UK Politics
— Recent YouGov surveys illuminate public perception of UK Conservative Prime Ministers since 2010. Liz Truss is heavily criticised, Boris Johnson polarises, while Rishi Sunak’s leadership receives mixed responses.
UK Politics
— Recent YouGov surveys illuminate public perception of UK Conservative Prime Ministers since 2010. Liz Truss is heavily criticised, Boris Johnson polarises, while Rishi Sunak’s leadership receives mixed responses.
Long-Read
— Brexit fractures the UK’s geopolitical strategy, hindering cooperation with the EU on security. Amidst the Russian threat and potential European conflict, deeper UK-EU security ties are crucial for stability.
Climate Change
— Green MP Caroline Lucas pulls the curtain back on the UK Government’s net-zero strategy, revealing a plan riddled with “inherent uncertainties and risk,” reliant on unproven technologies, and lacking concrete policies.
Homelessness
— The government is contemplating discontinuing the release of vital statistics on homeless deaths as part of a mortality data review, exacerbating the invisibility and challenges confronting the unhoused.
UK Politics
— Chaos unfolded in the House of Commons as Conservative and SNP MPs walked out during a Gaza ceasefire debate due to the Speaker’s decision to accept a Labour amendment – a procedural issue that eventually overshadowed the discussion on the conflict in Gaza.
EU Citizens
— Unveiling the repercussions of stringent immigration policies, The3million advocates for compassion and clarity. Rising fines for landlords and employers, coupled with bureaucratic hurdles, jeopardise the lives of many EU citizens in the UK.
Post Office Horizon IT Scandal
— The Post Office scandal, where over 700 sub-postmasters were wrongly convicted, reveals a systemic failure. Political inaction stemmed from the victims lacking a political constituency and now fuels opportunistic party warfare.
UK Politics
— Keir Starmer, if he becomes prime minister, faces global populism amid elections favouring anti-establishment figures around the world. Navigating instability, he must defend NATO and counter divisive forces in a changing political climate.
UK Politics
— A legal battle unfolds as new voter ID rules threaten to disenfranchise marginalised groups. Is this about preventing fraud or something more sinister?
UK Politics
— The Tories’ by-election losses in Wellingborough and Kingswood reflect substantial shifts towards Labour amid a backdrop of resignations and controversies, dissatisfaction, particularly in economic stewardship and leadership, where Labour demonstrates strength.
2024 General Election
— Too often government policy is not designed with the long-term in mind. Instead, short-term economic outcomes and political gains are prioritised – to the detriment of public health.
Long-Read
— Brexit’s promises prove illusory with issues like stalled UK-Canada trade talks and delayed import controls exposing failures. Changes in Northern Ireland reveal ongoing challenges, while public opinion increasingly sees Brexit as a failure, prompting calls for accountability.
Children in Care
— We investigated whether rates of children in care have been growing or falling across all English local authorities according to their party political leadership.
Fuel Poverty
— Over two million people face winter energy cutoffs due to affordability issues. Vulnerable groups, including lone parents and renters, struggle most. As current government support falls short, community-led initiatives prove more effective in addressing fuel poverty.
Thread
— Following a boundary change in a safe Tory seat in Kent, the party’s new candidate issued a pamphlet lacking substance. Despite working for controversial figures, her past is omitted, revealing Conservative hesitancy in transparency in the upcoming general election.
Petition
— A petition urges Rishi Sunak to grant Alan Bates a life peerage for his fight against Post Office injustices and impact on justice and public service reform.
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