Grant Gallacher

Rishi Sunak’s acceptance of a 5.5% increase in his MP salary, which is higher than the inflation rate, has triggered debate and criticism amidst concerns over rising living costs and economic strain. Here’s the full story. Cost of Living Crisis Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has overseen a British economy that is wracked by a persistent … Read more

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has accused Labour MPs of filibustering as her transgender law reform bill is blocked in Parliament. Here’s the full story. Gender-Affirming Care Liz Truss, who arrived back in the UK after being greeted as a right-wing champion at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in the USA, has sought to … Read more

Former BP chief John Browne urges the UK government to halt new North Sea drilling licences, advocating for a green energy transition and implicitly endorsing Labour’s renewable-focused policies before the general election. Here’s the full story.  Stop Issuing Oil and Gas Licences John Browne, the former chief executive of BP, has written in the Financial … Read more

Reunite Families UK has launched a legal challenge against the government’s recent substantial increase in the minimum income requirement for family visas, arguing it unlawfully separates families and disproportionately affects women and minorities. Here’s the full story.  UK Government Under Attack The UK Government has recently been attacked for its recent changes to the minimum … Read more

Polls appear to signal a looming electoral catastrophe for the UK Conservative Party, prompting soul-searching and speculation about its future in the wake of potential historic losses. Here’s the full story. “Natural Party of Government” The Conservative Party, often called Britain’s “natural party of government”, has historically dominated UK politics.  Long Periods in Power For … Read more

Despite significant Labour leads in current polls, past inaccuracies and methodological challenges raise doubts about their reliability for predicting election outcomes. Here’s the full story.  Labour’s 20-Point Lead Labour should be feeling on top of the world. Consistent polling shows that they have a seemingly unassailable 20-point lead over the Conservative Party as the UK … Read more

Economic think tanks warn that Labour and the Conservatives face unrealistic fiscal plans, highlighting the need for sharp spending cuts and sustainable strategies to address the UK’s budgetary challenges post-election. Here’s the full story.  Fiscal Challenges As the UK election draws nearer, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and Resolution Foundation think tanks have warned … Read more

Former President Donald Trump’s recent criminal conviction has paradoxically boosted his campaign finances, raising concerns about its impact on the upcoming presidential election. Here’s the full story. Historic Conviction Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime, and with his sentencing scheduled for July 11, he could potentially face … Read more

A new report by the Alan Turing Institute has warned that unregulated artificial intelligence content could influence the upcoming UK general election. Here’s the full story.  Potential Threats As the general election in July draws ever closer, regulators and researchers have expressed increasing concern about the potential threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) content to … Read more

Nigel Farage has changed his direction of travel in UK politics again this week as Reform gains support. Here’s the full story. Change of Plans In what may be the most expected turnaround in British political history, Nigel Farage, the new leader of Reform UK, the party that metamorphosed out of his Brexit party after … Read more