UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – OBR warns UK debt could hit 270% of GDP by 2070s as Keir Starmer’s welfare U-turns leave Reeves scrambling to fix a deepening black hole in public finances. As reported by The Independent, the Office for Budget
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s NIC hike drives major fall in summer roles, with hospitality cuts pushing seasonal vacancies to their lowest level since 2018. As reported by The Telegraph, Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ jobs tax has pushed summer vacancies in bars
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lisa Nandy slammed the BBC over Bob Vylan’s broadcast, demanding answers and accountability for failing to act on anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy voiced dissatisfaction with the BBC’s handling of the Bob Vylan row,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK faces criticism for cutting foreign aid and sending only a minister to a major UN development finance summit, raising questions about its commitment. As reported by The Independent, critics say Britain’s reduced aid funding and
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL’s union duty bill surged to £9.2m this year for 843 staff, fuelling criticism of Labour leadership as service cuts and strikes continue. As reported by The Standard, Transport for London paid £9.2m to staff carrying out
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A judge granted Palestine Action an urgent court hearing to challenge its terror ban, amid warnings it could threaten protest rights in the UK. As reported by The Guardian, an urgent High Court hearing will be held
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK civil servants call Palestine Action ban “absurd”, warning it misuses terror laws to silence protest against UK arms sales to Israel. As reported by The Guardian, a senior civil servant says the Home Office is facing
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL insiders admit Tube graffiti may aid Sadiq Khan’s push for new trains, prompting concerns he’s ignoring vandalism to bolster funding requests. As reported by The Telegraph, Transport for London sources say the graffiti outbreak on the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner defends Labour’s welfare reforms as 122 MPs rebel, insisting the vote will go ahead despite internal divisions in the party. As reported by The Guardian, Angela Rayner has publicly backed Keir Starmer’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ofsted’s Priya Bhagrath said SEND schools fail ‘global majority’ pupils by offering a diluted curriculum lacking cultural depth and racial representation. As reported by the Telegraph, a senior Ofsted figure has demanded a more inclusive curriculum in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK health secretary Wes Streeting orders national probe into NHS maternity care, citing systemic failures and pledging support for grieving families. As reported by The Independent, Wes Streeting has launched a nationwide inquiry into NHS maternity services
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs urge PM Keir Starmer to ban Iran’s IRGC after the UK banned Palestine Action, calling it a rising threat to Britain’s national security. As reported by The Telegraph, Keir Starmer faces pressure from his party