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In a highly unusual statement this morning, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has confirmed that a tip-off to police about Lord Mandelson being a potential flight risk came from him a pre-existing voluntary interview agreement between the
Today, members of the House of Lords have a straightforward choice: support Amendment 17A★ to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and tackle one of the world’s most pervasive environmental problems, or let another opportunity slip through their fingers. Baroness Grey-Thompson’s amendment seeks
Ever thought about working for an MP? Around each Member of Parliament is a small team of staff, split between their parliamentary and constituency office. This usually includes a diary secretary or office manager, communications officer and case workers who help ensure
Lord Peter Mandelson was arrested at his Camden home on Monday, February 23, 2026, by plain-clothes Metropolitan Police officers. The arrest followed a criminal investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office stemming from recently released Epstein files by the US Department
The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced comprehensive reforms to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities framework. The White Paper establishes a ten-year transition period targeting a system currently facing £6 billion funding deficit. Government spending on SEND support will increase under
The last couple of weeks, have been dominated by one story, the release of the so-called Epstein Files – a massive cache of emails, images, messages from the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The messages, mentioning many well-known public figures, range from simple
The Chagos Defiance: Starmer vs. Trump in a High-Stakes Diplomatic Face-Off When it comes to international diplomacy, few things are as delicate as the “Special Relationship” between Britain and America. But right now, that relationship is being tested in spectacular fashion over
Walk down any street in Britain, scan any beach, check any park. The chances are you’ll spot them within seconds: cigarette butts. They’re everywhere. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: these aren’t just unsightly litter. They’re plastic pollution on a staggering scale, and
The Office for National Statistics delivered some rare good news this morning: UK inflation fell to 3.0% in January 2026, down from 3.4% in December and hitting its lowest level in nearly a year. On paper, it’s a welcome reprieve for households
The UK government has cancelled plans to postpone 30 local council elections later this year, saying they will proceed as previously scheduled for the 7th May. The reversal followed legal action by Reform UK, who argued the delay was unlawful and was
The government’s primary mission of economic growth has come under intense scrutiny today after official figures revealed a stagnant end to 2025, leaving total annual growth significantly lower than official forecasts. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows
Almost exactly ten years since David Cameron first announced the Brexit referendum, the man at the helm of “The Rock”, who has endured a marathon of constitutional tightrope-walking, now finds himself on the precipice of a historical irony. A staunch advocate for
