Cyprus president calls for frank discussion on UK’s ‘colonial’ bases
The Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) of Akrotiri and Dhekelia are a direct legacy of Cyprus’s independence from British rule in 1960. Under the meticulously negotiated Treaty of Establishment, which granted…
Peers debate possible decriminalisation of abortion
At the heart of the debate was an amendment, originally known as the Antoniazzi amendment in the Commons, which sought to remove abortion from the criminal statute books, specifically the…
Angela Rayner’s explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
This was no mere policy intervention; it resonated as a deeply felt cry of frustration from a senior Labour figure, seemingly underwhelmed by what she perceives as the party’s underwhelming…
Angela Rayner warns against ‘un-British’ immigration reforms
Under the government’s plans, the standard period for most migrant workers to achieve permanent residence – also known as indefinite leave to remain – would double from five years to…
Reform UK council leader narrowly survives no confidence vote
George Finch, a relatively new but impactful presence in Warwickshire politics, rose to prominence following a significant shift in local allegiances. A former Conservative councillor with a reputation for fiscal…
How could assisted dying laws change across the UK?
Across the United Kingdom, a profound and deeply divisive debate over assisted dying is reaching critical junctures, with various legislative proposals moving through parliaments in Scotland, England, Wales, and the…
Reeves vows to stop UK tech from ‘drifting abroad’
Later on Tuesday, Reeves is set to deliver a highly anticipated lecture to a gathering of prominent business leaders in London, where she will further elaborate on her comprehensive strategy…
Keir Starmer says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has affirmed that the United Kingdom is actively collaborating with international partners to formulate a "viable, collective plan" aimed at restoring full navigation through the…
Companies offered £3,000 to hire unemployed under-24s.
The government has unveiled a significant new initiative designed to combat the escalating crisis of youth unemployment, offering companies a substantial £3,000 grant for each young person they employ who…
Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs
The current proposed legislation, which seeks to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, is a Private Member’s Bill. Such bills are introduced by individual MPs or Peers, rather than…
















