Badenoch denies retrospective migrant deportations
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory leader Kemi Badenoch warns Reform UK’s Nigel Farage’s grooming gangs “solution” risks collapsing trials and calls for a full national inquiry for justice. As reported by The Telegraph, Kemi Badenoch warns Nigel Farage’s plans on grooming
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Justice Secretary David Lammy orders tougher prison checks after a convicted sex offender was wrongly released, sparking a national inquiry. As reported by The Independent, prisons are set to implement stricter release checks after a sex offender,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces £10m extra to protect Muslim communities from rising hate crimes following the Peacehaven Mosque attack. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer pledged an extra £10 million in security
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Keir Starmer faces claims of creating a “toxic” Downing Street amid reports of internal briefings against top civil servant Sir Chris Wormald. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer has come under fire over
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer says Baroness Casey will support the grooming gangs inquiry after four survivors quit, promising truth and justice. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer told the Commons that Baroness Louise Casey
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns of a “challenging winter” for the NHS, criticizing the use of cafes as wards and pledging urgent system improvements. As reported by The Independent, Wes Streeting warned of a “difficult winter” for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to scrap “arbitrary rules” and cut paperwork, saving UK companies £6bn ahead of the November Budget. As reported by the Independent, Rachel Reeves announced plans to cut red tape and arbitrary rules, aiming
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-home secretary David Blunkett backs “work and teach” visa, where skilled migrants mentor UK workers, aiming to ease public concern over immigration. As reported by The Guardian, former education secretary David Blunkett supports calls for migrants to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer orders an NHS antisemitism review after “clear cases” were ignored, pledging action and £10m for Jewish community security. As reported by The Guardian, Sir Keir Starmer announced a review into antisemitism in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Institute for Fiscal Studies urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider welfare cuts and bold budget measures to address a £22bn fiscal shortfall. As reported by The Guardian, the UK’s leading economists have warned Rachel Reeves to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the release of a key China spy witness statement that influenced the CPS decision to drop spying charges. As reported by The Guardian, Sir Keir Starmer said Downing Street will publish
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Danny Kruger, former right-hand of ex-PM Boris Johnson, says he must take responsibility for post-Covid “Boriswave” surge, urging stricter policies. As reported by The Independent, Boris Johnson has been accused by his former right-hand man of triggering
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parliament committee warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves may miss Nato defence target, as the UK needed £9bn by 2027 to meet 2.6% GDP defence spending. As reported by The Telegraph, a government watchdog warns Rachel Reeves could miss
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Welsh First Minister Baroness Eluned Morgan says a Reform UK government would be “catastrophic” for businesses, warning it could harm the economy. As reported by The Independent, the Welsh First Minister warns Nigel Farage’s Reform UK government
Egypt (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the release of all Israeli hostages by Hamas, urging prompt action on US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer expressed shared “deep relief”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the Gaza ceasefire is a major step forward but warned it must only mark the beginning of a lasting peace process. As reported by The Standard, Bridget Phillipson said the fragile Gaza
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – SNP leader Stephen Flynn warns Scots against Labour, praises John Swinney, and urges support for the SNP to secure Scottish independence and a better future. As reported by The Independent, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said Labour
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan faces backlash for saying the chant “from the river to the sea” isn’t always anti-Semitic ahead of planned pro-Palestine rallies. As reported by The Telegraph, Sadiq Khan has come under fire for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces an £8bn shortfall as Allwyn’s National Lottery stalled ticket sales threaten public finances and charity funding. As reported by The Telegraph, falling National Lottery sales could risk a multibillion-pound shortfall, adding pressure on
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservatives call on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to face MPs after the China spy case collapsed, accusing his government of failing to provide key evidence. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer faces pressure to explain himself
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Keir Starmer criticised shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick’s Birmingham remarks, calling him “hard to take seriously” amid race backlash. As reported by The Guardian, Sir Keir Starmer slammed Robert Jenrick over his Birmingham comments, calling
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK aide Gawain Towler hinted Tory MPs may merge with the party under shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick, with an open-door approach for defectors. As reported by The Independent, a Nigel Farage ally signals the Tories
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp urges widening police powers to ban pro-Palestine protests after Manchester synagogue attack, citing safety risks. As reported by The Independent, Chris Philp urges stronger police powers to stop “disgraceful” protests after the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces calls from Labour allies to scrap tax pledges, amid warnings a “pasty tax” budget may follow a £40bn shortfall. As reported by The Guardian, Labour colleagues urge Rachel Reeves to abandon manifesto pledges,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders urgent review after 22 foreign doctors banned abroad were cleared to work in the NHS, calling it a serious failure. As reported by The Independent, Health Secretary Wes Streeting demands a review
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says sporting bodies should allow trans women in some women’s sports, ensuring fairness, safety, and inclusion. As reported by The Telegraph, Lisa Nandy said some women’s sports could include trans women, even after
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting says GPs cannot cling to outdated booking systems and vows reforms will proceed despite BMA strike warnings. As reported by The Telegraph, Wes Streeting said GPs must abandon outdated systems after doctors threatened
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves will lift the two-child benefit cap in November’s budget, aiming to cut child poverty for 1.7 million UK children. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves confirmed plans to scrap the two-child benefit cap
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped former PM Tony Blair’s university target, pledging that two-thirds of young people will study or take apprenticeships. As reported by The Independent, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has abandoned Tony Blair’s 1999
The two-party system has framed discussions regarding British politics for a long time. Observers will often suggest that the UK political system is dominated by two large parties: the Conservative Party and the Labour Party. The modern UK political landscape is far
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood hinted at Labour leadership, saying it’s dishonest for any politician to deny wanting the top job. As reported by The Telegraph, Shabana Mahmood suggested she may hold Labour leadership ambitions, saying politicians
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting backed former PM Tony Blair’s Gaza role but said it would “raise eyebrows” given Blair’s Iraq legacy despite his peace record. As reported by the Standard, Wes Streeting has endorsed Sir Tony Blair’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy Secretary Ed Miliband calls on Labour to challenge billionaires undermining net zero, pledging 400,000 new clean energy jobs. As reported by The Guardian, Ed Miliband said Labour is up against a “global network of right-wing billionaires”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says he will lead the 2026 campaign, urging the party to highlight its achievements as PM Keir Starmer plays a limited role. As reported by The Independent, Anas Sarwar urged Labour to
New analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) demonstrates the urgency of scrapping the two-child limit, alongside a key reform to Universal Credit. A “protected minimum floor” would introduce a safety net into Universal Credit below which no one should fall, by
The Labour Government say they will “mobilise the power of the state to build a new generation of new towns and restore the dream of home ownership to thousands of families”, the Housing Secretary is expected to said on Sunday. Steve Reed
The Labour government will deliver new homeownership opportunities for Armed Forces’ families and veterans as part of a drive to boost housebuilding on Ministry of Defence land. John Healey, Labour’s Defence Secretary, will announce the new ‘Forces First’ approach in a speech
Today, Monday 29th September, in her first speech to Labour Party Conference as Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood will announce that legal migrants must contribute to society to earn the right to stay for good. The Home Secretary has set out a series
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the UK should have one yearly budget assessment, following IMF advice, and defends borrowing costs as part of global shifts. As reported by Reuters, Rachel Reeves said she prefers the budget watchdog to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer says digital ID scheme will tackle illegal working and curb migrant inflows, amid concerns over privacy and enforcement. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer said digital IDs will prevent illegal employment
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Attorney General Richard Hermer warns that populist attacks on courts and the rule of law threaten working-class protections and public trust in justice. As reported by The Guardian, Richard Hermer will warn in his most political address
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Steve Reed says Labour will reject any Islamophobia definition that curbs free speech, saying people “don’t have a right not to be offended.” As reported by The Telegraph, Steve Reed warns Labour may reject any
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a call from the Royal British Legion to enshrine the Armed Forces Covenant in law and improve support for veterans. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure from
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer asked Conservative peer Charles Banner to draft a planning bill limiting judicial reviews to fast-track Heathrow expansion. As reported by The Guardian, Keir Starmer tasked Lord Banner to draft a planning bill restricting