Grant Gallacher

British farmers advocate for a universal basic income amidst post-Brexit struggles, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable financial support in the agricultural sector. Here’s the full story.  Cracks in the Dam With the much-vaunted sunlit uplands of Brexit completely failing to appear, the cracks in the post-Brexit uplands of Brexit plans are starting to appear.  … Read more

Former Chief of the Defence Staff Lord Houghton critiques Britain’s military as a ’boutique’ force lacking depth amid calls for increased defence spending, highlighting the urgent need for strategic investments in readiness and resilience. Here’s the full story.  Sabre Rattling With the Ukraine war now in its second year and with no end in sight, … Read more

Former minister Sir Alan Duncan issues a stark warning, cautioning that Tory right-wingers’ infighting risks destroying the Conservative Party for ‘more than a generation,’ amidst bleak electoral prospects and controversies over immigration policy and adherence to the European Convention on Human Rights. Here’s the full story. Conservative Meltdown The Conservative party’s meltdown ahead of the … Read more

Scottish Green Party co-leader and minister Patrick Harvie denounces opposition to hate crime laws as ‘performative nonsense,’ emphasizing the real-world consequences and the need to protect marginalized communities. Here’s the full story. Hate Crime and Public Order In the recent uproar surrounding hate crime legislation in Scotland, c, co-leader of the Scottish Green Party and … Read more

Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger advocates for a reevaluation of Britain’s defence strategy, urging Britons to prepare for national service in response to evolving security threats. Here’s the full story.  Shake Up The war in Ukraine has shaken up the world’s security apparatus in a way not seen in a generation or more. Rethinking … Read more

Scotland embarks on a new political era as John Swinney assumes office as first minister amidst controversy surrounding the appointment of Kate Forbes as deputy first minister. Here’s the full story.  New Dawn Scotland has awoken to a new dawn with a new First Minister, John Swinney, the seventh person to hold the highest office … Read more

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has issued a resolute call for Western nations to bolster defence capabilities and adopt a more assertive stance in the face of escalating global tensions. Here’s the full story.  Stark Warning In a pivotal speech delivered outside Parliament, former Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary David Cameron issued a stark warning … Read more

Labour is facing internal strife and external scrutiny after admitting Natalie Elphicke, a former Conservative MP with a controversial past, prompting questions about the party’s values and leadership decisions. Here’s the full story. All the Same One common refrain amongst the long-suffering citizens of the United Kingdom is that politicians are all the same and … Read more

Amidst growing concerns over cybersecurity vulnerabilities, suspicions of state involvement have arisen following a significant breach in the UK’s armed forces payroll system, prompting diplomatic tensions and calls for enhanced security measures. Here’s the full story. Online Shift In yet another sign of the shift of espionage activity to the online realm, a recent significant … Read more

Controversy surrounds Scotland’s new Hate Crime Act, as dissenting voices clash over the delicate balance between combating hatred and safeguarding freedom of expression. Here’s the full story. Flurry of Criticism Scotland’s much-debated Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 officially came into force amidst a flurry of criticism.  Consolidating Existing Laws The bill, championed … Read more