London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer launched a 10-year NHS reform plan, aiming to shift focus to prevention, digital care, and local hubs to rescue the struggling service. The prime minister has unveiled a decade-long NHS strategy focused on
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer admitted failings over Labour’s welfare bill, accepted personal responsibility, and backed Rachel Reeves to remain as chancellor. As reported by The Guardian, the prime minister admitted the government “didn’t get the process right”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting defends Rachel Reeves, calling her tough and resilient, and insists she will continue as chancellor despite emotional scenes. As reported by Sky News, Wes Streeting confirms Rachel Reeves will remain chancellor, dismissing ongoing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner’s plan to tighten right-to-buy rules sparks backlash, with critics calling it hypocritical and anti-aspiration. As reported by The Telegraph, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has announced significant cuts to right-to-buy discounts for council tenants.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves wiped away tears as Kemi Badenoch condemned Labour’s welfare U-turn, highlighting the tough challenges Reeves faces before the autumn budget. As reported by The Guardian, during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves broke
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner ruled out aiming for Keir Starmer’s job, stressing her focus on public service and calling the prime minister’s role too demanding. As reported by The Independent, Angela Rayner ruled out ever becoming prime
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Helen Whately defended the Conservatives’ record on welfare, saying they cut costs pre-pandemic, as Labour questioned the £86bn rise over the last decade. As reported by GB News, the Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary said the Tories
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bournemouth’s Lib Dem-led council scraps £70 parking fee plan after backlash from residents who called it unfair, too wide, and harmful to local life. As reported by The Telegraph, in response to public backlash, a Liberal Democrat-led
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting says welfare reforms now offer “peace of mind” after Labour’s major U-turn eases pressure from rebels opposing benefit cuts. As reported by Sky News, Wes Streeting now believes the government will win Tuesday’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour plans to allow pharmacists to prescribe Ozempic on the NHS, part of a wider strategy to curb obesity and ease pressure on GP services. As reported by The Telegraph, under new health plans, pharmacists could gain
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer’s planned ethics body may revamp existing regulators amid internal challenges and reluctance to expand the civil service. As reported by The Guardian, government sources indicate that Keir Starmer’s ethics and integrity commission may
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer calls fixing welfare a “moral imperative” as he faces backlash over benefit cuts, labelling reform a moral duty for Labour. As reported by Sky News, after ministers rolled back planned welfare cuts, Keir
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
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer supports US President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling them a justified move to prevent Tehran from obtaining nukes. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer has endorsed Donald Trump’s sudden
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Windrush campaigner Patrick Vernon calls for a judge-led inquiry, saying survivors face trauma and injustice, unlike victims of other national scandals. As reported by The Guardian, the founder of Windrush Day has demanded a judge-led inquiry into
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs urge PM Keir Starmer to ban Iran’s IRGC after the UK banned Palestine Action, calling it a rising threat to Britain’s national security. As reported by The Telegraph, Keir Starmer faces pressure from his party
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves told oil firm Equinor that tax hikes fund CCUS, sparking concerns over Labour’s silent concessions to fossil fuel giants. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves assured an oil company it would get a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK, with Canada, Australia, and NZ, sanctioned Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich over their inflammatory Gaza/ West Bank remarks. As reported by The Guardian, Britain, alongside other global allies, has enforced sanctions against two hard-right officials
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves confirms return of winter fuel payments with raised threshold, aiming to help more pensioners after criticism over Labour’s earlier cut plans. As reported by The Guardian, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government will reinstate certain
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Sikhs warn Labour of losing votes and barring MPs from Sikh venues if no judge-led inquiry into the UK’s role in the 1984 Golden Temple attack. As reported by The Guardian, the UK’s Sikh community plans
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New Zealand’s school phone ban improves focus and cuts bullying, but UK’s Starmer backs existing rules despite growing calls for a similar move. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer faces calls to act on New
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Defence Secretary John Healey warned Britain lost control of borders amid rising migrant crossings, urging France to act against smugglers. As reported by Sky News, John Healey called the recent migration crisis “pretty shocking,” highlighting serious
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory peer Lord Vaizey proposed delaying a heated tobacco ban weeks after a Philip Morris-funded trip to its Swiss lab, raising lobbying concerns. As reported by The Guardian, weeks after a tobacco firm funded his Swiss trip,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Attorney General Lord Hermer apologised for comparing Tory and Reform calls to quit the ECHR with 1930s Nazi Germany, calling his remarks “clumsy.” As reported by The Telegraph, Attorney General Lord Hermer expressed regret over comparing Conservative
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Marina Wheeler, ex-wife of Boris Johnson, calls for Britain to repair Brexit and rebuild EU ties, pushing for a bolder approach than Labour’s reset. As reported by The Telegraph, Marina Wheeler, Boris Johnson’s ex-wife, has called on
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK faces backlash after activists portrayed female ministers as cows in an abattoir, with Labour and Lib Dems condemning it as misogynistic and dangerous. As reported by The Independent, Labour has urged Nigel Farage to respond
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledges tax cuts and fuel aid, accusing Sunak of being “out of touch” and Starmer of “betrayal” to win working-class support. As reported by The Standard, Nigel Farage is directly targeting Labour
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Home Office has revoked the deportation order of Gersham Williams, a Windrush citizen wrongly removed despite being eligible under 1971 law. As reported by The Guardian, a member of the Windrush generation who was unlawfully
Nearly half (45 per cent) of teenagers, by the time they are 14 years of age are not living with both of their natural parents almost double official statistic, finds a shocking new study by the Marriage Foundation. The study, We need
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-cabinet minister Greg Clark backs easier NHS data access for pharma companies, aiming to advance treatments and boost economic growth. As reported by The Independent, a former minister calls for pharma access to NHS data to aid
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-pensions minister Steve Webb urges the British government to raise the minimum auto-enrolment pension contributions to ensure better retirement outcomes. As reported by The Guardian, a former minister has urged the government to “think big” on retirement
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS England hit by a surge in last-minute elective surgery cancellations, as over 19,000 miss the 28-day deadline, double the 2015 figure. As reported by The Guardian, new data shows nearly a quarter of elective NHS procedures
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves will unveil a £113bn capital push in review, aiming to drive UK growth, jobs, and infrastructure under Labour’s revised fiscal rules. As reported by The Guardian, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to prioritise a £113bn capital
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
