UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage’s Reform UK won Runcorn and Helsby by six votes, marking a historic shift after 52 years and raising fears for Sir Keir Starmer before elections. As reported by The Guardian, Reform UK snatched victory in
Candidates standing in this week’s local authority and mayoral elections are being urged by the NFU to back British farming over issues such as the family farm tax. Voters go to the polls tomorrow (Thursday) with more than 1,600 seats up for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Prime Minister Tony Blair faces backlash for calling net-zero goals unrealistic, drawing sharp criticism from climate experts and Labour MPs. As reported by The Guardian, experts and political leaders have slammed Tony Blair over his claim
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Veteran weatherman John Kettley slammed Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s £50m sun-dimming plan, calling it “disgusting” and a threat to natural systems. As reported by GB News, John Kettley opposes Ed Miliband’s £50 million funding for solar dimming
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Environment Secretary Steve Reed confirmed the UK is reviewing its resilience to blackouts after power cuts in Spain and Portugal, pending investigation. As reported by The Independent, a cabinet minister says Britain is “constantly looking at our
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A UK survey revealed a 63% drop in insect splats on cars since 2021, marking a decline in flying insect numbers, with the sharpest fall seen in Scotland at 65%. As reported by The Guardian, older drivers
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government faces backlash for prioritising tree planting over natural regeneration, risking woodland creation targets, campaigners warn. As reported by The Guardian, environmental campaigners say ministers are neglecting natural tree growth in England, favouring planting initiatives
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Children’s Commissioner for England urges an immediate ban on deepfake “nudification” apps, citing growing concerns over online abuse and exploitation. As reported by The Guardian, AI-driven “nudification” apps that create deepfake sexual images of children should
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK faces scrutiny over its finances after spending £2m on a mailshot campaign, raising concerns over transparency. As reported by The Guardian, the Liberal Democrats have called on Nigel Farage to reveal Reform UK’s donation sources
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government plans to restrict trans workers from using gender-specific toilets, aligning with recent Supreme Court and EHRC rulings on biological sex. As reported by The Independent, a Cabinet minister has suggested that trans employees will
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch suggests local coalitions with Reform UK could be possible after council elections, but rejects a national alliance. As reported by Sky News, Kemi Badenoch leaves the door open for local partnerships with Reform
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Steel receives essential raw material shipments to keep the Scunthorpe plant running, securing thousands of jobs after government intervention. As reported by The Independent, the UK government has confirmed the arrival of vital raw materials for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TUC chief Paul Nowak criticized Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as a “political fraud,” accusing him of fake working-class support. As reported by The Guardian, Paul Nowak, the UK’s leading union figure, labelled Nigel Farage a “political
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tech billionaire Bassim Haidar quits Tories, donates £1m to Reform UK, and urges wealthy supporters to back Nigel Farage’s party. As reported by The Guardian, a major donor to the Conservative Party has moved to Reform UK,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK officials spend £75k on luxury travel during Chagos talks, raising concerns as Britain prepares to hand over the islands at a cost of up to £18bn. As reported by The Telegraph, civil servants spent nearly £75,000
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 100 former landfills in England could be leaking toxic waste due to poor historical records, posing risks near homes, parks, and waterways. As reported by The Guardian, more than 100 ageing waste sites across England, possibly
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Policy in Practice reveals Wales and northern England will bear the brunt of £5bn disability benefit cuts, with millions in financial losses for these regions. As reported by The Guardian, new research shows a £5bn disability benefits
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Nick Thomas-Symonds pledges a pragmatic EU deal prioritizing growth and stability, focusing on youth mobility and trade issues ahead of key talks. As reported by The Guardian, Nick Thomas-Symonds, leading UK-EU negotiations, stated the new agreement
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Economists and ecologists urged MPs to amend the planning bill, claiming the “nature levy” lets developers bypass environmental laws, harming ecosystems. As reported by The Guardian, top economists and environmentalists are calling for changes to the government’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticises Labour’s blasphemy law support, warning it could harm free speech, especially with recent Islamophobia proposals. Tory leader has raised concerns that Labour’s backing of blasphemy laws threatens free speech in Britain, calling
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s media regulator imposes tough rules on digital platforms, mandating tech giants to block harmful content and verify users’ age or face billion-pound fines. As The Standard reports, Ofcom warns that social media firms failing to protect
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour NEC’s Jess Barnard says Starmer must be held accountable if trans women are harmed using male toilets, calling the policy unsafe and socially harmful. As reported by The Independent, a Labour NEC member warns Keir Starmer
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Green Party divided on trans rights after Supreme Court ruling, with Carla Denyer advocating legal changes and Adrian Ramsay warning against reforms. As reported by The Telegraph, Green Party leaders are divided over the Supreme Court’s landmark
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Secretary of State for Justice Robert Jenrick pledges to unite Conservatives and Reform UK, aiming to rebuild a united right-wing coalition. As reported by Sky News, in a leaked recording, Robert Jenrick expressed his intention to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has paused plans to ease slot machine rules in high street arcades, citing concerns over gambling harms and protection for vulnerable users. As reported by The Guardian, the government proposal to ease slot machine
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch warns of tough local polls as Reform UK gains ground, threatening major parties amid rising criticism of her leadership. As reported by The Independent, Kemi Badenoch faces criticism for admitting likely defeat in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Home Office will publish the nationalities of foreign criminals in the UK, including the crimes committed, a move set to fuel debate on immigration. As reported by The Guardian, the Home Office plans to publish the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar blames SNP’s public service failures for Reform UK’s rise, accusing them of fueling Nigel Farage’s momentum before key summit. As reported by The Telegraph, Scottish Labour leader claims SNP’s mishandling of public services
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badneoch faces backlash from 55% of Tory members for slow policy development, while 39% are satisfied with the party’s pace. As reported by The Telegraph, a recent poll shows that half of Conservative members
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs and peers in the UK oppose Donald Trump’s planned address to Parliament, citing concerns over his remarks on NATO, Ukraine, and British democracy. As reported by The Guardian, a group of MPs and peers has urged
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – JK Rowling, Harry Potter’s author, backed Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch as the only UK leader defending women amid rising gender identity protests. As reported by Sky News, women’s rights activist JK Rowling praises Kemi Badenoch for standing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures show 10 daily assaults on asylum seekers, alongside reports of trafficking, torture, and neglect, raising safeguarding concerns. As reported by The Guardian, internal figures show asylum seekers under Home Office supervision experience an average of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel urges parents to stop being lenient on phone use and set boundaries as kids’ screen time reaches alarming levels. As reported by The Standard, the Children’s Commissioner has urged parents to avoid playing
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police launch investigation after seven historic statues in Westminster were defaced with graffiti during a major trans rights protest attended by thousands. The Metropolitan claimed that although its officers were present in Parliament Square at
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dame Andrea Jenkyns is under scrutiny as a council hearing over her residency eligibility is scheduled ahead of Lincolnshire’s mayoral elections. As reported by The Independent, one of Reform’s top candidates in the local election is under
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The NEU plans to campaign against Labour MPs if the government pay offer to teachers remains inadequate, for teachers in England. As reported by The Guardian, the National Education Union threatens to campaign against Labour MPs if
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Minister Karin Smyth declined to clarify which changing rooms trans women may use after a key UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definitions. As reported by the Independent, following a Supreme Court ruling on legal
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-UK defence minister Grant Shapps condemned Donald Trump’s soft stance on Putin, calling his response to Russia’s missile strike in Ukraine “weasel language.” As reported by The Guardian, the former defence minister expressed “disgust” at President Trump’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Supreme Court ruled that trans women are not legally female under the Equality Act, backing biological sex in defining access to single-sex rights. As reported by The Independent, the Supreme Court has issued a landmark
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government promises £500 savings for drivers with pothole repairs and a fuel duty freeze, though the savings depend on hitting a pothole. A minister from the Department of Transport, Lillian Greenwood, stressed that pothole incidents
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A UK Supreme Court ruling will decide whether the Equality Act includes trans women with gender recognition certificates in its definition of “woman.” As reported by The Guardian, equality campaigners in Britain await a Supreme Court ruling
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Alan Bates urged Post Office victims to sue the government over delays in compensation, warning the process may stretch into 2027. As reported by Sky News, campaigners urge justice through the courts as Post Office compensation
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces backlash for approving hotel and barge housing for asylum seekers till 2027, despite earlier election promises. As reported by The Independent, the government has approved a contract that extends the use of hotels and barge
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sarah Jones, Industry Minister, said the British government is open to a new Chinese partner for British Steel, despite the Business Secretary’s opposition. As reported by Sky News, the Industry Minister has stated the government is “not
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Craig Williams, ex-Tory MP, and 14 others face charges for using insider info to bet on the 2024 UK election date, leading to a Gambling Commission probe. As reported by The Independent, the Gambling Commission has charged
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Steve Bray, the anti-Brexit activist, was cleared of breaching a police ban for playing protest music outside Parliament, with the judge supporting his rights. As reported by The Independent News, “Stop Brexit Man” was found not guilty
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Emma Woolf criticizes Yvette Cooper over record migrant crossings, saying Keir Starmer has “given up” on the crisis and failed to tackle gang violence. As reported by GB News, Emma Woolf stated that Yvette Cooper is “on
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TUC head Paul Nowak defends Angela Rayner’s Employment Rights Bill, urging her to ignore Nigel Farage’s opposition to measures against pub banter. As reported by the Telegraph, a union chief has suggested Ms Rayner resist pressure from
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A £1.5m fund is launched to support Windrush victims in claiming compensation, aiming to rebuild trust and assist victims wary of the Home Office. As reported by The Guardian, a new £1.5m fund has been introduced to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 80 Labour MPs face electoral risk from welfare cuts as proposed changes to benefits target disabled constituents, with many MPs warning of backlash. As reported by The Guardian, data shows at least 80 Labour MPs risk
