LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following the mini-budget, Prime Minister Liz Truss admitted there had been “disruption” in the UK economy. She said in a column in The Sun that she had “acted decisively” and would maintain an “iron grip” on the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government’s mini-budget has drawn criticism from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which warns the plan for tax cuts and expenditure will worsen inequality and go against the monetary policy of Bank of England. The international
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The pound hit a record low versus the US dollar, prompting the Bank of England to declare that it will “not hesitate” to raise interest rates in order to combat inflation. The Bank stated that it was
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Constancy, duty, and service are the words that people have used most when describing their feelings towards Queen Elizabeth. Few of us have experienced anyone else on the throne and her long reign has entwined her into our
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- I still recall how all of us at Liverpool College were called to the Assembly Hall on 6 February 1952 to be told “the King is dead”. We were all sad, but knew the King had been ill
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- By Lord Popat – The UK along with the Commonwealth mourn the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Her passing has sent shockwaves across the globe, and many have paid tributes to the Queen who was seen as
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- In 1952. I vividly recall the shock of the death of King George V!. I was in Oxford Street and everyone was standing still and absolutely silent. A year later my brother and I had seats outside Westminster
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- While it is undoubtedly easier to picture her at the races than at the theatre, Queen Elizabeth II had a genuine and lifelong interest in the arts. A 1946 Arts Council annual report included a photograph of the
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- I was in the House of Commons on Thursday 8th September 2022 waiting to take part in the debate called to discuss the energy price crisis. The Prime Minister had finished speaking and the leader of the opposition
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Today in London is Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, following ten days of declared mourning. Early this morning, the Queen’s lying in state came to an end, ending a line that had been forming for days and had
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- At the funeral of George VI, I was assigned, along with other boys from the Eton cadet force, to guard part of the line of route inside Windsor Castle as George VI’s coffin was escorted to its last
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- I was on board the Royal Yacht Britannia with the Queen on three memorable occasions. In all of these I saw her deep-seated qualities, duty, devotion and ability to relate to people in all corners of the world.
