Politics

Amidst mounting scrutiny, the UK government faces criticism for diverting its overseas aid budget to cover domestic refugee support, prompting concerns over the efficacy and integrity of international development efforts. Here’s the full story.  Constant Controversies The relationship with the UK government and asylum seekers has been a difficult one, both recently and historically, with … Read more

Political upheaval grips the UK as the Liberal Democrats challenge the Tory government with a vote of no confidence following significant local election losses. Uncertainty Across the UK Following the recent local elections, UK politics are looking as uncertain as ever. With the Liberal Democrats winning more seats than the Tories, will their vote of … 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

As the dust begins to settle on an awful set of local election results for the Tories, a clearer picture of what is going wrong for them emerges. It’s a challenging read for the Tory party. How Did the Tories Perform Last Time Around? In 2021, the Conservatives had 2,345 councillors elected and controlled 63 … Read more

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s recent voting mishap has ignited a national conversation on the accessibility and integrity of electoral regulations in the UK. Here’s the full story. Hoisted by His Own Petard Disgraced former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was kicked out of power by his party following his handling of a Conservative sex … Read more

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson faces condemnation for doubling down on his “disgusting” comments about the traveller community, reigniting debates on discrimination and community relations. Here’s the full story. Long History Disgraced former Tory Lee Anderson, now Reform UK’s lone MP, has a long history of stirring up controversy. Racist and Islamophobic Anderson, who now … Read more

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has warned that Britain will become “unrecognizable,” criticizing the amount of work visas the Home Office has approved, despite only being removed from her role in November. Suella Braverman’s Warning Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has warned about the state of Britain’s border control arguing that the situation is unsustainable … Read more

If these local elections are a temperature check, the government will hope the thermometer is broken. They’ve suffered a series of devastating losses, indicating the scale of resentment toward this government. 107 Councils Holding Elections There has been a series of elections up and down the country. We’ve had local council elections, police and crime … Read more

The High Court ruled the UK government’s climate action plan unlawful for the second time, prompting calls for a much-needed revision to meet its emissions targets. Here’s the full story. It’s Getting Hot in Here As the climate emergency continues to heat up, with an unseasonably wet spring leaving some food rotting in the ground … Read more

The end of free movement between the UK and the EU has stirred plenty of debate. If you’re pining for the days of hopping from London to Lisbon without a hitch, here are 18 compelling reasons why reinstating free movement could benefit everyone involved. 1. Economic Growth Free movement encourages a dynamic workforce, boosting the … Read more