There was much reflection as we entered the second year of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. One of the most horrifying personal memories is witnessing the genocide and human rights abuses that have taken place across swathes of our nation. It is vital that the perpetrators of these heinous crimes are prosecuted and a structure
Expectations were high ahead of the prime minister’s “Green Day” blitz on Friday — much too high for the government, it seems, as officials undertook an eleventh-hour hype management exercise. References to the 1990s California rock band were dropped from ministerial diaries as the government transitioned to the more cautious “Energy Security Day” tagline, » Read
The UK is set to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in what the government has described as the biggest trade deal since Brexit. The CPTPP is a free trade agreement between 11 countries across the Indo-Pacific, including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, » Read More
On Sunday, the Levelling-Up Secretary Michael Gove announced that the government would ban the possession, use and sale of nitrous oxide – otherwise known as laughing gas or “nos”. A day later, Number 10 went full throttle on its assault against laughing gas. This bred confusion, given that nitrous oxide for recreational purposes was already
Energy security and net zero secretary Grant Shapps has said he wants the government wanted to “power Britain from Britain” as he announced a new plan to increase the UK’s energy security and net zero drive. Mr Shapps is today publishing a package of measures designed to make the nation’s energy supply more resilient in
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick is expected to announce today that two RAF bases in Essex and in Lincolnshire will be used to house those waiting to have asylum claims processed. The government is also thought to be considering using ferries or converted barges for a similar process. Deputy prime minister Dominic Raab confirming this morning
Barely six weeks ago, Nicola Sturgeon sent shockwaves through the political system by announcing her resignation as first minister. An air of mystery surrounded the decision. Why, with the SNP so electorally impregnable, was now the time for such an abrupt departure? And why was there no obvious succession plan — one which mirrored the
Suella Braverman is said to be in “listening mode” on a series of amendments to the government’s flagship illegal migration bill which is due for committee stage in the commons later today. The right of the Conservative party, led by Danny Kruger and Jonathan Gullis, has claimed it has as many as 60 MPs ready to
Lord Michael Heseltine was a prominent figure in both Thatcher and Major’s governments. Serving as both a Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State during his time, Heseltine is considered one of the most influential figures in British politics. Heseltine was said to have clashed with Margaret Thatcher over her euro-scepticism, » Read More
The shadow health secretary Wes Streeting has said he does not support the strike action scheduled to be taken by junior doctors in England next month. The British Medical Association has announced a 96-hour walkout between April 11-15 in their fight to get a 35% pay rise in England. » Read More
