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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt doubled down on his assertion that £100,000 a year is ‘not a huge salary’ in South West Surrey, leading to a barrage of criticism who accused him of being out of touch. Here’s the full story. Quiet Week The Conservatives were probably hoping for a quiet week following a series of scandals … Read more

Activists and MPs challenge the validity of North Sea oil and gas job claims amidst climate concerns and persistent calls for transparency. Here’s the full story. Little to Celebrate The UK Government has had few things to celebrate recently, with scandals, controversies, and recent figures showing that poverty has reached record levels in the sixth … Read more

Renowned author JK Rowling’s £70,000 donation to an anti-trans group’s legal battle has sparked renewed debate over transgender rights and the definition of ‘woman.’ Here’s the full story. Troubling Legacy The legacy of once beloved author JK Rowling has taken quite a beating in recent years, with her ever-hardening stance on transgender rights earning the … Read more

Amid internal strife, some rebel Tory MPs are urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak to step down voluntarily now before he is pushed. Here’s the whole story.   Weak Leadership The Conservative Party does not take losing well, with any defeat often seen as a sign of weakness from leadership.  Crumbling Unity Throughout history, these moments of weakness … Read more

The UK Government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to shield educators from escalating harassment. Here’s the full story. Moving On The UK government, desperate to find something to distract the public with after weeks of scandal, has found the latest issue to try to move the conversation on from its misfortunes.   Increasing Threats In response … Read more

Carmen Smith, 28, is the youngest member of the House of Lords and one of the first to want it to cease to exist.  Two Houses of Parliament Govern the UK There are two houses of Parliament in the UK: The House of Lords and The House of Commons. The House of Lords is made … Read more

In the latest development of her ongoing legal battle, Shamima Begum’s initial bid to challenge the removal of her British citizenship at the Supreme Court has been rejected. Here’s the full story. Islamic State Shamima Begum, the 24-year-old who, when aged 15, travelled to Syria to join Islamic State, has sought to challenge the subsequent … 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

Oscar-winning British Actress Olivia Colman, best known for her roles in acclaimed films and television series such as “The Favourite” “The Father” “The Crown” and “Heartstopper,” has made headlines this week for speaking out against the gender pay gap in Hollywood. Making More Money Actress Olivia Colman has publicly criticized Hollywood’s gender pay gap and … Read more

Amidst heightened concerns over the resurgence of the Islamic State following the devastating Moscow terror attack, Jeremy Hunt has a warning for the UK and European nations. Here’s the full story. Frank Warning Following the devastating terror attack in Moscow, widely attributed to the Islamic State (IS), concerns over the group’s apparent resurgence have prompted … Read more