Grant Gallacher

Young voters in the UK, facing economic insecurity and a lack of political representation, are increasingly turning to smaller parties for the answers to their problems. Here’s the full story.  Disillusionment With Mainstream Parties Young people in the United Kingdom, a surprisingly broad category including those not-so-young millennial 35-year-olds and everyone younger than them, are … Read more

Labour has approved its ambitious election manifesto despite notable reservations and a lack of endorsement from its largest trade union backer, Unite. Here’s the full story.  Manifesto Finalised The Labour Party recently concluded finalising its manifesto for the upcoming general election, a crucial step in defining its policy agenda before the manifesto is officially released. … Read more

In a striking display of transatlantic political rivalry, London played host to opulent fundraisers for Trump and Biden, highlighting the contrasting approaches and global stakes of the 2024 US presidential election. Here’s the full story. Pivotal Election While the UK general election draws ever closer, it can be easy to forget that the US also … Read more

Newly elected MP George Galloway’s accusations of UK involvement in the Moscow terror attack have ignited controversy and drawn harsh criticism from fellow MPs. Here’s the full story. Stirring Up Controversy In the aftermath of the tragic Moscow terror attack, newly elected MP George Galloway did what he does best by stirring up controversy surrounding … Read more

During a campaign in Barnsley, Nigel Farage faced hostility as objects were thrown at him from a construction site, leading to the arrest of a suspect amidst heightened tensions between protesters and supporters. Here’s the full story. Deja VU on Campaign Trail Nigel Farage, the newly appointed leader of Reform UK, was out on the … Read more

Rishi Sunak’s £17bn tax cut plan, unveiled in the Conservative manifesto, faces intense scrutiny for its financial feasibility and potential to benefit the rich overwhelmingly. Here’s the full story. Tax Cut Plan Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled a £17 billion tax cut plan as the cornerstone of the Conservative manifesto at its launch to rejuvenate … Read more

Conservatives have refused to rule out pre-election negotiations with Nigel Farage, amid mounting concerns around the ascendancy of Reform UK and his potential return to UK politics. Here’s the full story.  Secret Deals Politics used to be played mostly in secret, with backroom deals, bribes and influence peddling done out of sight. The Past Is … Read more

Penny Mordaunt has urged Whitehall to abandon ‘woke’ language in official documents, sparking debates over the role of gender neutrality and biological distinctions in public discourse. Here’s the full story. More Secure Ground The Conservative government, devoid of any real progress on the economy, their Rwanda policy or the cost of living crisis and beset … 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