Grant Gallacher

UN Special Rapporteur Michel Forst has condemned the UK’s severe crackdown on environmental protests, citing draconian laws, courtroom restrictions, and civil injunctions, asserting that these measures have a chilling effect on fundamental freedoms amid the global environmental crisis. Here’s the full story. Chilling Effect on Protest The United Nations special rapporteur on environmental defenders, Michel … Read more

In a historic session marked by tumult and political manoeuvring, Speaker Lindsay Hoyle issued a rare apology amidst parliamentary uproar following a divisive debate on the Gaza conflict. Here’s the whole story. Uncharted Territory The House of Commons found itself in uncharted territory as the parliamentary debate on Gaza descended into chaos. The ongoing farce … Read more

Labour MP Stella Creasy denounces the alarming trend of targeting MPs in their homes, emphasising the urgent need to uphold democratic values amidst rising threats and intimidation. Here’s the full story. Dangerous Farce There has been an overwhelming feeling recently that politics is descending into a farce that would be funny were it not so … Read more

Legal experts warn that removing a crucial defence for UK climate protesters could undermine the fundamental right to trial by jury, sparking debates over the boundaries of lawful dissent. Here’s the whole story. Nothing is Sacred The UK government seems to hold few things sacred, but one of the topics it has been most active … Read more

The UK has imposed sanctions on senior Russian prison officials following the death of Alexei Navalny, signaling a commitment to upholding human rights and seeking justice for his mistreatment. Here’s the full story. Death or Murder? Following the death of Alexi Navalny, which many in the international community believe was a murder carried out on … Read more

UK banknotes featuring King Charles III will be introduced by June 5th, with warnings to businesses to ensure they are ready for the changeover. Here’s the whole story. Familiar Face One of the things that has become so commonplace over the last half a century has been the face of the Queen on banknotes.  Queen … Read more

Jeremy Hunt’s pre-election budget has analysts dissecting the implications of tax cuts nestled within a ‘tax sandwich’ of increases, as he attempts to balance immediate relief and future fiscal responsibility. Here’s the full story. Lighten The Load Following the avalanche of bad economic news over the last few weeks, Rishi Sunak’s government is looking for … Read more

Sir Chris Whitty encourages citizens to embrace traditional methods for healthy ageing, advocating for exercise, nutrition, and social engagement in his annual report on Health in an Ageing Society. Here’s the whole story. Sick Man Of Europe Compared to European countries, Britain’s health outcomes are markedly worse, with higher avoidable mortality and treatable mortality rates … Read more

Tinder has introduced enhanced identity verification measures in the UK, including video selfies and ID checks, to combat catfishing and boost user confidence. Here’s the full story. Modern Dating Dating in the modern world is never easy, with terms like “ghosting”, “situationship” and “orbiting” becoming common parlance. None of these terms are particularly pleasant. “Ghosting” is … Read more

The shocking dismissal of a cleaner over the “theft” of a tuna sandwich sparks outrage, shining a spotlight on the unfair treatment of low-wage workers in modern workplaces. Here’s the full story.  Haves and Have-Nots The United Kingdom is becoming a country of the haves and the have-nots more and more. The cost of living crisis … Read more