Grant Gallacher

Nigel Farage has changed his direction of travel in UK politics again this week as Reform gains support. Here’s the full story. Change of Plans In what may be the most expected turnaround in British political history, Nigel Farage, the new leader of Reform UK, the party that metamorphosed out of his Brexit party after … Read more

Broadcaster Iain Dale withdrew from the Conservative candidacy for Tunbridge Wells only days after announcing he would stand after past controversial comments about the town resurfaced. Here’s the full story. Conservative Nomination Iain Dale, the prominent broadcaster and long-time vocal Conservative supporter, recently announced that he would run for the Conservative nomination for Tunbridge Wells.  … Read more

Both Labour and the Conservatives have pledged not to raise VAT, income tax rates, or National Insurance if elected, instead focusing on economic stability through frozen tax thresholds until 2028, impacting millions of taxpayers through fiscal drag. Here’s the full story. Tax Plans In the lead-up to the general election, Labour, the Conservatives, and the … Read more

The Labour Party faces internal strife as accusations of a left-wing “purge” as controversial deselections of veteran members like Diane Abbott and Faiza Shaheen highlight deep ideological divides ahead of the upcoming election. Here’s the full story. Left-Wing “Purge” The Labour Party is facing mounting internal tensions as accusations of a “purge” against left-wing members … Read more

London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges Labour to reconsider its rejection of an EU youth mobility scheme, highlighting its potential economic and cultural benefits amidst ongoing internal party debates on post-Brexit policies. Here’s the full story. UK’s Most Divisive Issue In an election campaign with remarkably few discussions about Brexit, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has stuck … Read more

Mark Logan, former Conservative MP for Bolton North East, has defected to Labour, citing disillusionment with Tory policies and a desire for renewed optimism in British politics. Here’s the full story. Bruising Election Campaign In a dramatic political twist that will be well received by Keir Starmer’s Labour Party following a bruising few days of … Read more

Angela Rayner has defended Diane Abbott’s right to stand as a Labour candidate amidst internal party tensions and allegations of a left-wing purge. Here’s the full story. Rayner’s Intervention The controversy surrounding Diane Abbott, the UK’s first black woman MP, has been ratcheted up another few notches following the intervention of Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela … Read more

Both Labour and Conservatives face significant challenges as the Green Party’s growing support, especially among younger voters, threatens to impact critical marginal seats in the upcoming general election. Here’s the full story. Significant Strides The Green Party is making significant strides in British politics, positioning itself as an unashamedly progressive party which could take votes … Read more

The potential election of a Labour government in the UK under Keir Starmer could herald a new era of EU-UK relations, with both sides expressing cautious optimism. Here’s the full story. Piquing Europe’s Interest The possibility of a Labour government led by Keir Starmer is generating considerable interest across Europe, including among those who voted … Read more

Diane Abbott’s fight to stay an MP amid Labour’s allegations of a leftwing purge taking place within the party has highlighted internal party conflicts ahead of the election. Here’s the full story. First Bumps in the Road Following Rishi Sunak’s bungled start to the general election campaign, Keir Starmer’s Labour Party may have hit its … Read more