Politics

The right to protest in the UK may have been severely harmed as new public order measures are set to take place. Serious Disruption Prevention Orders New public order measures known as Serious Disruption Prevention Orders are on the horizon with many fearing the worst. Government Crackdown on Protests The new laws are the government’s … Read more

After announcing cuts to National Insurance in the Spring Budget, the Tories have been accused of “betraying a generation” anticipating dire consequences to the housing market. Tory Government Betrayal A Labour politician has accused the Conservative government of “betraying a generation” after concerns about the price of property for first-time buyers. A Parliamentary Divide Since … Read more

JK Rowling has publicly critiqued Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act on social media, sparking debates over free speech and the legislation’s approach to protected characteristics. Becoming Controversial JK Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series and since the conclusion of the books, has become a controversial figure due to her … Read more

Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger advocates for a reevaluation of Britain’s defence strategy, urging Britons to prepare for national service in response to evolving security threats. Here’s the full story.  Shake Up The war in Ukraine has shaken up the world’s security apparatus in a way not seen in a generation or more. Rethinking … Read more

A key promise made by Boris Johnson after his 2019 election has been a complete failure. The Tories promised to close the gap between London and the rest of the UK, but little to no progress has been made.  ‘Northern Powerhouse’ a Long-Standing Tory Promise The original version of the levelling-up agenda was introduced by … Read more

Labour unveils plans to swiftly abolish hereditary peers in the UK House of Lords, prioritising democratic reform while allowing ousted legislators continued access to Parliament. Here’s the full story. Policy Reveal The Labour Party, widely predicted to form the next government, has started revealing more of the policies it would enact should it be elected … Read more

One candidate for the role of London Mayor has urged a new tunnel to be renamed the “Sadiq Khan Tunnel,” but is it likely to happen? Proposal for Renaming Tunnel A candidate for the role of London Mayor has considered renaming a tunnel after the current London Mayor Sadiq Khan. New Name Request Rob Blackie, … Read more

Almost 100 MPs have handed in their resignation ahead of the next upcoming election.  Next Pole Brings Out the Resignations The next national poll needs to take place by January 2025 and 99 MPs have stood down,  according to the House of Commons Library. Public Announcements Made Sixty-three Conservative MPs have made public announcements that … Read more

According to an anonymous current Cabinet minister, the Prime Minister’s failures have led to the public’s disinterest in politics. Public Perception of the Tories A Cabinet minister expressed concern that the current Conservative government have made the public lose interest in politics. Scandals and a Recession With racism scandals, an economic crisis and failure to … Read more

Protesters have demanded an end to the exclusion of women at the Garrick Club, igniting a debate on tradition, privilege, and the role of secretive clubs in the running of the British state. Here’s the full story. Smoke-Filled Rooms The notion that the British state was run from smoke-filled wood-panelled rooms used to be the … Read more