Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Grant Gallacher 
Amidst concerns over legal risks, educators in England have raised concerns over the complexities of helping transgender pupils in the face of government guidance that has been dismissed as overly vague. Here’s the full story. Transgender Pupils As England grapples with formulating comprehensive guidance for the treatment of transgender pupils, teachers and unions are voicing … Read more
Diane Abbott has accused the Conservative Party of exploiting racial tensions ahead of the general election, citing abusive remarks and policy manoeuvres as evidence of a concerning trend in British politics. Here’s the full story. Accusations Diane Abbott, the UK’s longest-serving black MP, has levied accusations against the Conservative Party, alleging that they were intending … Read more
Penny Mordaunt has urged Whitehall to abandon ‘woke’ language in official documents, sparking debates over the role of gender neutrality and biological distinctions in public discourse. Here’s the full story. More Secure Ground The Conservative government, devoid of any real progress on the economy, their Rwanda policy or the cost of living crisis and beset … Read more
The UK government has proposed updates to the NHS constitution, aiming to allocate single rooms for transgender patients in hospitals, sparking criticism and concerns within the healthcare community. Here’s the full story. Political Battleground Following the release of the Cass report, healthcare for transgender individuals has become another battleground on which it appears the upcoming … Read more
Proposed reforms to disability benefits in the UK have sparked controversy as the government considers withdrawing support for individuals with mental health conditions, prompting outcry from advocates and opposition leaders alike. Here’s the full story. Policy Changes Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride has proposed sweeping and significant policy changes to disability benefits in an … Read more
In a frank exchange of differing perspectives, Peter Mandelson’s scepticism towards the UK rejoining the EU contrasts with the British Chambers of Commerce’s call for bold post-Brexit strategies. Here’s the full story. Turn for the Worse Since the Brexit referendum in 2016, British politics seems to have taken a turn for the worse, without the … Read more
Amidst record-low approval ratings and internal dissent, Tory rebels have unveiled a 100-day policy blitz strategy to counter potential election setbacks while Labour seizes the opportunity to bolster its stance on healthcare. Here’s the full story. Upcoming Elections As the UK braces itself for the upcoming local elections, in which the Conservatives are preparing for … Read more
Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger advocates for a reevaluation of Britain’s defence strategy, urging Britons to prepare for national service in response to evolving security threats. Here’s the full story. Shake Up The war in Ukraine has shaken up the world’s security apparatus in a way not seen in a generation or more. Rethinking … Read more
Amid mounting challenges, UK officials vow to locate missing asylum seekers in Rwanda deportation plan, all while facing political and diplomatic scrutiny. Here’s the full story. Legion of Problems The deportation of thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda, a cornerstone of the UK government’s migration policy, has encountered a legion of problems since its inception. … Read more
The UK government’s controversial detention operation has launched earlier than expected, as it accelerates preparations to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, amidst mounting legal challenges and social outcry. Here’s the full story. New Low It can be tempting to think that politics has, must have, reached a new low, and then something can come around … Read more