UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Heidi Alexander signals shift on taxes, saying Labour will act with “fairness”, fuelling speculation over middle-class tax hikes this autumn. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour has signalled a possible income tax rise in the autumn
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A UK Islamic camp linked to Iran faces calls for a ban amid warnings it may expose children to extremist views and anti-Semitic messages. As reported by The Telegraph, a summer camp backed by an Islamic group
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Just one in three people support upcoming doctor strikes, as Wes Streeting faces pressure to end the dispute amid warnings of lasting damage to public trust. A new YouGov poll reveals just 33% of the public support
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MP Zarah Sultana launches fundraising for a new leftwing party, sparking tensions with Corbyn allies over control of donations and supporter data. As reported by The Guardian, independent MP Zarah Sultana has begun a fundraising campaign and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs call for urgent UK recognition of Palestine, warning Gaza faces ethnic cleansing under Israeli plans to relocate civilians to Rafah. As reported by The Guardian, in response to Israeli plans to relocate Gaza civilians to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Rushanara Ali says rising threats against MPs risk deterring youth from politics, as new government measures aim to enhance protection. As reported by The Guardian, a minister has warned that MPs and political candidates are
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s plan to ease biodiversity rules for small builders risks destroying 215,000 hectares of nature in England, putting recovery efforts at risk. As reported by The Guardian, a report warns that relaxing rules for small builders may
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parliament’s watchdog says Iran’s threat to UK nationals has “significantly increased,” citing 15 foiled plots and urging stronger deterrence. As reported by The Independent, Britain’s parliamentary intelligence watchdog has warned that physical threats from Iran against UK
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British government scraps zonal energy pricing, backing a single national rate to protect consumers and secure stable investment in clean power. As reported by The Guardian, the UK has scrapped its “zonal pricing” plan, which could have
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The IWF found 1,286 AI-made child abuse videos in early 2025, up from two last year, warning of rapid tech misuse and risks of internet saturation. As reported by The Guardian, AI-fuelled child abuse content is increasing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Inquiry chair Brian Langstaff condemned ministers for ignoring infected blood victims and called for a faster, fairer compensation system. As reported by The Guardian, the inquiry head criticised ministers for failing to listen to infected blood victims
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Resident doctors in England will strike from 25 to 30 July, demanding a 29.2% pay rise after the government refused to negotiate further on pay. As reported by the Guardian, the British Medical Association has confirmed that
