UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Researchers seek more transparency from the Foreign Office over Prince Andrew’s records, as Freedom of Information appeals are met with refusal and delays. Author Andrew Lownie, who is writing the biography of Prince Andrew, was told that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer’s government is facing pressure from business leaders to stay firm on worker’s rights as the UK economy slows. The TUC leader, Paul Nowak argued that company bosses are pushing for trade-offs in return for
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves is preparing for a big challenge in 2025 with stalls in economic growth and a difficult spending review. Experts predict balancing spending and growth will be difficult. The new figures from the ONS reported that
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government expects up to 40,000 pupils to shift from private to state schools, with VAT set to increase private school fees. Reports suggest officials are preparing to close private schools as a result of the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Liberal Democrats are considering a Commons vote on Waspi compensation, with deputy leader Daisy Cooper expressing concerns over Labour’s decision to reject the compensation plan. Daisy Cooper revealed that the Liberal Democracy party could use an
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Home Office is under fire over a history course on the British Empire, which has been accused by leading historians of being misleading and promoting biased views. Civil servants are required to take a course focusing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer confronts his first major Brexit test as unionists use the Stormont brake to object to EU laws, forcing the UK government to respond to Northern Ireland’s role in following Brexit agreements. Unionists and independent members
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer will face tough scrutiny from MPs after Labour’s poll ratings falter, with criticisms on recent policies like inheritance tax changes and the Wapsi women issue. On Thursday, for the first time since his election
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 60 parliamentarians are pushing for a switch to electronic voting to replace in-person voting, arguing that the current system wastes valuable time and disrupts legislative work. The combined letter to the leader of the Commons,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Minister Bridget Phillipson says Labour will review Wales smacking ban’s impact before deciding if similar measures are required in England, confirming no current plans for legislation. She described the proposals on children’s safety as a “landmark”
