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