Tag: Politics

The Metropolitan Police recently made a major blunder by exposing the names of alleged victims in the Westminster honeytrap scandal through an email data breach. The force admitted that an email related to the...

Kim Leadbeater, an energetic and engaging MP, has taken on the cause of legalizing assisted dying. With her personal experience of tragic loss, she has been a strong advocate for this change. However, the...

MPs have recently voted in a historic move to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales. This bill would allow terminally ill individuals with less than six months to live the right to end...

The Mauritian government has decided to conduct an independent review of the Chagos Islands agreement, casting doubt on the future of Sir Keir Starmer's deal. The new administration in Mauritius has expressed concerns about...

During a recent assisted dying debate in the House of Commons, Independent MP Adnan Hussain stirred controversy by questioning Labour's decision to cut winter fuel payments for some terminally ill pensioners. His comments, which...

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Louise Haigh has stepped down from her position as Transport Secretary, marking the first resignation from Sir Keir Starmer's government. This decision came after she admitted to making a false report to the police...

MPs are gearing up to discuss the assisted dying bill in the House of Commons, with expectations that the vote will be a close one. The bill, proposed by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, will...

MPs are on the verge of making a historic decision on whether to legalize assisted dying for individuals with less than six months to live. The private member's bill, introduced by Labour backbencher Kim...

Louise Haigh, the UK transport secretary, has decided to step down from her position after admitting to providing false information to the police regarding a work mobile phone back in 2013. In a letter...

Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, has openly admitted to pleading guilty to an offense where she mistakenly informed the police that her work mobile phone was stolen a decade ago. This admission came to light...

Vladimir Putin has issued a threat to strike Kyiv with Oreshnik missiles, claiming that these intermediate-range weapons are unstoppable by any air defense system. The Russian president stated that these missiles could be used...

Louise Haigh, the transport secretary, recently came under scrutiny after it was revealed that she had a conviction for fraud by misrepresentation back in 2013. The incident occurred when Haigh, who was in her...

Sir Keir Starmer has accused the Conservatives of using Brexit to run a “one-nation experiment in open borders” after eye-watering migration figures revealed that more than 900,000 people entered the UK in 2023. The...

Ministers have announced a significant shift in council funding, with a focus on redirecting money from wealthier areas to the most deprived towns and cities in England. This marks a departure from the previous...

Kim Leadbeater is making a strong case for the legalization of assisted dying, calling it a unique opportunity that comes once in a decade. In her final appeal to parliament before a crucial vote,...

Heathrow Airport's CEO, Thomas Woldbye, has recently stated that in addition to a decade of construction work over the M25's busiest junction, government approval is necessary for the airport's expansion plans to include a...

Former MP Andrea Jenkyns has left the Conservative Party and joined the Reform Party, led by Nigel Farage. This move is seen as a significant blow to the Tories, as Jenkyns was considered an...

Matt Hancock, the former health secretary, is calling on Members of Parliament to support the assisted dying bill proposed by Kim Leadbeater. He shared a touching story of a constituent who suffered from terminal...

This Thursday morning, Ukraine faced a widespread air raid, with officials warning that the country's energy infrastructure was once again the target of the Kremlin. The situation remains tense as the conflict between Russia...

Supporting Young Carers Through Music: Ed Davey's Christmas Number 1 ChallengeSir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, is no stranger to grabbing headlines with his unconventional approach to politics. From daring stunts...

Former Prime Minister Lord David Cameron has shifted his stance on assisted dying for terminally-ill adults by expressing his support for the proposed legislation. The Private Member’s Bill is set for a crucial debate...

A total of 111 women have come forward with accusations of abuse against Mohamed Al Fayed, with the youngest victim being just 13 years old. The Metropolitan Police are currently investigating over five individuals...

Police suspect that Mohamed Al Fayed may have sexually assaulted more than 111 women over a period of nearly 40 years. The youngest victim reported to be just 13 years old at the time....

Labour has confirmed that changes to disability benefit assessments are still moving forward, despite concerns raised by several charities. The Department for Work and Pensions is set to begin a consultation in Spring 2025...

A Labour MP recently called for a law to address Islamophobia, sparking concerns about Keir Starmer's stance on freedom of speech. Tahir Ali, MP for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley, highlighted the issue of...

The UK will continue to trade arms with Israel despite a ceasefire in Lebanon, as confirmed by Keir Starmer. The prime minister emphasized Israel's right to defend itself, especially against attacks from Iran. The...

Kemi Badenoch, the potential future leader of the Conservatives, is contemplating implementing a new visa cap if her party wins the election. She acknowledged that past Tory governments have not fulfilled their promises regarding...

David Neuberger, the former president of the supreme court who has presided over significant assisted dying cases, has come out in support of the law change. He believes that the current status quo is...

Counter-terrorism police have taken action in response to potential terrorist activity linked to the banned Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) by arresting six suspects in London. The PKK, classified as a terrorist organization in the...

During a recent Prime Minister's Questions session, Kemi Badenoch, a Conservative leader, made a biscuit-themed remark towards Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister. Badenoch referred to Rayner as "the ginger nut" in a heated...

Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch faced off in a showdown at PMQs for the third time. The topic of assisted dying was a hotly debated issue among MPs, with former prime ministers Boris...

Esther Rantzen, a well-known television personality, has made a heartfelt plea to Members of Parliament to vote on the legalization of assisted dying. Rantzen, who is battling stage 4 lung cancer, emphasized the importance...

Angela Rayner, Yvette Cooper, and Rachel Reeves are among the UK cabinet ministers who have been banned from entering Russia in response to a fresh wave of sanctions on British officials. A total of...

Laila Soueif, a British-born mother, is set to meet with foreign secretary David Lammy to advocate for the release of her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, an Egyptian political prisoner who has been on a...

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah has officially taken effect, marking a significant development in the 14-month-long conflict. The ceasefire began at 0200 GMT, following a series of heavy raids on Beirut. By...

In England and Wales, prison inmates are facing dire conditions as they endure rat and spider bites, according to a recent report. The state of prisons in the region is alarming, with vermin infestations...

The UK has issued a warning to President Trump regarding the risks of a trade war that could potentially affect one million American jobs. With Trump threatening to impose tariffs on countries like Canada,...

The UK government has placed a ban on cabinet ministers from visiting Russia amidst a missile dispute between the two countries. This new sanction was announced by Moscow's foreign affairs ministry, which has also...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will recommend his cabinet to approve a ceasefire deal agreement to end the fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon. This decision comes after intense Israeli airstrikes on...

A stunned taxi driver in Norfolk was left amazed when he captured an image of what appeared to be President Donald Trump in the clouds during a storm. Rob Barke, a self-proclaimed 'cloud nut',...

The government's public sector financial accounts are facing major issues, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). The NAO has stated that the financial data related to hundreds of councils and authorities are unreliable,...

The small coastal town of Deal, in Kent, made headlines recently when it was temporarily renamed Great Deal for a day. This name change was part of a marketing campaign by Lebara Mobile to...

Europe has taken the lead in providing military aid to Ukraine amidst changes in the Trump administration, as reported in a local newspaper. Germany's defense minister, Boris Pistorius, announced that a new Nato mission...

Donald Trump announced on Monday that he plans to impose a 25% tariff on all products coming into the United States from Mexico and Canada. Additionally, he intends to add tariffs on China as...

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Labour has announced plans to get more people back to work and reduce the benefits bill in the UK. Keir Starmer acknowledged that the country is facing challenges and needs to be fixed. The...

Teenagers across England will soon have the opportunity to receive skills training at some of the country's most prominent institutions, including the Premier League, Royal Shakespeare Company, and Channel 4. This initiative is part...

The father of a former British soldier captured by Russian troops fighting for Ukraine expressed deep concerns about his son's safety and well-being. James Scott Rhys Anderson, a 22-year-old former British Army soldier, was...

The UK government has pledged to provide support to a former British soldier who is currently being held captive by the Russian army after he was captured while fighting for Ukraine. The man, identified...