UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves reaffirmed tax pledges for workers but left the door open to a wealth tax, insisting her fiscal rules remain non-negotiable. As reported by The Independent, Ms Reeves signalled that a wealth duty remains possible,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The BMA says doctors deserve a 29% raise after Covid-era service and years of cuts, as strike action threatens NHS operations from 25 July. As reported by The Guardian, the British Medical Association has backed resident doctors’
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to warn MPs that rejecting net-zero policies is a betrayal of future generations as the UK faces mounting climate threats. Ed Miliband will confront MPs who dismiss net-zero policies, accusing them of betraying
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
