Assisted Dying Bill Passes by 23-Vote Margin
In a landmark vote, the House of Commons approved a bill granting terminally ill adults in England and Wales the right to assisted dying. The Terminally Ill Adults Bill passed…
UK on the Brink: Iran-Israel Conflict Threat
Does the current Middle East situation evoke echoes of 2003? Many are asking this question. In 2003, Britain joined the US in a highly controversial military intervention in Iraq, predicated…
MP Resigns in Protest of Disability Benefit Cuts
Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft resigned as a whip in protest against the government’s proposed disability benefit cuts. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Foxcroft acknowledged the need to address…
UK Minister Advocates Gratitude for Welsh Rail Funding
A UK government minister responded to criticism of the £445 million allocated for Welsh rail improvements in the recent spending review. The exchange followed comments from a Welsh Liberal Democrat…
Updated Emissions Guidelines for Oil and Gas
The UK government has released new guidelines for assessing oil and gas project applications, mandating comprehensive environmental impact assessments. These assessments must now account for emissions from the combustion of…
Starmer Calls for Diplomacy Amidst Trump’s Iran Threat
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has advocated for diplomatic negotiations over military escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict. This follows reports that President Trump is considering joining potential Israeli strikes against…
Millions More to Receive £150 Energy Bill Discount
The UK government is expanding its Warm Home Discount, doubling the number of households receiving a £150 energy bill reduction this winter. This follows a change in eligibility criteria. All…
Minister Vows to Ban Strangulation Pornography
The UK government plans to criminalize pornography depicting strangulation and suffocation, citing concerns about its link to violent sexual encounters. In a House of Commons statement, Dame Diana Johnson highlighted…
Jail Sentence for Threats Against DUP Politician
A Belfast man has been sentenced to prison for threatening online communications and property damage targeting Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister and a fellow politician. Aaron Thomas Curragh, 34, pleaded…
Kendall Stands Firm on Welfare Vote
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has affirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to welfare reforms, despite anticipated dissent from within the Labour party. This follows the unveiling of draft legislation…