Politics

A recent survey unveils Brexit, Partygate, and historical scandals as key factors driving disillusionment in UK democracy, sparking calls for urgent reform. Here’s the full story. Political Upheaval Following what seems like years of political upheaval in the UK, a recent survey conducted by Savanta has revealed just how badly the British public views their … Read more

The Home Office has announced it will look to crack down on “extremists” entering the country legally, striking fear in the public as protestors from all walks of life continue to call for a cease-fire in Gaza. Government’s Measures Against Hate Preachers The UK government is set to introduce measures aimed at preventing “extremists” from … Read more

An existing scheme has been modified meaning that prisoners can now be released up to 70 days early, to combat overcrowding in jails in England and Wales. An Overcrowding Problem As of March 2024, 88,220 of the 89,000 places in English and Welsh prisons were occupied, leaving just 780 places available. Tackling the Issue A … Read more

The London Borough of Havering was on the brink of financial collapse just weeks ago, but a loan of £54 million has now been accepted. With 26 councils in the UK teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, others won’t be so lucky. Budget Approval Amid Crisis Havering Council successfully signed off its budget after the … Read more

According to reports, the Prime Minister was left “furious” with General Sir Patrick Sanders after he recently warned the public could face conscription if Britain was to go into an all-out conflict with Russia. UK Army Size Controversy Emerges General Sir Patrick Sanders recently claimed that the British army is too small to fight a … Read more

Amidst a contentious debate over restroom inclusivity, the UK government has proposed legislation mandating separate male and female toilets in new non-residential buildings, sparking criticism from transgender rights groups. Here’s the full story. Culture War Issues Following the Conservatives’ bruising local election losses, the government seems to be ramping up its rhetoric over culture war … Read more

Following a disastrous set of local election results, the Tories are urged to move to the Right. Having lost a significant amount of vote share on issues such as immigration and tax rates, some Tories are urging a re-think to strategy. Reform Eating into Vote Share The biggest beneficiary of the Tory deserters is Reform. … Read more

Reform UK leader Richard Tice has slammed the party’s recent defeat in the Rochdale by-election, saying that the public need to know the “truth” about the election that allegedly had “implications for our democracy.” Tice Alleges Election Misconduct Richard Tice, leader of the right-wing political party Reform UK, asserted that the Rochdale by-election was not … Read more

After Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for a halt on protests that target MPs and their property, a man has admitted to setting Tory MP Mike Freer’s shed on fire back in December, resulting in the MP stepping down. Arson Admission in MP’s Shed Fire Paul Harwood has admitted to setting fire to a shed … Read more

Tourism has always been an economic boost for countries, but some countries are taking action to reduce foot traffic, and the UK has upped the ante.  Different Treatments for Tourists Tourists feel unwanted, especially in the EU, as they clamp down to deter visitors. It’s not unusual for countries to treat tourists differently, and this … Read more