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The phrase “Special Relationship” has always been a bit like a long-married couple’s pet name: affectionate to some, slightly nauseating to others, and frequently used to paper over the cracks of a deeply lopsided dynamic. But as of March 2026, the cracks
The security status of British forces and assets in the Eastern Mediterranean has been raised following a “kinetic impact” at RAF Akrotiri, as Prime Minister confirms the US can use UK bases for military operations. Last night, an Iranian-manufactured long-range unmanned aerial
As the US and Israel launch a wave of coordinated military strikes on Iran, killing a number of the regime’s leaders, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, trigging immediate retaliatory strikes from Tehran across the region, the political reaction in Westminster has exposed deep
Gorton and Denton by-election result has sent shockwaves through Westminster in the early hours, as Hannah Spencer, Green Party candidate and professional plumber, won with 14,980 votes taking one of Labour’s safest seat. Ms Spencer’s 41 per cent vote share, secured the
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
