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With the hope that the legislation will be passed sooner rather than later, there has been a parliamentary standoff, as the MPs have rejected all changes to the Rwanda Bill. Bill Back to the Chambers To follow the sequence of events, the Bill must return to the upper chambers for further inspection and consideration. Back … Read more
Ahead of the launch of her book ‘Ten Years to Save the West’, Liz Truss has been doing the media beauty parade. She’s criticised the establishment, the Bank of England, her fellow politicians but interestingly, never herself… Truss the PM – Her Record When it comes to the history of British Prime Ministers, Liz Truss … Read more
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has raised eyebrows with a stark warning about the “deep state” allegedly plotting against Donald Trump’s potential second term. Here’s the full story. Look Who’s Back Britain’s shortest-serving Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has a new book out, Ten Years To Save The West, and has been all over the … Read more
In a dramatic turn of events, a conservative conference in Brussels faces police intervention and allegations of speech suppression, sparking debates about the limits of free expression in democracy. Here’s the full story. Far Right Conference The National Conservatism Conference in Brussels, which featured a host of far-right figures such as Nigel Farage, Suella Braverman, … Read more
Amidst a surge in UK unemployment and unexpected pay growth, the UK government faces a complex balancing act between stimulating economic recovery and addressing inflationary pressures. Here’s the full story. Difficult Economic Reality The United Kingdom is experiencing a profoundly difficult economic reality, with high inflation and a cost of living crisis squeezing household budgets. … Read more
As expected, Rishi Sunak’s proposal to ban smoking for anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 has won huge support among MPs in the Commons. Even High Profile Opposition Didn’t Impact Result The Tobacco and Vapes Bill was described as ‘barmy’ by Boris Johnson, and came under criticism from Liz Truss. Several other Tory … Read more
A member of the Labour Party has hinted in an interview that the Prime Minister could call a general election as early as May, saying that it would be the Tory’s “preferred choice.” Shadow Health Secretary Election Claims The Shadow Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, recently revealed that a general election could be on the cards … Read more
Amazon UK is on the brink of recognising the GMB union as it wins ballot rights at the Coventry warehouse, signalling a potentially pivotal shift in labour relations for the company. Here’s the full story. Haves and Have-Nots The UK is increasingly becoming a country of the haves and the have-nots, with a persistent cost-of-living … Read more
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has questioned why the Prime Minister delayed a vote that would see politicians removed from places of power. Keir Starmer’s Call for a Safe Workplace Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to pass a bill that would ban MPs found guilty of sexual assault from being … Read more
The Conservatives have announced a contribution of £1 million to build a memorial that honors the Muslim soldiers who have fought and died for the country after multiple allegations of Islamophobia have rocked the Tories. Unveiling the Budget Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the highly-anticipated, pre-election budget that has already come under scrutiny from both Labour … Read more