2024 General Election

What are the Conservatives really saying when they say ‘don’t surrender’ to the Labour Party?

— What does it mean to talk of “fighting” and “surrender” in a democratic election? The use of these words by Rishi Sunak calls the democratic process into question.

Sewage Crisis

Renationalising water could fix sewage crisis – but no major party will do it

— Privatised water companies discharged raw sewage into UK waters for 3.6 million hours in 2023. Politicians promise reform, but current plans lack detail. The public demands cleaner water and stricter regulation.

2024 General Election

The vast majority of movement across UK borders is controlled – so why do Sunak and Starmer say we’ve ‘lost control’ of our borders?

— Despite Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s claims, UK borders are highly controlled. A detailed system tracks arrivals, yet only 30,000 people arrive irregularly. The debate on border control exaggerated issues, missing the complexity and humanitarian aspects.

2024 General Election

Why Nigel Farage’s anti-media election interference claims are so dangerous

— With election day approaching, Nigel Farage has accused the media of undemocratic actions following a Channel 4 investigation revealing racist comments by a Reform UK canvasser. Farage claims media bias and election interference, echoing Donald Trump’s rhetoric.

2024 General Election

There was a telling difference between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s use of pronouns in the final election debate

— Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s final debate highlighted their contrasting language styles. Sunak emphasised “I” and “me,” while Starmer balanced personal and collective pronouns, showcasing differing leadership approaches.

2024 General Election

Why is Nigel Farage taking on the Daily Mail?

— Nigel Farage and the Daily Mail were previously close ideological bedfellows. Now, the leader of Reform UK is feuding with the newspaper over a controversial headline linking him to Putin’s ideology. Farage accuses the Mail of dishonesty and even threatens legal action.

2024 General Election

What would a Reform surge do to Labour and the Liberal Democrats? Two scenarios mapped

— Labour’s Keir Starmer and LibDem’s Ed Davey appear to have a tacit agreement to avoid campaigning against each other, focusing on defeating the Conservatives. The Reform party could further divide the Conservative vote and increase their chances in marginal seats.

2024 General Election

Political parties plans for EU citizens in the UK ahead of the General Election

— The upcoming general election could significantly impact EU citizens’ lives in the UK. Each party’s stance on immigration, EU relations, and civic rights will affect their residency, work, and social conditions.

EU Citizens

‘It’s a basic civil right’: Millions in UK unable to vote due to immigration status

— Despite living in the UK since infancy, Lucrezia Bosio, who holds settled status but not British citizenship, cannot vote in elections. High costs and complex immigration laws bar many migrants, like her, including elected members of government and NHS doctors, from voting on 4 July.

UK Politics

What the election date betting scandal really tells us about the state of British politics

— Political scandals often showcase stupidity, as seen in Partygate and the 2009 expenses scandal. Recent gambling on election dates by Tory candidates shows political fatigue. After 14 years, the Conservatives seem drained, making unforced errors, signalling it’s “time for a change”.

Disabled People

The UK doesn’t work for Disabled people. Neither party will change that

— So far, we’ve heard more about Starmer and Sunak’s parents than the UK’s 16 million Disabled UK citizens. Both main parties overlook significant reforms, prompting Disabled people to demand systemic change through collective action and a unified manifesto.

UK Politics

Major donor to Nigel Farage’s Reform party owns Russian assets

— After Nigel Farage faced criticism for claiming the West provoked Putin’s Ukraine invasion, it emerged that a major donor to his Reform party, with significant Russian business interests, owns vast farmland in Russia.

2024 General Election

What does the law say about gambling on election dates with inside information?

— Rishi Sunak’s associates are being investigated by the Gambling Commission for allegedly betting on a July 4 general election before it was public.

2024 General Election

Is Keir Starmer a socialist?

— Keir Starmer has sent mixed signals over the years. The Labour Leader claims to be a socialist, but his actions suggest a focus on social democracy. He promotes values like security and opportunity, advocating for limited public ownership while avoiding broader socialist principles.

2024 General Election

Party leaders grilled by public in election Question Time – Experts dissect the key issues

— In a BBC Question Time special, leaders Sunak, Starmer, Davey, and Swinney faced audience questions on policies. Key issues included NHS funding, trust in politicians, and economic strategies. Experts provided analysis, revealing practical challenges and limited ambition across parties.

2024 General Election

Three ways politicians always promise to raise money without increasing taxes – and why they rarely deliver

— Both Labour and Conservative parties exaggerate their opponents’ plans, relying on uncertain income streams for funding. Their common strategies include tax evasion crackdowns, efficiency savings, and welfare cuts, often proving difficult to implement and yielding less than expected.