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The Act of Union of 1707 was one of the major developments in British political history by uniting Scotland and England into one single political entity known as the Kingdom of Great Britain. The act transformed not just the political arrangement but
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Polling expert Sir John Curtice warns Labour faces bigger threats from Lib Dems and Greens than Reform, raising doubts about PM Keir Starmer’s leadership. As reported by The Standard, Sir John Curtice said Labour focusing on Nigel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the UK should have one yearly budget assessment, following IMF advice, and defends borrowing costs as part of global shifts. As reported by Reuters, Rachel Reeves said she prefers the budget watchdog to
Since the Grenfell Tower disaster, the UK has changed how building regulations are constructed. England’s Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) is the big legislation that governs these changes, but Scotland operates its own building standards system, introducing legislation separately. If you design,
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is one of the oldest political positions in the United Kingdom. While initially established hundreds of years in the past, the job has changed over time; as a ministerial title, the holder performs as a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government urged to return Electoral Commission to full independence amid warnings ministerial powers could undermine democracy. As reported by The Guardian, a report warns that the Electoral Commission’s independence must be restored to protect UK elections
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Attorney General Richard Hermer warns that populist attacks on courts and the rule of law threaten working-class protections and public trust in justice. As reported by The Guardian, Richard Hermer will warn in his most political address
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The US slams Scotland’s arrest of 75-year-old anti-abortion campaigner Rose Docherty for peaceful protest, calling it “tyrannical” suppression of free speech. As reported by The Telegraph, Washington condemned Scotland’s arrest of an anti-abortion activist, calling it “tyrannical”
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Morden residents voice frustration as the long-promised town centre regeneration in Merton faces another setback, with completion now unlikely before the 2040s. Many residents are skeptical that the promised changes will ever come to pass, despite Merton
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new poll shows 70% of Britons back House of Lords peers in blocking Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill, citing protection of vulnerable lives. As reported by The Independent, the House of Lords plans to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a call from the Royal British Legion to enshrine the Armed Forces Covenant in law and improve support for veterans. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure from
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures show 75% of Barnet residents on Universal Credit for health or disability reasons are unable to work, highlighting welfare pressures. The government’s work capability assessment system, which decides whether a claimant should be looking for
