Grant Gallacher

John Swinney’s appointment as SNP leader heralds a fresh start for the party, as he pledges to unite members and steer a course toward renewal and stability in Scottish politics. Here’s the full story.  Calm and Collected The last few years in Scottish politics have been anything but calm and collected. There have been police … 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

Minister Johnny Mercer confronts a stark ultimatum from an Afghan inquiry, risking potential jail time as he refuses to disclose sources alleging British troop war crimes, igniting a debate on whistleblower protection and accountability. Here’s the full story.  Minister for Veterans Affairs The Minister for Veterans Affairs, Johnny Mercer, has been thrust into a high-stakes … Read more

As London’s mayoral race heats up, incumbent Sadiq Khan confronts allegations of misinformation from the Tory camp, prompting a closer examination of crime statistics that reveal a nuanced perspective on the city’s safety under his leadership. Here’s the full story. Election Fever The election fever in the United Kingdom is starting to heat up. Local … Read more

A recent government report warned of the increasing risk to global security, while the UK’s military defences seem to be falling apart or still being built. Here’s the full story.  Failure to Launch The UK military has not exactly covered itself in glory recently, following a test failure of the Trident missile system conducted by … Read more

A recent survey shows widespread support in the UK for formal apologies and reparations to descendants of enslaved people. This indicates a growing acknowledgement of historical injustices and calls for reconciliation. Here’s the full story. Long and Sordid History The United Kingdom has a long and sordid history of being involved with the Trans-Atalantic Slave … 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

Amidst escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron reaffirms Britain’s support for Ukraine’s defence efforts, asserting Ukraine’s right to utilise British weapons against Russian targets. Here’s the full story.  Second Year of War As the world marks the Russian war against Ukraine marching into its second year, the fighting has become … 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

French President Macron has issued a stark warning that European nationalists are ‘hidden Brexiteers’, urging vigilance against their rise amid crucial elections and escalating tensions with Russia. Here’s the full story. Nationalist Surge French President Emmanuel Macron has held up the UK’s disastrous decision to leave the EU, which just this week saw retailers warning … Read more