Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel condemns Labour’s recognition of Palestine, saying UK Jews will “never forgive” the party, calling it a betrayal and a reward for terrorism. As reported by The Telegraph, Israel claims Labour’s Palestine recognition under Sir Keir Starmer
World News (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NATO has strongly condemned the violation of Estonian airspace by Russian military jets, calling the incident a serious breach of sovereignty. Estonia’s government confirmed Russia’s incursion while NATO urged Russia to refrain from such provocative actions
Middle East – (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain has expressed deep gratitude towards Qatar for its vital role in mediating the release of two elderly British nationals, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, held in Afghanistan for nearly eight months by the Taliban. The
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn blasts Sir Keir Starmer’s government for targeting the poor and austerity, while launching his new left-wing party. As reported by The Independent, ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn criticised Sir Keir Starmer to rally support
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Richard Burgon warns Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer must change course or face being forced out by May amid rising discontent and poor polls. As reported by The Independent, Richard Burgon warned that Labour leader
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Emily Thornberry withdraws from deputy leadership contest, calling it a privilege to run and pledging continued party support. As reported by The Telegraph, Dame Emily Thornberry has withdrawn from the race to become Labour deputy
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s ex-communications chief James Lyons revealed he helped rewrite the 2024 manifesto while still working at TikTok in evenings and weekends. As reported by The Guardian, a TikTok executive said he helped draft Labour’s manifesto while still
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting urges Israel’s President Isaac Herzog to answer genocide and war crime allegations during UK visit amid Gaza conflict. As reported by The Independent, Wes Streeting said Isaac Herzog must answer war crime allegations during
Paris (Parliament Politics Magazine) – French police chief Marc Alegre says officers face violent migrant crossings, lack training, resources, and coordination to tackle the Channel crisis. As reported by The Telegraph, Marc Alegre said France struggles to halt migrant crossings as smuggling
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russia bombed Ukraine’s main government building for the first time in its largest overnight strike, killing three and damaging Kyiv’s Cabinet HQ. As reported by The Telegraph, Ukraine said Russia bombed its government building in the largest
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans ECHR reform and faster asylum processing to curb Reform UK’s rising influence and migration concerns. As reported by The Guardian, Shabana Mahmood plans the European Convention on Human Rights changes to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson refused to back Deputy PM Angela Rayner over unpaid £40k tax, citing an ongoing independent review. As reported by The Telegraph, Bridget Phillipson refused to back Angela Rayner amid pressure over tax issues.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting said Chancellor Rachel Reeves has “much more to do” to fix the British economy amid high borrowing and market pressure. As reported by The Telegraph, Wes Streeting admitted Rachel Reeves still faces significant
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK long-term borrowing costs hit 27-year high at 5.68%, forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider tax hikes or spending cuts before the autumn Budget. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves faces pressure as UK long-term borrowing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house prices drop 0.1% to £271,079 in August amid high mortgage costs and affordability pressures slowing market activity. As reported by The Guardian, the average UK home price slipped 0.1% to £271,079, falling short of the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said Nigel Farage and Reform are “whipping up anger” over migrant hotels, fueling tensions instead of solving the crisis. As reported by The Independent, a cabinet minister claims Nigel Farage and Reform UK
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Imperial College London doctors created an AI stethoscope that diagnoses heart failure, valve disease, and irregular rhythms in 15 seconds. As reported by The Guardian, doctors have developed an AI-powered stethoscope capable of detecting three heart conditions
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukrainian military says it hit Russian oil refineries overnight, causing fires, while Russia downs 11 Ukrainian drones, no casualties reported. As reported by The Guardian, the Ukrainian military carried out overnight strikes on Russian oil refineries in
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russian strikes hit EU and UK diplomatic buildings in Kyiv, killing 12 and injuring 48, as missiles and drones target multiple city sites overnight. As reported by The Telegraph, Kyiv came under Russian strikes on the night
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former home secretary Jack Straw says the UK should decouple from the ECHR to stop misuse of the Human Rights Act in migrant deportations. As reported by The Telegraph, an ex-Labour minister urges PM Sir Keir Starmer
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS England reports a record 506,549 dementia diagnoses, with new tech like MinderCare helping monitor patients at home and improve early care. As reported by The Independent, the NHS now records over 500,000 dementia diagnoses. NHS England
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch condemns racist personal attacks, dismissing DEI claims, while the party struggles and Reform UK gains traction. As reported by The Standard, Kemi Badenoch hit back at critics, claiming she became Tory leader due
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Unite accuses UK PM Keir Starmer of breaking £200m pledge to Grangemouth workers as refinery closures and high energy costs threaten jobs. As reported by The Telegraph, trade union Unite criticises Keir Starmer for failing to deliver
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative-run East Lindsey Council weighs action to reclaim a Skegness hotel for holidaymakers, following a High Court injunction in Epping. As reported by The Telegraph, East Lindsey, home to Skegness, is exploring legal action to close a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Security minister Dan Jarvis says the government is exploring alternative housing for asylum seekers after a court blocked their stay in an Epping hotel. As reported by The Guardian, following a court ruling on Tuesday, 19 August,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – German discounter Lidl closes in on Morrisons as the UK’s fifth-biggest grocer, fueled by increasing sales while shoppers seek cheaper groceries. As reported by The Guardian, Lidl’s growth in recent months has nearly matched Morrisons. This has
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative peer Lord Jackson may switch to Reform UK, citing the Tories’ migration failures as Farage’s party outperforms them in recent polls. As reported by The Telegraph, a Tory peer is considering joining Nigel Farage’s Reform UK,
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump on Monday, 18 August, after the US-Russia summit ended without a deal. As reported by The Guardian, Volodymyr Zelensky will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council announces a September resident ballot for Alton Estate in Roehampton as part of long-term regeneration and renewal efforts in the area. All eligible people are being urged to learn more about the plans and make
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Policing minister Diana Johnson says sharing suspects’ ethnicity and nationality won’t stop all disinformation, with key details usually released at charge. As reported by The Guardian, Diana Johnson said revealing suspects’ ethnicity and nationality won’t stop all
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Office minister Jacqui Smith admits small boat crossings have surged past 49,000, while shifting blame to the prior administration. As reported by The Independent, the government has admitted failure to tackle the small boats crisis, with
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour peer Baroness Debbonaire urged the removal of the Clive of India statue, calling it historically inaccurate and damaging to UK-India ties. As reported by The Telegraph, a Labour peer has called on the government to remove
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain rejected Canadian scholar Heather Scott’s visa renewal over mental health issues despite appeals and medical proof. As reported by The Guardian, a Canadian academic faces a UK ban from the Home Office after missing her visa
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Councillors have rejected a bid by a floating bar on the River Lee Navigation to serve alcohol, citing concerns over public safety and disruption. In order to sell alcohol on the grounds of a converted yacht
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Experts warn of weight regain, urging the NHS to provide structured support for those stopping Wegovy or Mounjaro treatment. As reported by The Independent, health experts warn that patients risk regaining weight after coming off weight-loss jabs
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council says the Town Centre Taskforce is working to make the borough “cleaner, safer and healthier” as part of an Executive Mayor priority. This is a reference to Jason Perry, the mayor, who raised the council
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery warns the UK economy could suffer if bank taxes rise, as profits fall 29% due to economic challenges in China and Hong Kong. As reported by The Guardian, HSBC’s chief expressed concern shared
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peter Kyle accused Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of supporting “extreme pornographers” after his party pledged to repeal the Online Safety Act if elected. As reported by The Guardian, Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has claimed Nigel Farage
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS England spent £850k on trains between London and Leeds in 2023–24, raising criticism over rising costs despite remote work options. As reported by The Telegraph, Britain’s top quango spends around £850,000 each year on rail travel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS hospitals plan to reschedule strike-hit visits in two weeks, but warn that the rescheduling will cause delays for other patients across England. As reported by The Independent, NHS England said hospitals plan to reschedule strike-hit appointments
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council prosecutes two shop owners for selling illegal vapes, marking a successful trading standards crackdown on banned products in the borough. Selling vapes without the required health warning, selling vapes manufactured outside of the UK without
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The NHS has warned that the upcoming five-day BMA doctor strike could harm patient care and disrupt essential medical services. A top NHS figure, according to The Independent, has sounded the alarm over the five-day junior doctors’
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory MP Matt Vickers slams Labour over falling police numbers, linking tax hikes to reduced safety as the UK ready for unrest amid rising migration tensions. As reported by GB News, Matt Vickers said migration has dramatically
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory frontbencher James Cleverly accuses PM Keir Starmer of favouring asylum seekers’ housing over hardworking locals as protests rise near hotels. As reported by The Standard, newly appointed shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly slammed Labour leader
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory leader Kemi Badenoch reshuffles party frontbench, bringing back James Cleverly in a major move to renew party unity and counter Labour. As reported by The Guardian, James Cleverly will rejoin the Conservative frontbench as Kemi Badenoch
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Environmental activist Feargal Sharkey says Steve Reed lacks control over the water industry and should resign amid rising sewage and pay scandals. As reported by The Standard, Feargal Sharkey has called for the resignation of Steve Reed,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for Parliament’s early recall so President Trump can address MPs during his UK state visit set to begin on September 17. As reported by GB News, Nigel Farage said Parliament should
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK cross-party group considers new legal duty to prevent genocide, aiming to shift responsibility from global courts to domestic mechanisms. As reported by The Guardian, a cross-party panel led by Lady Helena Kennedy, comprising UK politicians, lawyers,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves is expected to launch a review of the UK’s auto-enrolment pension scheme, with possible employer contribution hikes before summer recess. As reported by The Guardian, the chancellor may soon launch a review of the auto-enrolment
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British government scraps zonal energy pricing, backing a single national rate to protect consumers and secure stable investment in clean power. As reported by The Guardian, the UK has scrapped its “zonal pricing” plan, which could have