Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Grant Gallacher 
Amidst mounting concerns over children’s smartphone usage, UK ministers contemplate banning sales to under-16s, prompting public support and political unease. Here’s the full story. Electoral Wipeout The Conservative government, facing a possible electoral wipeout in the upcoming general election, appears to be floundering in search of an easy, cheap, but also popular policy that may … Read more
Bank of England insider Megan Greene’s bold stance on interest rates disrupts market expectations, highlighting persistent inflationary pressures amidst divergent economic conditions. Here’s the full story. Nasty Shocks The UK economy has experienced a series of nasty shocks recently, with a cost-of-living crisis squeezing living standards, glacial wage growth, and the country officially being back … Read more
Psychologist Dr. Aiden Kelly warns of a worsening situation for transgender youth in England following the Cass report, emphasising the urgent need for improved gender-affirming healthcare services. Here’s the full story. TERF Island The UK has not been a particularly welcoming or compassionate country for transgender individuals, even earning the moniker “TERF-Island” online in reference … Read more
Labour has unveiled a comprehensive tax reform agenda, led by an expert panel. The agenda aims to recover £5 billion annually through a crackdown on avoidance while modernising HMRC. Here’s the full story. Perilous Financial Situation The UK is currently in a dangerous financial state. A cost-of-living crisis is affecting families up and down the … Read more
The release of the Cass report into NHS Gender care has amplified the UK based culture war around transgender issues, with conflicting views from within the UK and the world at large. Here’s the full story. Toxic Mix The debate surrounding transgender rights and care in the UK has become a toxic mix of culture … Read more
Daniel Kebede, leader of the National Education Union, has called for an urgent government inquiry into the escalating issue of misogyny among young men in UK schools, citing concerns over easy access to damaging online content. Here’s the full story. Online Misogyny The spreading virus of misogyny online has sped up in recent years, with … Read more
MPs’ groundbreaking proposal to decriminalize abortion up to 24 weeks in England and Wales ignites passionate debates, signalling a pivotal moment in the fight for reproductive rights and healthcare reform. Here’s the full story. Roe v Wade Following the overturning of Roe v Wade in the United States, reproductive rights and safe, legal abortion access … Read more
MPs have challenged the Charity Commission’s handling of its Global Warming Policy Foundation investigation, alleging unlawful delay and highlighting concerns over the think tank’s climate scepticism. Here’s the full story. Hard to Ignore As the world continues to heat up, and this spring is already set to see more record-breaking weather events, from heat waves … Read more
Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger advocates for a reevaluation of Britain’s defence strategy, urging Britons to prepare for national service in response to evolving security threats. Here’s the full story. Shake Up The war in Ukraine has shaken up the world’s security apparatus in a way not seen in a generation or more. Rethinking … Read more
British farmers advocate for a universal basic income amidst post-Brexit struggles, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable financial support in the agricultural sector. Here’s the full story. Cracks in the Dam With the much-vaunted sunlit uplands of Brexit completely failing to appear, the cracks in the post-Brexit uplands of Brexit plans are starting to appear. … Read more