Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Steve Hoyles 
The left-wing former leader of the Labour Party has seen over 50 years of association with the party come to an official end, as he announces he’ll stand as an independent in the upcoming general election. Blocked as Standing Last Year Labour formally blocked Jeremy Corbyn’s standing as a Labour candidate last year. The upcoming … Read more
A series of high-profile Tory MPs have decided to stand down at the next election. This signals a huge lack of faith that the Conservatives can even get close to winning in July. High Profile Tories Quitting In a double blow to Rishi Sunak, it’s not just the number of MPs standing down – it’s … Read more
A series of embarrassing gaffes have accompanied Rishi Sunak on the campaign trail so far. This has left many wondering if the Tories can get anything. Comms Team Didn’t Anticipate Issues Very Well When making the most anticipated election announcement in a couple of decades, you’d think the comms team would think things through. What … Read more
Recent analysis of GP waiting times shows that over 5 million monthly patients aren’t being seen within the government target of 14 days. Government Promise Made in 2022 In the post-COVID era, when the NHS was hugely overwhelmed, then-health secretary Thérèse Coffey promised to prioritise enabling patients to see a GP within 14 days with … Read more
Rishi Sunak admitted that there won’t be a single flight deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda before the election. The Rwanda Bill has been a metaphor for the Conservative government since 2015. Bill First Announced in 2022 The Rwanda bill was initially announced in 2022. It said anyone illegally seeking asylum in the UK from a … Read more
Security experts are worried public safety is at risk following official guidance for police to make fewer arrests. The news follows recent government policies to allow early release of criminals from prison. Letter From the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Contains Guidelines The letter says: “Consideration is to be given to pausing non-priority arrests and … Read more
After months of questioning and speculation, Rishi Sunak has announced the date of the next General Election. Sunak announced today that the country will head to the polls on July 4. Speculation Started in the Afternoon When asked at PMQs when he would announce a general election, Sunak responded with, “There is, Mr Speaker – … Read more
Having reached highs of 11.1% in October 2022, UK inflation has fallen to 2.3%, according to the Office for National Statistics. We’re finally getting closer to the Bank of England’s target of 2%. Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels Again The fall in inflation means we’re back to the lowest level since 2021, when the country emerged from … Read more
The latest Sunday Times Rich List shows that Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, have leapfrogged the King in wealth. Sunaks’ Now £122M Better Off According to the 2024 Rich List, their combined wealth was up £122m last year. This year’s figures show they are worth £651m, up from £529m in 2023. Where Do … Read more
New figures have emerged showing that Britain has taken back 50 migrants from Ireland. The returns came only a few months before Rishi Sunak announced he was “not interested” in taking back anyone who had fled to the Republic of Ireland. Rwanda Threat Causing Irish Immigration to Spike Ireland claims around 90% of their asylum … Read more