Politics

The Liberal Democrats are to unleash a strong campaign in the blue wall—the moderate Tory vote in the South of England. Around 2 million leaflets will be dropped through letterboxes, aiming to give disenfranchised Tory voters a political home.  Lib Dems and Tories – An Uneasy Relationship It wasn’t too long ago that the Liberal … Read more

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

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to reintroduce National Service for 18-year-olds, offering full-time military placements or part-time volunteer schemes to foster national unity if the Conservatives win the general election. Here’s the full story. Off to a Bad Start The Conservatives are not having a good start to the election campaign, which their leader, … Read more

Northern Ireland remains a land of unresolved issues and mounting tensions post-Brexit. But how deep do these conflicts run, and what are their potential repercussions? 1. Assembly Shutdown The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has boycotted the Northern Ireland Assembly since early 2022, unhappy with the Brexit-induced Northern Ireland Protocol. This boycott has left the region … Read more

As the UK election looms, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces intense criticism from within his party, a confident Labour opposition and an increasingly indifferent general public. Here’s the full story. Shock and Dismay Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s surprise decision to announce a snap election for July 4th has led to a wide range of reactions … Read more

In a high-stakes general election campaign, the Conservatives and Labour clash over economic policies, tax cuts, and workers’ rights, presenting contrasting visions for the UK’s future. Here’s the full story. Dividing Lines As the election creeps ever closer, dividing lines have begun to appear between the two main parties, the Conservatives and Labour, on the … Read more

Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged to lower the voting age to 16 if his party wins the general election. This would mark a significant shift in the UK’s electorate and aim to engage younger voters in the democratic process. Here’s the full story. Extending Voting Rights In one of the biggest shakeups of British … Read more

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are set to participate in head-to-head televised election debates, sidelining smaller parties, much to the smaller parties’ annoyance. Here’s the full story. Televised Debates As the election draws closer, the stage is set for a series of high-profile televised election debates, with Labour leader Keir … 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

In the face of a looming electoral defeat, a record number of Conservative MPs, including Michael Gove, are stepping down, highlighting the deepening crisis within the party. Here’s the full story. Mass Departures As the highly anticipated general election on July 4 draws ever closer, a wave of Conservative MPs appear to have seen the … Read more