Everyone's Talking About It
Grant Gallacher 
Government officials have taken aim at BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, alleging bias and reigniting the ongoing debate on media impartiality. Here’s the full story. No Agenda, All Attack Just one day after the government was pressured to deny accusations that it was pursuing an agenda against the BBC, Radio 4’s flagship satirical show, … Read more
Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, calls resurface to urgently revisit Theresa May’s proposal for an EU-wide defence treaty, reigniting contentious Brexit debates and prompting renewed scrutiny in Brussels. Here’s the whole story. Brexit Benefits Since leaving the EU, the UK has thrown away a number of the benefits that came with being part of the world’s … Read more
Amid internal strife, some rebel Tory MPs are urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak to step down voluntarily now before he is pushed. Here’s the whole story. Weak Leadership The Conservative Party does not take losing well, with any defeat often seen as a sign of weakness from leadership. Crumbling Unity Throughout history, these moments of weakness … Read more
Labour leader Keir Starmer’s impassioned plea for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza sets the stage for a critical Commons vote amidst internal party divisions and mounting pressure from the SNP. Here’s the full story. Surprising Turnaround In a surprising turnaround, the Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer, has made a speech to the Scottish Labour conference … Read more
Recent policy changes at the DWP halt jobcentre referrals to food banks over data privacy concerns, sparking worries about delayed crisis assistance for vulnerable households amidst rising demand. Here’s the full story. A Functioning Society One of the signs of a functioning society is its ability to properly feed, clothe, educate, protect and house its … Read more
As energy prices are expected to see a significant 16% reduction in April, Cornwall Insights latest projections offer some hope for UK households experiencing an ongoing cost of living crisis. Here’s the full story. A Light at the End of the Tunnel In a rare respite from the rampant cost of living crisis currently afflicting … Read more
An alarming surge of over 100 deep fake video advertisements impersonating UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Facebook has raised serious concerns about the vulnerability of social media platforms to AI manipulation. Here’s the full story. AI Threat to Democracy AI has long been proclaimed to be the next generation of technology, a way of … Read more
Labour’s recent by-election triumphs, hailed by Keir Starmer as ‘fantastic,’ underscore a seismic shift in voter trust and signal potential electoral gains, adding to the Conservative Party’s woes. Here’s the full story. Emerging Victorious Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has celebrated his recent by-election victories in Kingswood and Wellingborough. On The Verge Of Power The … Read more
Avanti West Coast’s introduction of menopause support gift bags has ignited controversy, with unions and experts criticising the gesture as demeaning and calling for more comprehensive workplace support for menopausal women. Here’s the whole story. Employee Appreciation In recent years, many companies have tried to reach out to their employees with thinly veiled PR stunts … Read more
The Conservative Party now faces its highest number of byelection defeats within a single parliamentary term since the 1960s, leading Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to make a desperate plea for unity. Here’s the full story. Devastating Defeat Following the devastating defeat of the Conservative Party in the recent byelections in Wellingborough and Kingswood, Rishi Sunak … Read more