French police admit struggling to stop channel migrants

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

Harriet Harman urges end to sexual misconduct in chambers

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour peer Harriet Harman urges a strict ban on sexual relations in chambers, citing widespread harassment and calling for radical reforms to protect juniors. As reported by The Guardian, Harriet Harman suggested banning sexual relations between barristers

UK faces fastest rise in jobseekers since 2020

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK jobseeker numbers hit a five-year high as firms cut staff and froze hiring, with fears that Rachel Reeves’ tax plans could further strain the labour market. As reported by The Telegraph, jobseeker numbers hit a five-year

Russia bombs Ukraine cabinet building for first time

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