Politics

Find out what the UK Covid inquiry is looking into, the timescale and what we can expect. What Is the Inquiry? The public inquiry is independent and has been created to investigate the UK’s response to the pandemic, the impact of COVID-19 and what we can learn from it.  An Experienced Chairperson Baroness Heather Hallett … Read more

More than 120 prominent business leaders have endorsed the Labour Party’s economic plans ahead of the general election, which has dramatically boosted the party’s financial credibility. Here’s the full story. Significant Boost The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, has received a significant boost to its chances at election ahead of the fast-approaching general election, … Read more

Labour leader Keir Starmer defends adjusting his 2020 socialist pledges due to economic constraints, facing criticism from the left as he emphasises prioritising national stability. Here’s the full story. Progressive Promises Labour leader Keir Starmer has been under increasing pressure over the rowing back of a series of progressive promises he made in his 2020 … Read more

The Tory Party is targeting elderly people for the general election with a number of contentious new laws. First, it was national conscription, and now this. Here’s the full story. Tory’s Smash and Grab In a bid to smash and grab as many elderly voters as they can before the election, the Conservatives have just … Read more

Senior diplomats have warned that a potential Labour government’s aspirations for closer ties with the EU post-Brexit face formidable challenges. Here’s the full story. Prospective Labour Government In a sign of just how seriously the British establishment is taking the prospect of an incoming Labour government led by Keir Starmer, senior diplomats, including former British … Read more

Conservative MP Lucy Allan has been suspended from the party after endorsing a Reform UK candidate, highlighting internal divisions and complicating Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s election campaign. Here’s the full story. Significant Blow In yet another significant blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s already shaky election campaign launch, Conservative MP Lucy Allan was suspended from … Read more

Considering arming UK police? Here are 20 reasons why that’s a spectacularly bad idea, especially when compared to the trigger-happy approach of US law enforcement. 1. Historical Context UK police have a long tradition of being unarmed, dating back to Sir Robert Peel’s formation of the modern police force in 1829. Breaking this tradition would … Read more

The Conservative Party’s new “Triple Lock Plus” policy aims to bolster pensioners’ financial security by ensuring annual increases in state pensions and personal tax allowances, thereby regaining support from older voters. Here’s the full story. “Triple Lock Plus” The Conservative Party has announced a new pension policy, dubbed the “Triple Lock Plus,” in a strategic … Read more

Keir Starmer has made headlines recently for suggesting 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote. Political rivals have also pointed out that in 2020, he suggested that EU citizens living in the UK should be allowed to vote. Starmer Made Suggestion in 2020 When campaigning to be Labour leader in 2020, Starmer suggested that EU nationals … Read more

Serial headline grabber Nigel Farage has once again found himself in the spotlight after claiming an increasing number of Muslims don’t share British values. The comments were part of a criticism of Rishi Sunak’s record on immigration. Farage Unhappy About Immigration Farage told Sky News’ Trevor Phillips that Rishi Sunak had allowed “more people into … Read more