UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting said Chancellor Rachel Reeves has “much more to do” to fix the British economy amid high borrowing and market pressure. As reported by The Telegraph, Wes Streeting admitted Rachel Reeves still faces significant
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former PM Liz Truss warned Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is “unlikely to win” the next election, citing party failures and not ruling out joining Reform UK. As reported by The Independent, Liz Truss said Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Sir Keir Starmer insists his relationship with Chancellor Rachel Reeves remains strong after a No 10 economic reshuffle, amid a falling pound. As reported by The Telegraph, Keir Starmer claims he maintains stronger ties with
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer reshuffles Number 10, names Darren Jones to lead priorities, revamps communications and policy teams to tighten government control. As reported by The Guardian, Keir Starmer reshuffles Downing Street, appointing a former Treasury deputy
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer appoints Minouche Shafik as chief economic adviser, fueling fears Labour may push higher wealth taxes on inheritance, property, and assets. As reported by The Telegraph, Keir Starmer’s new economic adviser has previously urged
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves reviews VAT rules to aid small firms, but internal divisions threaten her growth-focused Budget strategy. As reported by The Telegraph, Rachel Reeves is weighing a higher VAT threshold, framed as a growth measure to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Immigration Minister Seema Malhotra dismisses Reform UK’s deportation plans as “gimmicks,” promising faster asylum processing and halving asylum hotel use. As reported by The Standard, Seema Malhotra slammed Nigel Farage’s party’s immigration proposals as “gimmicks,” saying they
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash over the proposed landlord tax, which could raise rents, burden tenants, and spark concerns from industry experts. As reported by The Standard, Rachel Reeves faces criticism for her “Baldrick-style” plans, as the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to replace Nin Pandit as private secretary, marking the third senior Downing Street exit in less than 12 months. As reported by The Telegraph, the Prime Minister is expected to remove
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform leader Nigel Farage retreats from plans targeting women and children, aiming at adult illegal migrants instead, amid criticism from charities and MPs. As reported by The Standard, Nigel Farage has scaled back his party’s deportation plans,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer slams Nigel Farage’s migrant hotel comments, stressing practical government actions to ease public service strain on taxpayers. As reported by Sky News, Downing Street says Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejects Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage outlines plans for mass deportations, aiming to remove illegal migrants and bypass international law to tighten borders. As reported by The Guardian, Nigel Farage will present Reform’s strategy to curb small boat
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Unite accuses UK PM Keir Starmer of breaking £200m pledge to Grangemouth workers as refinery closures and high energy costs threaten jobs. As reported by The Telegraph, trade union Unite criticises Keir Starmer for failing to deliver
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner faces legal action after approving a 90MW Buckinghamshire data centre on green belt land without an environmental assessment. As reported by The Guardian, Angela Rayner is facing a court challenge for overruling the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Security minister Dan Jarvis says the government is exploring alternative housing for asylum seekers after a court blocked their stay in an Epping hotel. As reported by The Guardian, following a court ruling on Tuesday, 19 August,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer interrupted his Scotland holiday for Ukraine talks in Washington, returning to continue discussions with international allies. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer returned to Scotland after pausing his family holiday to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer would back a Ukraine peace deal without a ceasefire, while Britain stresses ending the killing and ensuring lasting peace. As reported by The Independent, No 10 has indicated that Sir Keir Starmer
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UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy Secretary Ed Miliband faces backlash as “eco-hypocrite” for refusing to reveal UK flights, despite advocating strict net zero rules and higher air taxes. As reported by The Telegraph, Ed Miliband was branded an “eco-hypocrite” after refusing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage adviser Jack Anderton said Britain should have stayed neutral in WWII, opposed backing Ukraine, and even suggested reclaiming former colonies. As reported by The Guardian, an adviser associated with Nigel Farage and Reform UK suggested
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer praised US President Donald Trump’s Alaska talks with Putin, saying it brought the world closer to ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer said President Trump’s Alaska
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner drew backlash for approving communal allotment sales, sparking claims of hypocrisy despite her earlier praise for community gardens. As reported by The Telegraph, Angela Rayner supported allotments locally but allowed communal gardens to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former PM Liz Truss calls the 2012 Olympics “elitist,” saying it ignored rural voices, reversing her earlier praise of the ceremony’s unity and spirit. As reported by The Telegraph, Liz Truss has slammed the London 2012 Olympic
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,
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
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner seeks equal minimum wage for 18-year-olds, triggering backlash from firms facing rising taxes and youth employment challenges. As reported by The Telegraph, Angela Rayner urges for increasing pay for 18-year-olds, even as employers
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US border chief Tom Homan urges UK PM Keir Starmer to adopt Trump-style migrant deportation tactics, citing America’s crackdown on illegal crossings. As reported by The Guardian, a senior U.S. immigration official has urged Sir Keir Starmer
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kate Forbes will step down as MSP in 2026, citing a desire to prioritise family life after years of public service, including her role as Deputy First Minister. As reported by The Independent, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Minister Angela Eagle called for calm over rising anti-migrant protests, warning of real harm and stressing efforts to reduce asylum hotel use. As reported by The Independent, a Home Office minister has criticised anti-migration protests, insisting that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer faces criticism from ex-adviser Matthew Torbitt, who believes Deputy PM Angela Rayner could become PM in the next 12 months. As reported by GB News, a former Labour insider said Angela Rayner could
UK (Parliament Poltiics Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Vice President JD Vance bonded over tough childhoods and global politics during a Diet Coke meetup in Washington. As reported by The Guardian, David Lammy spoke of a deepening bond
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn ruled out a pact with the Greens, citing ideological divides, but left room for collaboration on shared issues. As reported by The Telegraph, Jeremy Corbyn has ruled out a potential alliance with the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport minister Heidi Alexander is set to meet the UK air traffic chief after the latest technical failure, prompting fresh calls for his resignation. As reported by The Guardian, Heidi Alexander has summoned the head of the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Gareth Thomas dismissed concerns over Palestine recognition, saying it aligns with legal and diplomatic norms. As reported by Sky News, a small business minister dismissed suggestions that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to recognise
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash over plans to appoint former Sun editor David Dinsmore, with Hillsborough families calling him “unfit for public office.” As reported by The Guardian, a Hillsborough survivor and several bereaved families
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage hit back at Technology Secretary Peter Kyle’s claim that he supports “extreme pornographers,” calling it “beyond the belt.” As reported by The Independent, Nigel Farage has renewed his demand for a Cabinet
US (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US President Donald Trump urged UK PM Keir Starmer to cut taxes and boost North Sea oil drilling, calling it vital to lowering costs and beating Reform UK. As reported by The Independent, former US president Donald
