Grant Gallacher

Bill Browder has urged MPs to seize Russian assets to assist Ukraine in its war against Putin’s regime, but many in the Conservative Party are loath to attack personal property rights. Here’s the full story. Much Heat, Little Light As Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on, discussions on how to punish Russia for launching the … Read more

Following Rishi Sunak’s pledge on national security, the Conservative Party is facing scrutiny over an accidental data breach that exposed hundreds of email addresses, prompting questions about its ability to safeguard sensitive information. Here’s the full story. Bad Start Rishi Sunak’s week has got off to a bad start. After his latest pivot to national … Read more

Shocking revelations from a recent inquiry into traumatic childbirth experiences have prompted urgent calls for comprehensive reforms in maternity care in England. Here’s the full story. Birth Trauma According to a new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Birth Trauma, the NHS in England is suffering from a series of systemic failures which … Read more

Labour’s admission of former Tory MP Natalie Elphicke has sparked uproar within the party and raised concerns among MPs and supporters over her anti-strike stance and controversial background. Here’s the full story.  More Headaches Labour’s controversial decision to welcome the former right-wing Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into the party ranks has caused more headaches for … Read more

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from union chiefs over proposed workers’ rights reforms amidst concerns of watering down, while a surprising poll reveals even Tory voters support key elements of the ‘New Deal for Working People’. Here’s the full story. Hardest Job in Politics It has been said that the hardest job in … Read more

The UK government has abandoned Suella Braverman’s plans to criminalise rough sleeping after a Tory backlash, opting for revised legislation focusing on support services amid outcry from homeless charities. Here’s the full story. Unexpected Turnaround In an unexpected turnaround, the UK government has backtracked on its controversial plans to criminalise homeless people after a sustained … Read more

Northern Ireland’s high court has ruled against key aspects of the UK’s deportation policy, challenging the legality of the Rwanda deportation plan and raising questions about the government’s post-Brexit immigration strategy. Here’s the full story. Flagship Policy Rishi Sunak’s flagship policy of Stopping the Boats by deporting asylum claimants to Rwanda, a scheme that was … Read more

Former chief adviser to Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings, recently caused controversy with his scathing criticism of Western support for Ukraine. Here’s the full story.  Explosive Fallout Former chief advisor to Boris Johnson, professional contrarian, and the man many would claim to be the architect of Vote Leave’s success, Dominic Cummings is back in the nation’s … Read more

Amidst allegations of exploitative labour practices, P&O Ferries’ CEO, Peter Hebblethwaite, faced parliamentary scrutiny over low wages and executive compensation, igniting debates about fairness and accountability in the maritime industry. Here’s the full story. Cost of Living Crisis With the UK economy officially out of recession, many families and individuals around the country hope that … Read more

Labour appears to be undergoing a strategic metamorphosis, moving away from a “party of protest” to a party recalibrating for governance amidst shifting membership dynamics. Here’s the full story.  Shake Up As the Conservative party deals with its internal machinations as the election looms ever larger, Labour, widely predicted to win the election in what … Read more