Grant Gallacher

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has criticised Vice President Kamala Harris’s record, as European allies quietly worry about Harris’s potential presidential run. Here’s the full story. Truss Takes on Harris Liz Truss, the former Prime Minister with the dubious honour of being the shortest-serving leader in the country’s history, recently launched into a full-throated … Read more

Labour’s quest to mend EU ties while sidestepping Brexit pitfalls could reshape Britain’s future, but the path is fraught with political and economic challenges, and the EU might not be as accommodating as they would like. Here’s the full story. Navigating Complexities As the Labour Party, under Keir Starmer’s leadership, readies itself for potential electoral … Read more

The UK Supreme Court has decisively ruled against Shamima Begum’s appeal to restore her British citizenship, reinforcing earlier decisions and sparking debate over national security and human rights. Here’s the full story. Another Significant Setback Shamima Begum, the British teenager who travelled to Syria to join the Islamic State (IS), has faced another significant setback … Read more

Elon Musk’s provocative comments on Britain’s recent riots have sparked a heated political debate and drawn sharp criticism from UK officials. Here’s the full story. Great Power, No Responsibility Elon Musk is widely regarded as the world’s richest man. However, a string of recent decisions and statements, ranging from eccentric to menacing, have called into … Read more

The government has repealed the Conservatives’ controversial anti-strike law, marking the start of what unions and workers hope will be a significant shift in industrial relations. Here’s the full story. Resetting Industrial Relations The recently elected Labour government has begun the long process of resetting industrial relations in the UK by unpicking some of the … Read more

Elon Musk has intensified his clash with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, accusing him of endorsing “two-tier” policing in provocative and conspiratorial tweets that have elicited an immediate outcry. Here’s the full story. Intensifying Attacks Just hours after Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, formerly Twitter, attacked Keir Starmer for his handling of the … Read more

As riots erupt across England, the Conservative Party faces accusations of stoking anti-immigrant sentiment through controversial rhetoric and campaign materials. Here’s the full story. Blame Game Begins As racist riots continue to spread across England, the blame game has begun, with politicians and the public looking for who may be held responsible for the violent … Read more

The UK government is investigating whether foreign state actors are amplifying disinformation that has sparked violent far-right riots across the country. Here’s the full story. Anti-Immigrant Violence With the UK currently engulfed in a wave of anti-immigrant violence and far-right riots following the tragic stabbing of three children in Southport, online conspiracy theories and disinformation, … Read more

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss faced a hostile audience at the Edinburgh Fringe as she delivered a stark warning about the potential demise of the Conservative Party, calling for radical change to ensure its survival. Here’s the full story. Truss’s Poor Reception The Edinburgh Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world, has had its … Read more

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confronted Elon Musk over controversial “civil war” comments as the nation grapples with escalating far-right violence. Here’s the full story. Social Media’s Role Following the wave of far-right violence which has engulfed various towns and cities across England, with mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers coming under sustained attack, … Read more