Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Grant Gallacher 
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to reintroduce National Service for 18-year-olds, offering full-time military placements or part-time volunteer schemes to foster national unity if the Conservatives win the general election. Here’s the full story. Off to a Bad Start The Conservatives are not having a good start to the election campaign, which their leader, … Read more
As the UK election looms, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces intense criticism from within his party, a confident Labour opposition and an increasingly indifferent general public. Here’s the full story. Shock and Dismay Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s surprise decision to announce a snap election for July 4th has led to a wide range of reactions … Read more
In a high-stakes general election campaign, the Conservatives and Labour clash over economic policies, tax cuts, and workers’ rights, presenting contrasting visions for the UK’s future. Here’s the full story. Dividing Lines As the election creeps ever closer, dividing lines have begun to appear between the two main parties, the Conservatives and Labour, on the … Read more
Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged to lower the voting age to 16 if his party wins the general election. This would mark a significant shift in the UK’s electorate and aim to engage younger voters in the democratic process. Here’s the full story. Extending Voting Rights In one of the biggest shakeups of British … Read more
Former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has warned that the UK remains unprepared for the next inevitable pandemic, emphasising the need for continuous governmental focus and proactive measures akin to military readiness. Here’s the full story. Democracy in Action With the general election rapidly approaching, it can sometimes be comforting to forget the world … Read more
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are set to participate in head-to-head televised election debates, sidelining smaller parties, much to the smaller parties’ annoyance. Here’s the full story. Televised Debates As the election draws closer, the stage is set for a series of high-profile televised election debates, with Labour leader Keir … Read more
In the face of a looming electoral defeat, a record number of Conservative MPs, including Michael Gove, are stepping down, highlighting the deepening crisis within the party. Here’s the full story. Mass Departures As the highly anticipated general election on July 4 draws ever closer, a wave of Conservative MPs appear to have seen the … Read more
Kemi Badenoch, the Equalities Minister, has stirred up the election debate with a firm defence of single-sex spaces, highlighting a contentious cultural issue amid public frustration over divisive political tactics. Here’s the full story. Culture War Debate Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch has waded into the pre-election debate by firmly positioning herself as a staunch defender … Read more
J.K. Rowling has criticised Labour leader Keir Starmer’s stance on trans issues following the exclusion of outspoken women’s rights advocate Rosie Duffield from a critical election event, highlighting ongoing tensions within the party over gender identity politics. Here’s the full story. Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling, the author of the massively successful Harry Potter series, … Read more
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has announced his independent candidacy for Islington North, challenging the Labour Party after being barred from running under its banner. Here’s the full story. Independent Candidate Jeremy Corbyn, the lifetime left-wing campaigner and former leader of the Labour Party, has officially announced his intention to run as an independent candidate … Read more