UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Environmental groups slam Chancellor Rachel Reeves over late planning bill changes, accusing her of sidelining green rules for short-term growth. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves faces criticism from nature groups after changes to the planning
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure over the dropped China spy case, with calls for transparency and answers from MPs and ministers. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer faces calls to address “unanswered questions” regarding
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The GMB union report says that parliamentary staff of color earn £2,000 less than white colleagues, and women, disabled, and LGBTQ+ staff also face pay gaps. According to The Guardian, parliamentary staff of color earn about £2,000
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-British PMs Tony Blair and Nick Clegg hosted a private dinner giving six tech leaders access to a UK minister, raising questions over TBI’s influence. As reported by The Guardian, official documents reveal Tony Blair and Nick
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the UK stands ready to support the Gaza ceasefire and help implement both phases of the peace plan. As reported by The Guardian, Yvette Cooper said the Gaza ceasefire plan must
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK gains momentum as at least ten Tory councillors defect, highlighting dissent and challenging Tory leader Kemi Badenoch’s leadership. As reported by The Standard, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK announced a mass Tory defection ahead of Kemi
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory leader Kemi Badenoch defended Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick, saying his “didn’t see another white face” comments were just an observation. As reported by The Independent, Kemi Badenoch insisted Robert Jenrick’s remark about not seeing “another
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride pledges to scrap business rates for 250,000 pubs, restaurants, and small businesses, promising a £4bn annual relief if elected. As reported by The Telegraph, Tories plan to abolish business rates for 250,000
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merlin Strategy poll shows just 15% trust Tories to stop Channel crossings, with 35% backing Reform UK; 63% say the Conservative Party is broken. As reported by The Telegraph, a recent poll finds that Conservatives lack public
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp warns Tory defectors that Reform UK is a one-man party under Nigel Farage, lacking credible plans. As reported by The Telegraph, Chris Philp tells defectors like Danny Kruger that Reform has “only
