Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
One candidate for the role of London Mayor has urged a new tunnel to be renamed the “Sadiq Khan Tunnel,” but is it likely to happen? Proposal for Renaming Tunnel A candidate for the role of London Mayor has considered renaming a tunnel after the current London Mayor Sadiq Khan. New Name Request Rob Blackie, … Read more
Almost 100 MPs have handed in their resignation ahead of the next upcoming election. Next Pole Brings Out the Resignations The next national poll needs to take place by January 2025 and 99 MPs have stood down, according to the House of Commons Library. Public Announcements Made Sixty-three Conservative MPs have made public announcements that … Read more
In a strategic move to target younger audiences, The Independent announces its acquisition of BuzzFeed and HuffPost operations in the UK and Ireland, signalling a significant shift in the region’s media landscape. Here’s the full story. Right Wing News The UK’s media ecosystem leans heavily to the right, with the two newspapers with the widest … Read more
The United Nations has slammed Sunak’s Rwanda proposal for its human rights breaches. Will Sunak finally cave to the pressure? UN Calls for Abandonment of Rwanda Scheme The United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) has urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to halt his Rwanda scheme. Rwanda Scheme Explained Sunak’s controversial Rwanda scheme aims to deport … Read more
According to an anonymous current Cabinet minister, the Prime Minister’s failures have led to the public’s disinterest in politics. Public Perception of the Tories A Cabinet minister expressed concern that the current Conservative government have made the public lose interest in politics. Scandals and a Recession With racism scandals, an economic crisis and failure to … Read more
Protesters have demanded an end to the exclusion of women at the Garrick Club, igniting a debate on tradition, privilege, and the role of secretive clubs in the running of the British state. Here’s the full story. Smoke-Filled Rooms The notion that the British state was run from smoke-filled wood-panelled rooms used to be the … Read more
Renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough defends the BBC licence fee amid a price hike, emphasising its vital role in supporting global programming as it navigates partnerships with commercial entities and potential shifts in advertising strategies. Here’s the full story. Uniting Figures With the situation in the UK so consistently volatile, there are very few figures … Read more
Migrant levels in the UK have surged in 2024 as a report reveals thousands of migrants have already entered the country as of April. Surge in Migrant Arrivals According to Home Office figures, thousands of migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel since the beginning of the year. Record Number of … Read more
Thames Water expects the public to pick up the bill for “years” of mismanagement after being called a “Disgrace” by the government. Government Warning to Thames Water Government Ministers have slammed the UK’s largest water firm, calling it a “disgrace” after putting its debt on the public. Water Price Hikes According to the government, the … Read more
The Office for National Statistics has reversed its decision on reporting homeless deaths, in a move that has been welcomed by campaigners. Here’s the full story. No Easy Existence It’s not easy to exist in the UK at the moment. The cost-of-living crisis has pushed millions of Brits into poverty, inflation is sky-high, and the … Read more