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Four years after Brexit, the UK faces a new wave of challenges as food import costs from Europe are set to surge by 60%. Brexit Four Years On Brexit was never going to be a quick and painless process, but the consequences are still coming four years later. This time, Brits are facing a 60% … Read more

Now that the local elections are over, the debriefs will be underway. Campaign managers will decide their tactics for the upcoming elections. The question is for the Tories: With their record in government being so poor, what are they actually going to campaign on? Tory Record on the Economy Since 2010, economic growth has largely … Read more

John Swinney’s appointment as SNP leader heralds a fresh start for the party, as he pledges to unite members and steer a course toward renewal and stability in Scottish politics. Here’s the full story.  Calm and Collected The last few years in Scottish politics have been anything but calm and collected. There have been police … Read more

An existing scheme has been modified meaning that prisoners can now be released up to 70 days early, to combat overcrowding in jails in England and Wales. An Overcrowding Problem As of March 2024, 88,220 of the 89,000 places in English and Welsh prisons were occupied, leaving just 780 places available. Tackling the Issue A … Read more

MPs will be voting next week on the exclusion from Parliament of those who have been charged with a sexual offence. The Vote On Monday, 13 May this year, Penny Mordaunt will bring a motion to Parliament. The debate will be on a “Motion on the risk-based exclusion of Members of Parliament”, according to parliament.uk. … Read more

During the 1970s, 80s and 90s, more than 30,000 people in the UK received blood transfusions that left them unknowingly infected with HIV and Hepatitis C. A Known Problem The NHS has known about the dangers of blood transfusions since at least 1973, when the Blood Transfusion Service released a booklet detailing the risks. In … Read more

In a strange move, former Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke crossed the House of Commons, defecting to Labour. While it looks like a massive win for Labour, it’s not the coup some would claim.  Defections From Tories Mounting  Elphicke isn’t the first Tory to leave. Dan Poulter recently crossed the divide and joined Labour. In March, … Read more

A new bill aimed at reducing homelessness in the UK has been criticized for being cruel and heartless. Elements of the Criminal Justice Bill have come under fire from various angles, including MPs and charities. Bill First Introduced by Suella Braverman The Criminal Justice Bill was introduced to Parliament by former home secretary, Suella Braverman. … Read more

Tourism has always been an economic boost for countries, but some countries are taking action to reduce foot traffic, and the UK has upped the ante.  Different Treatments for Tourists Tourists feel unwanted, especially in the EU, as they clamp down to deter visitors. It’s not unusual for countries to treat tourists differently, and this … Read more

MPs have challenged the Charity Commission’s handling of its Global Warming Policy Foundation investigation, alleging unlawful delay and highlighting concerns over the think tank’s climate scepticism. Here’s the full story.  Hard to Ignore As the world continues to heat up, and this spring is already set to see more record-breaking weather events, from heat waves … Read more