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,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer defends Labour’s economic stance but does not rule out tax hikes amid forecasts of a £51bn gap in public finances. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer stood by Labour’s economic plans
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Heathrow runway proposal draws criticism from economists, warning of uncertain economic benefits and rising environmental risks. As reported by GB News, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing criticism over her proposal to add a new
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Michael Gove doubts Nigel Farage is ready to be PM and questions Reform UK’s election chances, while praising Farage’s communication skills and impact. As reported by The Independent, ex-Tory cabinet minister Michael Gove says Nigel Farage is
