Politics

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s approval ratings are down while rising challenger Reform UK is moving up in the polls following the far-right riots that recently gripped the country. Here’s the full story. Approval Rating Plummet Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have plummeted just six weeks after his landslide victory in the recent general election. … Read more

Government borrowing has increased to higher than initially expected in a time when pay and costs for public services have risen. This has caused an imbalance in the money borrowed compared to the government’s spending. Spike in Borrowing The Office for National Statistics reported that July saw the largest borrowing figures since 2021, coming in … Read more

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

The government has implemented emergency measures to tackle prison overcrowding due to sentenced rioters. It’s a move designed to help ease the ongoing prison crisis, and prevent the system from breaking.  Operation Early Dawn Implemented as Emergency Measure The government has launched Operation Early Dawn, a long-term plan that allows defendants awaiting a court appearance … Read more

A UK campaign group is calling for a global wealth tax that could raise trillions to fund the climate crisis — will the world’s richest be forced to pay their share? Here’s the full story. £22 Billion Black Hole A new report from the UK-based campaign group Tax Justice Network shows a potential cure for … Read more

Northern Ireland is facing massive challenges fueled by unrest and riots. Starmer spoke to senior PSNI officers about the challenges. Here’s the progress.  Unrest in Northern Ireland Is Concerning Prime Minister Keir Starmer has addressed the public in a statement to express his concerns about the unrest in Northern Ireland. The recent riots have sparked … Read more

A nuclear missile test conducted by the UK, just off the coast of the US, has ended in failure for the second time in a row, resulting in questions about the UK’s readiness for a potential conflict with Russia. British Nuclear Missile Test Faces Setback The UK’s Trident 2 ballistic missile test ended in failure … Read more

Former Tory cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg, still reeling from his recent electoral defeat, is strongly considering a political comeback—despite admitting that the Conservatives “deserved” to lose. Here’s the full story. Considering Political Comeback Former Tory Cabinet Minister and soon-to-be reality TV star Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced that he is considering a political comeback after losing … 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

The UK’s relationship with Russia is tense and complex. There are many reasons why Russia is keeping a close eye on us, and it’s important to understand these concerns. Ever wondered why we might be in Russia’s sights? 1. NATO Membership The UK is a key member of NATO, an alliance Russia sees as a … Read more