UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces backlash after 532 arrests at Palestine Action protest, with critics warning of free speech threats and police overreach. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash after arrests at
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting defends plan to ban drivers over 70 who fail eye tests, as part of tougher rules to improve road safety. As reported by Sky News, Wes Streeting supports new rules requiring over-70 drivers
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will headline a conference by Nomad Capitalist, a firm helping wealthy clients with legal tax avoidance and global mobility. As reported by The Guardian, Kwasi Kwarteng, who was fired after 38 days over
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves called for patience amid a £50bn shortfall and rising inflation, pledging steady progress to fix Britain’s economy. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves asked the public for patience, saying the change voters sought
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Families of Israeli hostages plan a protest on Downing Street to demand their release before the UK recognises Palestine amid rising political tensions. As reported by The Independent, relatives of Israeli hostages taken on October 7, 2023,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Cabinet Office plans to cut over 100 civil service jobs in security vetting and Cobra teams, raising concerns over national security and emergency risks. As reported by The Standard, the British government plans to cut
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows full UK support for Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelensky rejects giving up land to Russia during tense peace talks. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer reaffirmed Britain’s “unwavering support” for Ukraine
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour peer Charlie Falconer urged Keir Starmer’s ministers to regain energy and assert their reforms, warning they risk being seen as “same-old politicians.” As reported by The Guardian, former justice secretary Charlie Falconer warned Prime Minister Keir
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals a possible gambling tax rise in the autumn budget, responding to calls from Gordon Brown to fund child poverty measures. As reported by The Standard, Rachel Reeves has not ruled out increasing gambling
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Gordon Brown urges Rachel Reeves to exempt the UK defence pledge from budget rules, calling it key to national interest and the European security role. As reported by The Independent, former PM Gordon Brown urged Chancellor Rachel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chris Philp says the Tories will consider compulsory digital ID cards to verify access to state services and tackle illegal migration. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said the party will “very carefully” consider plans to introduce digital
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer confirms first migrant detentions under UK-France deal aimed at tackling illegal Channel crossings and returns. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer has announced that, under the newly implemented UK-France border deal,
