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
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) – A UK Islamic camp linked to Iran faces calls for a ban amid warnings it may expose children to extremist views and anti-Semitic messages. As reported by The Telegraph, a summer camp backed by an Islamic group
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Just one in three people support upcoming doctor strikes, as Wes Streeting faces pressure to end the dispute amid warnings of lasting damage to public trust. A new YouGov poll reveals just 33% of the public support
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) – MP Zarah Sultana launches fundraising for a new leftwing party, sparking tensions with Corbyn allies over control of donations and supporter data. As reported by The Guardian, independent MP Zarah Sultana has begun a fundraising campaign and
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) – Labour MPs call for urgent UK recognition of Palestine, warning Gaza faces ethnic cleansing under Israeli plans to relocate civilians to Rafah. As reported by The Guardian, in response to Israeli plans to relocate Gaza civilians to
