UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner delivers on Labour pledge with voting age cut to 16, plus new rules to boost participation and scrap foreign election funds. As reported by the Guardian, the British government proposed plans to change
US (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Donald Trump praised PM Keir Starmer for fixing the UK’s “sloppy” Brexit rollout, saying Britain’s EU exit is now heading in the right direction. As reported by The Independent, US President Donald Trump criticised the UK’s Brexit
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) – A YouGov survey shows 54% of Britons support rejoining the EU, but support drops sharply if former opt-outs are not included. As reported by The Guardian, ten years after MPs approved the Brexit referendum, a new poll
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Economists warn Chancellor Rachel Reeves against tax hikes, saying falling GDP and rising costs could slow down the British economy. As reported by GB News, Rachel Reeves is facing pressure to scrap planned tax increases after new
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK’s effort to cut diversity roles meets facts: just 4.56 posts exist across 10 councils, with savings below 0.003% of their budgets. As reported by The Guardian, Reform-run councils average fewer than one diversity role each,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Unite’s Sharon Graham called Angela Rayner’s role in the Birmingham bin strike “abhorrent” and warned the union may cut ties with Labour. As reported by The Independent, Unite leader Sharon Graham described Deputy PM Angela Rayner’s actions
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) – Nigel Farage called Britain “in peril” after witnessing French authorities escort a migrant boat to UK waters, slamming the £800m deal as a “farce.” As reported by GB News, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage warned Britain is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are set to announce a “one in, one out” migrant deal allowing limited UK returns to France as part of a Channel crossings plan. As reported by The Guardian on Thursday, UK
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer refused to rule out wealth or stealth taxes during PMQs, as pressure mounts to fill a £6.25bn gap after recent welfare and fuel U-turns. As reported by The Independent, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer faces backlash as Labour MPs warn against scrapping EHCPs, fearing SEN reforms could undermine legal protections for disabled children. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer risks fresh Labour rebellion over proposed special