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A recent survey shows widespread support in the UK for formal apologies and reparations to descendants of enslaved people. This indicates a growing acknowledgement of historical injustices and calls for reconciliation. Here’s the full story. Long and Sordid History The United Kingdom has a long and sordid history of being involved with the Trans-Atalantic Slave … Read more
As the dust begins to settle on an awful set of local election results for the Tories, a clearer picture of what is going wrong for them emerges. It’s a challenging read for the Tory party. How Did the Tories Perform Last Time Around? In 2021, the Conservatives had 2,345 councillors elected and controlled 63 … Read more
An investigation has found that children have access to sex-blocking hormones on the internet. These hormones are available without prescription and can be bought for as little as £11 per month. Cass Review Casts Doubt Over Medical Interventions Dr Hilary Cass was asked to review gender identity services offered by the NHS. Her conclusion was … Read more
If these local elections are a temperature check, the government will hope the thermometer is broken. They’ve suffered a series of devastating losses, indicating the scale of resentment toward this government. 107 Councils Holding Elections There has been a series of elections up and down the country. We’ve had local council elections, police and crime … Read more
The costs surrounding the United Kingdom’s asylum policy with Rwanda, where ministers’ travels have clocked a staggering expenditure exceeding £400,000, have drawn sharp criticism. Here’s the full story. Flagship Policy The flagship Conservative policy of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda has stirred controversy for many reasons: the unsuitability of Rwanda as a safe place for … Read more
According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, the UK economy is set to suffer the slowest growth in the G7 next year. This is bad news for Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt, who insist the government’s ‘economic plan is working’. Slow Growth Predicted The OECD has predicted 0.4% growth in 2024. That’s a … Read more
JK Rowling has criticised Labour leader Keir Starmer’s approach to transgender rights, highlighting tensions between women’s safety and trans inclusion within the party. Here’s the full story. Fever Pitch The culture war debate surrounding transgender rights in the UK has reached a fever pitch, with Labour seemingly confused on the issue, the Conservatives seeing it … Read more
Months after the Conservatives suspended him for an “extremely serious” lobbying scandal, a former Tory MP has stepped down, triggering yet another by-election. Blow For Sunak Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could well have been dealt with another huge blow after a by-election has been triggered in one of his constituencies. By-Election Defeats After losing two … Read more
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has promised new council homes in London to defeat the housing crisis, but his Tory opponent claims “he’s making stuff up.” Khan’s Claims London Mayor Sadiq Khan has suggested that his Tory opponent would go as far as removing free school meals from the menu if elected. Khan’s ULEZ Scheme … Read more
A poll has revealed the true extent of the public’s dissatisfaction with the Tory government’s immigration policies, although the public remains divided. Public Concern Revealed The public is concerned about the Conservative Party’s immigration policies, according to a new survey. Can Tories Maintain Support? The study has revealed that even among the Tory’s own voters, … Read more