UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The BMA says doctors deserve a 29% raise after Covid-era service and years of cuts, as strike action threatens NHS operations from 25 July. As reported by The Guardian, the British Medical Association has backed resident doctors’
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) – UK cross-party group considers new legal duty to prevent genocide, aiming to shift responsibility from global courts to domestic mechanisms. As reported by The Guardian, a cross-party panel led by Lady Helena Kennedy, comprising UK politicians, lawyers,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Critics slam the UK’s skilled visa list for including DEI roles and bloggers, arguing it diverts focus from vital sectors amid rising migration concerns. As reported by GB News, diversity and inclusion professionals in Britain now qualify
The UK government has again unveiled sweeping immigration reforms, this time in the wake of the Reform Party’s local election gains. Successive administrations had promised to take action on migration, each time framing new measures as essential for economic stability and reduced
I am proud to be a London MP, and of the contribution our great city makes to our country and to the world. It’s disappointing that in some quarters London-bashing has become popular again; people who want to talk down our city
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to warn MPs that rejecting net-zero policies is a betrayal of future generations as the UK faces mounting climate threats. Ed Miliband will confront MPs who dismiss net-zero policies, accusing them of betraying
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp branded Labour’s migrant deal a “gimmick,” arguing that only 6% of illegal Channel crossers would be returned. As reported by GB News, Chris Philp has criticised Labour’s migrant plan, calling it ineffective
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Heidi Alexander signals shift on taxes, saying Labour will act with “fairness”, fuelling speculation over middle-class tax hikes this autumn. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour has signalled a possible income tax rise in the autumn
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
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met chief Sir Mark Rowley says London’s justice system is “close to broken” and admits black boys face “shameful” disparities in safety and opportunity. As reported by Sky News, Sir Mark Rowley admitted it’s “shameful” that black
