UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says that Labour’s electric vehicle policy changes will have a minimal impact on emissions, aiming to back the car industry. As reported by The Guardian, the transport secretary said Labour’s adjustments to electric
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Social Market Foundation study finds Reform UK underperformed in funded areas, hinting that local gains may discourage populist preferences. As reported by The Guardian, a new study revealed that constituencies benefiting from the previous government’s contentious levelling-up
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defended Israel’s expulsion of two Labour MPs, sparking backlash from opposition parties for undermining parliamentary rights. As reported by The Guardian, tensions between Labour and the Tories escalated after Kemi Badenoch endorsed Israel’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Liberal Democrats aim to boost their position in May’s local elections by criticizing Trump’s policies, especially his tariffs and dealings with Russia. As reported by The Guardian, Ed Davey’s party is ramping up its anti-Trump campaign
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s hypersonic missile test marks a major step forward for defence, with a new engine promising to enhance missile performance and range. As reported by The Telegraph, the UK’s successful test of a new hypersonic missile engine
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS shake-up may cost £1bn in redundancy payouts, with 20,000-30,000 jobs at risk after NHS England’s abolition, raising concerns for healthcare delivery. As reported by The Guardian, the NHS’s most significant reorganization in a decade may cost
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK police chiefs are planning a radical reform of counter-terrorism policing to tackle rising terrorism and serious crime across England and Wales. As reported by The Guardian, UK police chiefs are shaping plans for a new national
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Taxpayers may have to bail out MPs’ £862m pension fund after a 25% shortfall, with critics blaming ESG investments for its underperformance. As reported by The Telegraph, taxpayers could be required to cover a £862 million shortfall
Donald Trump finally revealed his heavily touted set of trade tariffs, which immediately sent shock waves around the world. In a highly charged speech, the US President told a cheering audience that his country had been, “looted, pillaged, raped, plundered” by other
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour has not dismissed the possibility of renegotiating EU fishing access as part of its broader reset with the UK, leaving room for future talks. As reported by The Telegraph, ministers admit European fishing access is back
