Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Grant Gallacher 
Nigel Farage has skyrocketed to the top of the UK’s MP earnings list, pulling in a staggering £1.2 million from his media work—raising eyebrows and sparking debate over the balance between public service and personal gain. Here’s the full story. Farage’s Dubious Honour Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK and occasionally present MP for … Read more
The UK Government is launching a bold new strategy to combat rising extremism and online misogyny, treating them as serious threats to public safety. Here’s the full story. Tackling Online Misogyny The UK Government has announced a potentially groundbreaking shift in its approach to tackling extremism, with a specific focus on combating the extreme misogyny … Read more
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has quietly raked in nearly £60,000 from international speaking fees, making her the highest-earning MP for giving talks this year. Here’s the full story. “Mad, Bad and Dangerous” Disgraced former Home Secretary and Conservative leadership dropout Suella Braverman may have had her hopes of leading her party dashed because, in … Read more
As new strikes loom and the government faces accusations of being too lenient with unions, tensions rise over a controversial pay deal that could reshape the future of Britain’s railways. Here’s the full story. Fresh Strikes Cause Outrage Fresh strikes by train drivers and Border Force officers have, predictably, caused howls of outrage from rightwing … Read more
Ireland unveils emergency legislation to return asylum seekers to the UK amid concerns over migration policies, sparking debate with British authorities. Here’s the full story. Worst of Times It has never been very easy to be an asylum seeker, torn away from a previous life, loved ones and the country you called home to seek … Read more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to deliver her first Budget with a plan to ease the lives of millions of British workers by raising the minimum wage. Here’s the full story. Minimum Wage Increase Rachel Reeves, the UK’s first female Chancellor of the Exchequer, is reportedly considering an increase in the national minimum wage as … Read more
Russia has threatened to attack British targets if Ukraine uses UK-supplied weapons amid rising tensions and the recent arrest of a British man charged with spying for Russia. Here’s the full story. Russia Threatens UK In a significant escalation of tensions, Russia has threatened to strike British targets if Ukraine uses UK-supplied weapons against Russian … Read more
After the tragic Southport killings, Nigel Farage’s controversial comments have sparked a fierce political debate, with Tory leadership hopefuls James Cleverly and Mel Stride calling for accountability. Here’s the full story. Farage Faces Criticism Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, right-wing commentator and occasional MP for Clacton, has received sustained criticism following his controversial comments … Read more
Jeremy Corbyn and a group of newly elected independents are quietly planning a move that could shake up Parliament. Here’s the full story. New Parliamentary Alliance Jeremy Corbyn, the former Labour leader, lifelong left-wing campaigner, and current independent MP for Islington North, has reportedly been involved in active discussions with the four other newly elected … Read more
Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, fresh off a historic gold medal win, is taking legal action against high-profile figures like JK Rowling and Elon Musk, alleging cyber-harassment over their controversial posts on X, formerly Twitter. Here’s the full story. Gender-Critical Silence JK Rowling, the world-famous author of the Harry Potter series who is increasingly becoming … Read more