Inquiry Launched into UK Grooming Gangs
Following an audit by Baroness Louise Casey, the Prime Minister has announced a full, statutory national inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs across England and Wales. Sir Keir…
Israel-Iran Crisis: A New Challenge for the Government
A typical weekend for Members of Parliament might involve some personal time or attending local community events. Ministers, meanwhile, might be reviewing official documents or preparing talking points for public…
UK Diplomacy Tested Ahead of G7 Summit
High-level diplomatic engagement continues this weekend, with numerous calls and messages exchanged between leaders and officials. The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict is expected to remain a focal point for many days…
Starmer Visits Canada for Security and Trade Talks
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Canada to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of England, in Ottawa on Saturday. This meeting…
Starmer Calls for Diplomatic Approach to Iran
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged de-escalation following Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Following a Friday afternoon conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, No. 10…
Labour Minister Faces Backlash Over Channel Migrant Comments
A political dispute ignited after a senior government minister claimed that most individuals arriving in the UK via small boats across the English Channel were “children, babies, and women.” This…
Parliamentarians Block Physicians from Discussing Assisted Dying with Minors
Members of Parliament (MPs) voted to prevent healthcare professionals from initiating discussions about assisted dying with minors. This decision occurred during ongoing parliamentary review of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill.…
Fifteen Face Betting Charges, Including Former Conservative MP
Fifteen individuals, including former Conservative MP Craig Williams, faced charges in Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday, accused of betting offenses related to the timing of last year’s general election. This…
Minister Seeks to Mitigate Disability Benefit Cuts
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced modifications to her welfare reform package, aiming to address concerns raised by Labour MPs who threatened rebellion against the proposed changes. Ahead…
Mel Stride Under Pressure to Apologize for Liz Truss’s Mini-Budget
BBC’s Nick Robinson pressed Sir Mel Stride to apologize for Liz Truss’s mini-budget. Stride publicly distanced himself last week from Truss’s £45bn tax cut package, a policy widely criticized for…