UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer’s decision to increase defence spending has given Labour a slight lead over Reform UK, a move welcomed by Washington but criticised within his party. As reported by the Independent, Labour is now ahead of Reform
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A National Audit Office report warns that nearly half of England’s councils could collapse financially due to a £4.6bn deficit and delayed funding reforms. The government’s fiscal watchdog warns that nearly half of England’s councils face bankruptcy
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Diane Abbott condemns Keir Starmer’s defense spending policy, calling it “morally indefensible” and argues cutting foreign aid won’t make Britain safer. A Labour MP, Diane Abbott, criticized the Labour leader’s approach, arguing that cuts to the international
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury had his 10-week prison sentence suspended following an appeal after being convicted of punching a man. The 10-week jail sentence of the ex-Labour MP was deferred for two years after a successful
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Bank of England chief Mervyn King has criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax policies, calling her pre-election promises “irresponsible.” The ex-central bank head blasts the chancellor’s pledges before elections and urges her to raise the income tax.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A by-election in Runcorn & Helsby could see Reform UK secure a seat following Labour MP Mike Amesbury’s prison sentence for assault. A by-election in Runcorn & Helsby expects Reform UK to gain its sixth MP, as
New Delhi (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds admitted to wrongly calling himself a solicitor in Parliament but insisted he never misrepresented his career. While facing pressure for an investigation from the Tory party, Mr Reynolds apologized for describing himself
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Guardian analysis shows over 10% of Lords earn money from commercial firms offering political consultancy, raising concerns over public trust. Approximately 91 members of the House of Lords have received payments from commercial firms for political
Cheshire (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury sentenced to 10 weeks after admitting to assault during a night out, raising concerns over a byelection in his constituency. Mike Amesbury, MP for Runcorn and Helsby, sacked by the Labour Party,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK has delayed AI regulations to align with Donald Trump’s administration, as ministers aim to keep the country attractive to tech companies. The Guardian reported that plans to regulate artificial intelligence have been put on hold
