Grant Gallacher

Ohio’s electoral landscape faces scrutiny as transgender candidate Vanessa Joy is disqualified for omitting her previous name, citing an obscure 1990s state law. Here’s the full story. Trans Candidate Facing Disqualification Transparency and inclusivity are cornerstones of a healthy democratic process, ensuring that all citizens have the opportunity to participate in governance. Eligibility Raises Eyebrows … Read more

Controversy ensues as Full Fact exposes Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s claim of clearing the asylum backlog as ‘misleading,’ prompting an investigation by the Office for Statistics Regulation, while political tensions escalate with Labour branding it a ‘barefaced lie.’ Here’s the full story. Unraveling the Asylum Backlog Controversy Image Credit: Shutterstock / Lumiereist The recent claim by … Read more

Rishi Sunak’s controversial £1,000 bet with Piers Morgan over Rwanda deportation flights, which he has since reneged on, has ignited political backlash and underscored the contentious nature of the UK’s immigration policies ahead of the general election. Here’s the full story. Highly Controversial In a highly controversial move, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a high-profile … Read more

A new water contamination scare in Beckenham has reignited public outrage over the UK’s water crisis. Political and public health implications are intensifying as the general election campaign kicks off. Ominous Sign In yet another ominous sign for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who kicked off the election campaign in a drenched address to the nation … Read more

In a high-stakes general election campaign, the Conservatives and Labour clash over economic policies, tax cuts, and workers’ rights, presenting contrasting visions for the UK’s future. Here’s the full story. Dividing Lines As the election creeps ever closer, dividing lines have begun to appear between the two main parties, the Conservatives and Labour, on the … Read more

Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged to lower the voting age to 16 if his party wins the general election. This would mark a significant shift in the UK’s electorate and aim to engage younger voters in the democratic process. Here’s the full story. Extending Voting Rights In one of the biggest shakeups of British … Read more

As the UK election looms, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces intense criticism from within his party, a confident Labour opposition and an increasingly indifferent general public. Here’s the full story. Shock and Dismay Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s surprise decision to announce a snap election for July 4th has led to a wide range of reactions … Read more

Former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has warned that the UK remains unprepared for the next inevitable pandemic, emphasising the need for continuous governmental focus and proactive measures akin to military readiness. Here’s the full story. Democracy in Action With the general election rapidly approaching, it can sometimes be comforting to forget the world … Read more

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s warning about potential criminalization following a ban on conversion therapy has raised controversy and concerns from those seeking equality for LGBTQ+ individuals. Here’s the full story.  Conversion Criminalization  Disgraced former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who was ousted after suggesting that police should crack down harder on anti-war protesters, has once … Read more

In the run-up to the general election, the Conservatives and Labour find themselves confronted by the looming spectre of spending cuts, prompting intense scrutiny and debate over their respective economic strategies. Here’s the full story. Economic Uncertainty As the United Kingdom gears up for the impending general election, the actual date of which has still … Read more