UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Institute for Government, funded by Lord Sainsbury, urges Labour to raise taxes on the middle class rather than the wealthy to cover a £30bn budget gap. As reported by The Telegraph, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces calls
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CPRE data reveals 1.44m homes possible on brownfield land, sparking calls for a “brownfield-first” policy against Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s stance. As reported by The Guardian, new data suggests that about 1.4 million homes could be built
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey warned Nigel Farage could create a “Trump-style” Britain, rolling back gun laws and threatening rights, urging voters to act. As reported by The Independent, Ed Davey warned that Reform UK leader Nigel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour deputy contender Lucy Powell warns the party risks losing London voters to left-wing and Reform UK, urging unity to protect support. As reported by The Standard, Lucy Powell warned that Labour risks losing London voters to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged expectant mothers to ignore Donald Trump’s false claims linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism, citing no evidence. As reported by The Independent, Wes Streeting rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims linking paracetamol
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook refuses to promise Labour will end asylum hotel use by 2029 amid protests and logistical challenges. As reported by The Independent, a government minister declined to confirm Labour’s pledge to end asylum hotel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS productivity rose 2.7%, beating the 2% target, easing fiscal pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the autumn Budget. As reported by The Telegraph, NHS staff exceeded government targets, giving Chancellor Rachel Reeves a pre-Budget advantage.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Great Britain’s energy operator Neso boosts real-time monitoring and protocols to prevent blackouts, ensuring grid resilience after Iberian outages. As reported by The Guardian, Great Britain’s energy operator Neso said it has upgraded grid monitoring to future-proof
Tallinn (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Estonia offered to host British nuclear-capable F-35s, amid NATO consultations on rules of engagement following Russian incursions into alliance skies. As reported by The Telegraph, Estonia’s defence minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed the country is open to hosting
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges to push the full workers’ rights bill if elected deputy leader, promising union support. As reported by The Guardian, Bridget Phillipson promised to keep the employment rights bill intact if elected deputy
