Grant Gallacher

Amid escalating diplomatic tensions, Russia has expelled the British military attaché in retaliation, marking a tit-for-tat exchange reflecting more profound geopolitical rivalries and security concerns between the two nations. Here’s the full story. Tit-for-Tat Following the recent expulsion of a Russian military attaché from London, Russia has responded in a tit-for-tat fashion by ordering the … Read more

Labour’s shadow ministers have reaffirmed unwavering support for Ukraine during a diplomatic visit to Kyiv, promising continuity in assistance regardless of political shifts. Here’s the full story. Two Years of War As Russia’s war in Ukraine drags into its second year, Labour Party shadow Ministers have used a recent visit to Ukraine to reaffirm their … Read more

Bill Browder has urged MPs to seize Russian assets to assist Ukraine in its war against Putin’s regime, but many in the Conservative Party are loath to attack personal property rights. Here’s the full story. Much Heat, Little Light As Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on, discussions on how to punish Russia for launching the … Read more

Following Rishi Sunak’s pledge on national security, the Conservative Party is facing scrutiny over an accidental data breach that exposed hundreds of email addresses, prompting questions about its ability to safeguard sensitive information. Here’s the full story. Bad Start Rishi Sunak’s week has got off to a bad start. After his latest pivot to national … Read more

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from union chiefs over proposed workers’ rights reforms amidst concerns of watering down, while a surprising poll reveals even Tory voters support key elements of the ‘New Deal for Working People’. Here’s the full story. Hardest Job in Politics It has been said that the hardest job in … Read more

The UK government has abandoned Suella Braverman’s plans to criminalise rough sleeping after a Tory backlash, opting for revised legislation focusing on support services amid outcry from homeless charities. Here’s the full story. Unexpected Turnaround In an unexpected turnaround, the UK government has backtracked on its controversial plans to criminalise homeless people after a sustained … Read more

Shocking revelations from a recent inquiry into traumatic childbirth experiences have prompted urgent calls for comprehensive reforms in maternity care in England. Here’s the full story. Birth Trauma According to a new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Birth Trauma, the NHS in England is suffering from a series of systemic failures which … Read more

Liz Truss’s memoir stirred controversy after the Cabinet Office alleged a breach of protocol, which was yet another failure for the seemingly cursed former Prime Minister. Here’s the full story. Guess Who’s Back Liz Truss has a new book, “Ten Years to Save the West,” in which she blames almost everyone else in her doomed … Read more

As Reform UK, led by Richard Tice, emerges as a formidable force in rightwing politics, Conservative MPs plead for unity, fearing the potential electoral impact that the party, aided by former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, may have in the upcoming general election. Here’s the full story. A Delicate Plea for Unity Image Credit: Shutterstock / … Read more