Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Kira Jade Lang-Pertoll 
A UN expert has urged the UK government to review its indefinite prison sentences for Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP). IPP Introduced in 2005 by Labour The IPP, introduced in 2005 by Labour, allowed the courts to implement prison sentences with no set release date. IPP Were Indefinite Sentences Between 2005-2012 IPP sentences were indefinite … Read more
Three men have been sentenced to prison terms in light of their social media activity fueling the recent unrest in the UK. Unrest Still Plagueing the UK With the ongoing riots and unrest that have swept across the UK following the Southport murders, authorities are finally beginning to implement measures that will hopefully deter such … Read more
Leading Tory Kemi Badenoch has been facing criticism after her 2018 comments about immigration surfaced, revealing a stance that contradicts her current position. Remarks Causing Controversy The remarks causing all the controversy were depicted in a video of Badenoch speaking in the Commons in 2018. At the time, she was a backbench MP and advocated … Read more
The former Prime Minister, Liz Truss, furiously walked off stage after a wilted lettuce appeared on a banner behind her with the words “I crashed the economy.” Book Tour Blunder Truss was at Beccles, Suffolk, answering questions as part of her book tour when a campaign group Led by Donkeys performed the stunt. Promoting Her … Read more
Two twelve-year-olds have been convicted for involvement in the riots in Manchester and Southport. Fatal Stabbings Lead to Riots Riots broke out across the UK following the fatal stabbing of three young girls in a dance class, and eight other children were critically injured. Misinformation About Suspects Leads to Disorder Misinformation about the suspect’s identity … Read more
Vacant properties around the UK are being used to grow cannabis in high volumes by crime syndicates that are profiting millions of pounds. High Street Property Being Used for Drug Cultivation According to the National Police Chiefs’ Council, vacant pubs, cafes, nightclubs and office buildings are being used by gangs to operate their drug network. … Read more
Vaping has reached an all-time high among adults in the UK, the highest level recorded in eight years. It was expected vaping would help people quit smoking, but is it merely giving people a new vice? 5.6 Million Adults in the UK Vape 5.6 million adults in Britain vape; that’s about 11% of the population … Read more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been trying to tackle the UK’s finances, making tough decisions no one wants to make, only to be hit with a £47 billion bill in outstanding compensations. “Black Hole” Discovered First Earlier this year, she uncovered a £22 billion ‘black hole’ in the public finances, which she has been trying to … Read more
UK homebuilding companies are expressing a positive outlook for the construction industry due to the new planning reforms and the Bank of England’s reduced key interest rate. The economy is looking better, and interest in potential buyers is increasing. Improved Customer Confidence Due to Cuts Improved customer confidence has seen a rise in potential buyers … Read more
The infant mortality rate is on the rise in the UK, with the Black and Asian ethnic groups in the North of England more vulnerable than the others. Care Staggered for Ethnic Groups The disparities show a trend that certain socioeconomically deprived areas and Black and Asian communities are not getting the same care and … Read more