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 As reported by The Telegraph, Dame Emily Thornberry has withdrawn from the race to become Labour deputy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