In the aftermath of what can only be described as a historic election victory for Sinn Fein, Michelle O’Neill has called on the DUP to “get off the fence” and take steps to help restore the institutions. Her comments come as party leaders meet Jayne Brady, head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, to discuss […]
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Suella Braverman will stay on as home secretary, for now, because weak Rishi Sunak sees a rival whose knack for controversy proves invaluable. The prime minister confirmed today (May 24) that after 72hours of deliberation the matter over Braverman’s speeding fine is resolved. In a touching exchange of letters between the PM and home secretary, […]
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South Wales Police has referred itself to the IOPC following the deaths of two teenagers that sparked riots in Cardiff involving up to 150 people. The move comes after CCTV footage emerged contradicting the denial by South Wales’ Police and crime commissioner Alun Michael that the teenagers were being chased by police before their fatal […]
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Four years in the making, the government published the Renters’ Reform Bill yesterday to “bring in a better deal for renters”. The Bill got its first reading in Parliament on Wednesday, with the second reading due within a few weeks. It abolishes ‘no-fault’ evictions, provides a structure for landlords to evict unruly tenants, and limits […]
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Jacob Rees-Mogg has suggested the Conservative government’s introduction of voter ID was an attempt at “gerrymandering” that has backfired against the Tories because it made it harder for older people to vote. Rees-Mogg – who was the Commons leader who steered the legislation through parliament – said the photo-ID requirement “made it hard for our […]
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An investigation has been launched after the Royal Navy’s HMS Glasgow was “damaged intentionally” with dozens of its cables cut at a Scottish shipyard. The UK Defence Journal reports “claims that a group of disgruntled contractors have interrupted the fitting out process of the Type 26 Frigate by severing over 60 cables.” “The suspected motive” […]
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Net migration to the UK could reach one million this year – almost double the record set last year. Reducing net migration was a key Conservative promise in the 2019 general election. However, figures to be released by the Office for National Statistics in two weeks time will show that net migration will be even […]
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The Bank of England has raised the UK interest rate for the 12th consecutive time, hiking the base rate from 4.25% to 4.5% – the highest level in 15 years. The decision by the BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to raise the interest rate will increase mortgage costs for homeowners. Increasing the cost of borrowing […]
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The British government has abandoned plans to repeal or at least review thousands of EU laws by the end of this year. During the leadership contest, Rishi Sunak had promised to scrap the bulk of all EU legislation within 100 days of taking on the leadership. Jacob Rees-Moggs and Liz Truss introduced the Retained EU […]
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The coronation arrests are a “direct attack on the fundamental rights of every person in the UK” say anti-monarchist group Republic. CEO of Republic Graham Smith– one of six members of his group arrested and held by police before their protest against the monarchy began – said the arrests were a “direct attack on our […]
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