Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Grant Gallacher 
Amidst mounting concerns over children’s smartphone usage, UK ministers contemplate banning sales to under-16s, prompting public support and political unease. Here’s the full story. Electoral Wipeout The Conservative government, facing a possible electoral wipeout in the upcoming general election, appears to be floundering in search of an easy, cheap, but also popular policy that may … Read more
Proposed reforms to disability benefits in the UK have sparked controversy as the government considers withdrawing support for individuals with mental health conditions, prompting outcry from advocates and opposition leaders alike. Here’s the full story. Policy Changes Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride has proposed sweeping and significant policy changes to disability benefits in an … Read more
The historic Garrick Club in London, known for its exclusive men-only policy spanning nearly two centuries, has made a groundbreaking decision to allow women to become members. Here’s the full story. Pale, Male and Stale The historic Garrick Club in London, a safe space for the majority pale, male, and stale elite of British public … Read more
Great Britain’s rental market has witnessed record-high average rents, particularly in London. Soaring prices and regional variations continue to strain tenant affordability despite a slowing pace of growth. Here’s the full story. Bad News for Renters In yet more bad news for the millions of people forced to rent in the UK due to a … Read more
MPs’ groundbreaking proposal to decriminalize abortion up to 24 weeks in England and Wales ignites passionate debates, signalling a pivotal moment in the fight for reproductive rights and healthcare reform. Here’s the full story. Roe v Wade Following the overturning of Roe v Wade in the United States, reproductive rights and safe, legal abortion access … Read more
GB News has, once again, come under scrutiny for perpetuating a conspiracy theory, with its recent broadcast linking net zero policies to planned depopulation. Here’s the full story. Right Wing News GB News, the right-wing, hedge fund-backed British news channel, has the dubious honour of being the subject of more headlines than possibly any other … Read more
Daniel Kebede, leader of the National Education Union, has called for an urgent government inquiry into the escalating issue of misogyny among young men in UK schools, citing concerns over easy access to damaging online content. Here’s the full story. Online Misogyny The spreading virus of misogyny online has sped up in recent years, with … Read more
Scotland embarks on a new political era as John Swinney assumes office as first minister amidst controversy surrounding the appointment of Kate Forbes as deputy first minister. Here’s the full story. New Dawn Scotland has awoken to a new dawn with a new First Minister, John Swinney, the seventh person to hold the highest office … Read more
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has issued a resolute call for Western nations to bolster defence capabilities and adopt a more assertive stance in the face of escalating global tensions. Here’s the full story. Stark Warning In a pivotal speech delivered outside Parliament, former Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary David Cameron issued a stark warning … Read more
Labour is facing internal strife and external scrutiny after admitting Natalie Elphicke, a former Conservative MP with a controversial past, prompting questions about the party’s values and leadership decisions. Here’s the full story. All the Same One common refrain amongst the long-suffering citizens of the United Kingdom is that politicians are all the same and … Read more