UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces criticism for cutting youth work budgets below Conservative spending, as activists warn of a deepening crisis amid rising youth crime and closures. As reported by The Guardian, UK Youth analysis shows Labour is investing less
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Keir Starmer’s Chagos Islands deal sparks surge of islanders to UK, with councils urging government funding for housing and support services. As reported by The Telegraph, many Chagossians are arriving in Britain in significant numbers
Taiwan (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Five Labour MPs visit Taiwan to strengthen relations post-election, marking the first trip amid China’s growing regional aggressions. As reported by The Guardian, in their first overseas mission since Labour’s election victory, five MPs are set to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner rejects leadership rumours, affirms she has no plans to challenge Sir Keir Starmer. As reported by The Independent, Angela Rayner rules out leadership ambitions, insisting she won’t seek Labour leadership or challenge
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was blocked after a court order following a legal challenge from a Diego Garcia resident. As reported by The Guardian, the British government’s deal to cede the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK borrowing hit £20.2bn in April, beating forecasts and sparking concerns over Labour’s fiscal plans as Reeves faces scrutiny before key spending review. The UK’s higher-than-expected April borrowing highlights the pressure on Rachel Reeves to improve public
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – David Lammy summoned Iran’s envoy amid spying arrests, stressing Iran must answer for its nationals charged under the UK National Security Act. As reported by The Telegraph, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called in Iran’s ambassador
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves expresses willingness to reconsider ring-fencing regulations after bank leaders call for changes to boost economic growth. As reported by Sky News, Rachel Reeves signalled openness to changing ring-fencing rules after a strong campaign by
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Children’s charities urge Keir Starmer to scrap the two-child benefit cap, with polls showing broad voter support, including among swing voters. As reported by The Guardian, Labour-aligned organisations and children’s welfare charities are stepping up demands for
Albania (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer announced plans for international return hubs for failed asylum seekers, marking a new approach after scrapping the Rwanda deportation scheme. As reported by The Independent, formal talks have begun in the UK to send failed
