UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer admitted Labour’s national insurance hikes burdened firms but said they helped stabilise the economy and fund the NHS. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer has admitted that his Budget tax hikes
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader called party policies “aspirations” as pressure mounts over £80bn cost, admitting figures don’t add up before the next election. As reported by The Telegraph, Nigel Farage referred to Reform UK’s manifesto as “aspirational” during
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner defends Labour’s welfare reforms as 122 MPs rebel, insisting the vote will go ahead despite internal divisions in the party. As reported by The Guardian, Angela Rayner has publicly backed Keir Starmer’s
Hague (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer rejected Labour rebels’ pleas and defended welfare cuts, saying the current benefits system is broken and must be made sustainable. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir StarmerKeir Starmer has pledged to move
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves has urged de-escalation in the Middle East, warning that rising oil prices could impact the UK economy. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves has urged calm in the Middle East, saying that escalating
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK health secretary Wes Streeting orders national probe into NHS maternity care, citing systemic failures and pledging support for grieving families. As reported by The Independent, Wes Streeting has launched a nationwide inquiry into NHS maternity services
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tax expert Dan Neidle warns Farage’s “Robin Hood” plan may cause a £34bn revenue loss, raising concerns about its benefit to Britain’s economy. As reported by The Independent, a leading tax analyst has warned that Nigel Farage’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy refuses to say if Trump’s Iran strike was legal or right, raising concerns over Britain’s stance on US military actions. As reported by The Independent, the foreign secretary distanced the UK from
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Foreign Office said Britain is arranging flights next week to evacuate citizens from Israel and Palestinian areas amid the growing Middle East conflict. As reported by LBC, a government-chartered flight will begin evacuating UK nationals and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said Britain wasn’t involved in Trump’s Iran strikes but was informed in advance and moved assets to protect citizens. As reported by HuffPost, a cabinet official confirmed Britain had no role in President
