Grant Gallacher

The UK government has proposed updates to the NHS constitution, aiming to allocate single rooms for transgender patients in hospitals, sparking criticism and concerns within the healthcare community. Here’s the full story. Political Battleground Following the release of the Cass report, healthcare for transgender individuals has become another battleground on which it appears the upcoming … Read more

London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges Labour to reconsider its rejection of an EU youth mobility scheme, highlighting its potential economic and cultural benefits amidst ongoing internal party debates on post-Brexit policies. Here’s the full story. UK’s Most Divisive Issue In an election campaign with remarkably few discussions about Brexit, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has stuck … Read more

Liz Truss has proposed legislation aimed at banning biological males from women’s spaces and sports, sparking debates over gender identity and child welfare. Here’s the full story. Guess Who’s Back? Image Credit: Shutterstock / lev radin Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has been enjoying a renaissance recently following a trip to CPAC in the United … Read more

Proposed reforms to disability benefits in the UK have sparked controversy as the government considers withdrawing support for individuals with mental health conditions, prompting outcry from advocates and opposition leaders alike. Here’s the full story. Policy Changes Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride has proposed sweeping and significant policy changes to disability benefits in an … Read more

Ireland unveils emergency legislation to return asylum seekers to the UK amid concerns over migration policies, sparking debate with British authorities. Here’s the full story. Worst of Times It has never been very easy to be an asylum seeker, torn away from a previous life, loved ones and the country you called home to seek … Read more

Mark Logan, former Conservative MP for Bolton North East, has defected to Labour, citing disillusionment with Tory policies and a desire for renewed optimism in British politics. Here’s the full story. Bruising Election Campaign In a dramatic political twist that will be well received by Keir Starmer’s Labour Party following a bruising few days of … Read more

Angela Rayner has defended Diane Abbott’s right to stand as a Labour candidate amidst internal party tensions and allegations of a left-wing purge. Here’s the full story. Rayner’s Intervention The controversy surrounding Diane Abbott, the UK’s first black woman MP, has been ratcheted up another few notches following the intervention of Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela … Read more

Both Labour and Conservatives face significant challenges as the Green Party’s growing support, especially among younger voters, threatens to impact critical marginal seats in the upcoming general election. Here’s the full story. Significant Strides The Green Party is making significant strides in British politics, positioning itself as an unashamedly progressive party which could take votes … Read more

Veteran activists and human rights campaigners have united in condemnation as the UK government faces backlash over its plans to broaden the definition of extremism. The move has sparked concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the stifling of dissent. Here’s the full story. Broaden Extremism Definition Image Credit: Shutterstock / Melinda Nagy The … Read more

As the fallout from Rishi Sunak’s pre-election budget reverberates, the Conservative Party braces for substantial losses in the upcoming local elections. This signals a pivotal moment for his leadership and the party’s dwindling electoral prospects. Here’s the full story. All Consuming Image Credit: Shutterstock / Peter_Fleming The Conservative Party can sometimes appear like a zombie … Read more