Grant Gallacher

Controversial record-breaking sentences for Just Stop Oil protesters have sparked outrage and legal appeals, and more trials are expected. Here’s the full story. Draconian Sentences Over the past few months, the environmental activist group Just Stop Oil has rarely been out of the headlines. The draconian sentences handed down to 5 protesters for staging a … Read more

A former Twitter executive is calling for Elon Musk’s arrest over claims he incited civil unrest in the UK, raising serious questions about the power and accountability of tech billionaires. Here’s the full story. The Downfall of Twitter Since Elon Musk bought X, formerly known as Twitter, for the princely sum of $44 billion in … Read more

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has responded after a viral prank disrupted her book tour event, sparking a heated debate over free speech. Here’s the full story. Truss Can’t Escape Her Past After losing her seat at the last general election, Liz Truss, the UK’s shortest-serving Prime Minister, has attempted to carve out a niche … Read more

As the UK economy gains strength, slowing wage growth raises new questions about the road ahead. Here’s the full story. Signs of Recovery The UK economy finally appeared to show signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024, expanding by 0.6% between April and June. The growth rate of 0.7% in the first quarter … Read more

In a bold and unexpected move, Ukrainian forces have launched an offensive into Russia’s Kursk region using British Challenger tanks for the first time, raising tensions and strategic stakes in the ongoing conflict—here’s the full story. Startling Military Move In news that would have signalled the start of World War III during the Cold War, … Read more

A new poll reveals widespread public indifference to the Conservative leadership race, proving most voters don’t care who succeeds Rishi Sunak. Here’s the full story. An Unenviable Task Won’t someone think of the poor Conservative Party? Following the worst election results in the party’s history, the UK’s former “natural party of government” is in the … Read more

Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure within Labour to raise capital gains tax in a bid to fund public services without increasing VAT, income tax, or National Insurance. Here’s the full story. Rachel Reeves Under Pressure  Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor, has found herself under significant pressure from within the Labour Party to raise capital gains … Read more

Trump’s fiery rally speech has reignited his transatlantic feud with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, as the former President launches into claims of jihad in the UK. Here’s the full story. Strange Rally Speech Former President Donald Trump took some time out of his many ongoing court cases to deliver a strange rally speech, even by … Read more

Rishi Sunak’s ascent to power was marked by remarkable good fortune, but his tenure as Prime Minister was riddled with missteps that almost brought the Conservative Party to its knees. Here’s the full story. Rapid Rise Rishi Sunak, the former Prime Minister, had a remarkably rapid and smooth rise to the highest office in the … Read more

In an attempt to reset post-Brexit relations, Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls for European cooperation at the EPC summit, tackling issues from Ukraine support to migration and energy security. Here’s the full story. Mending Strained Relationships In an attempt to mend the strained relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union post-Brexit, Keir Starmer … Read more