism, arguing that recognition of feminine divinity predated broader social movements for equality.

Her personal life was intertwined with her practice. She met ventriloquist Arnold Crowther, a friend of Gardner, and they married in a sacred ceremony following their Wiccan initiations. After Arnold’s death in 1974, she later met Ian Lilleyman, who survives her. Crowther’s life and work were characterized by eloquence, rigor, and a commitment to demystifying witchcraft, ensuring that it was seen as a path of wisdom, healing, and spiritual connection rather than superstition or fear.

Even decades after her initiation, she remained active in educating the public about Wicca, performing rituals and explaining the craft to journalists and the curious alike. Crowther’s legacy endures as a pioneer who helped modern witchcraft emerge from secrecy into mainstream awareness, respected for both her knowledge and her steadfast advocacy of the spiritual craft.


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