Steve Hoyles

An awful start to the election campaign has seen the Tories fall in popularity. With the rise in rival parties and a campaign to target safe Tory seats, there’s a chance they might not be the official opposition come July 5th. Polling Tells the Tale At their zenith in April 2020, the Tories enjoyed a … Read more

Should Labour win the upcoming election, the EU hopes to secure a closer relationship with the UK government after almost a decade of frosty relations.  Tories Drove a Wedge The deep Euroscepticism running through the Tory party has made our relationship with our closest neighbour difficult over the last few years.  Divisive Language Used Frequently … Read more

For a decade, politics has been dominated by personality, not policy. The ‘celebrity politician’ has influenced the political landscape in this country, but Keir Starmer plans to end that if Labour wins power in the election.  Personality Politics Put on Notice Despite seven attempts, Nigel Farage has never won a parliamentary election in the UK. … Read more

Decades of research have led scientists to develop ‘game-changing’ personalised cancer vaccines. In a fast-track trial, thousands of Brits will be offered the treatment in the fight against the disease.  Hopes of a Permanent Cure Each jab is ‘built’ specifically for individual patients based on their tumour type and stage of disease. The vaccination works … Read more

The latest twist in the election campaign sees the Tories and Labour making pledges around taxes. We’re currently experiencing some of the highest taxation in decades, so what moves will the parties make? Hunt Rules Out VAT Rises Jeremy Hunt said that if the Tories win the upcoming election, they’ll pledge not to raise the … Read more

Despite being the country’s foremost Brexiteer, Nigel Farage has declined the possibility of standing in the upcoming general election, disappointing many on the right wing of the political spectrum. Farage No Official Role in UK Politics Farage remains the honorary president of Reform UK and was the former UKIP leader, but hasn’t played a role … Read more

A series of policies aimed squarely at older voters suggests the Tories have given up all hope of winning the election. Instead, they’re trying to mobilise them to prevent a whitewash at the polls.  Demographic Splits There’s a clear voting intention split in the demographics, with the younger voters far more likely to vote Labour. … Read more

Weaker tax receipts and increased government borrowing mean the public finances are perilous. You can either cut your way out or grow your way out. Labour is promising to choose the latter. Labour Wants to Increase Public Spending Rachel Reeves: “I don’t want to make any cuts to public spending, which is why we’ve announced … Read more

Failing on policy and their record in office, the Tories used bully tactics to disrupt the Labour campaign. Unfortunately, it didn’t work, and now they have to resort to policy debates. Desperate Attempt to Smear Labour Deputy Tory peer Lord Ashcroft wrote an unauthorised biography on Angela Rayner, in which he suggested some wrongdoing around … Read more

Keir Starmer has made headlines recently for suggesting 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote. Political rivals have also pointed out that in 2020, he suggested that EU citizens living in the UK should be allowed to vote.  Starmer Made Suggestion in 2020 When campaigning to be Labour leader in 2020, Starmer suggested that EU nationals … Read more