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Labour's new jobs guarantee promises paid placements for young people out of work for 18 months. But experts warn it could repeat past mistakes if it relies on sanctions rather than support. And, policy must focus on skills, confidence and real opportunity to work.

Carson Beale Oct 15, 2025

A wave of new left-wing parties — from Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party to the activist-led Greens Organise and Transform — is reshaping Britain's political landscape. As frustration with Labour grows, the UK left faces both revival and risk: a surge in fresh voices that could either unite progressives or deepen long-standing divisions.

Carson Beale Oct 06, 2025

Labour and Reform UK clash over immigration and crime, but their policies show striking convergence — raising questions about voter choice.

Carson Beale Oct 01, 2025

Labour's Shabana Mahomood wants to implement tougher rules on approving Indefinite Leave to Remain for migrants.

Shiena Iane B Enerio Sep 29, 2025

Andy Burnham's radical tax, welfare, and nationalisation plans spark open conflict with Keir Starmer, fuelling speculation of a Labour leadership clash.

Carson Beale Sep 26, 2025

UK poised to recognise Palestine as Starmer fulfils July pledge, citing Gaza crisis and stalled peace talks in major foreign policy change.

Mark R Sep 21, 2025

More than 182,000 people have arrived in the UK via small boat crossings since records began in 2018.

Ria Pathak Sep 12, 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves blocks wealth tax, defying Labour MPs, risking £50B fiscal chaos. Can she balance the Budget without breaking promises?

Rohit David Sep 10, 2025

As BBC alum and Guardian voice, she pushes social justice reforms to rescue Britain's democracy from extremism

Rohit David Sep 09, 2025

Angela Rayner tearfully admits underpaying stamp duty on her £800k Hove flat and refers herself to ethics watchdog. Tories demand her resignation as pressure mounts on the Deputy PM.

Annalyn Zoglmann Sep 03, 2025

Labour homelessness minister Rushanara Ali faces calls to resign after evicting four tenants from her London townhouse and re-listing it £700 per month higher, sparking accusations of hypocrisy over her public stance on tenant rights.

David Unyime Nkanta Aug 07, 2025

Migrants will be required to have a much higher level of English proficiency in order to obtain a UK visa.

Emma Clark May 08, 2025

On Monday, Reform UK MP Lee Anderson accused Jess Phillips of partaking in the cover-up of the grooming gang members responsible for the Rotherham child trafficking ring.

Andrea Tode Jimenez May 01, 2025

From Labour leader to bacon sandwich meme, Ed Miliband's now pushing net zero as Energy Secretary. But will his policies raise your energy costs?

Rohit David Apr 24, 2025

MPs are pushing the criminalisation of nonconsensual photographs of Muslim women without their hijab on the same level as child exploitation material.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Mar 12, 2025

Labour has suspended 11 councillors over a vile WhatsApp group where members exchanged racist, sexist, and homophobic messages, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.

Sarah Tan Feb 11, 2025

Labour's immigration crackdown led to 5,424 visits from immigration enforcement officers and 3,930 arrests of overstayers.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Feb 11, 2025

The Telegraph has highlighted a case of a private buy to let landlord evicting their 90-year-old tenant, due to Labour's ending of no fault evictions.

William Dove Jan 25, 2025

New legislation restricts advanced rent payments with a £5,000 penalty, aiming to enhance tenant rights and housing affordability.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Jan 21, 2025

The row over what to do about the Pakistani rape gangs scandal continues to rumble on, with the governing Labour party yesterday facing criticism for blocking a national inquiry into the issue.

William Dove Jan 10, 2025

A new bill by Labour MP Alex McIntyre proposes 10 days of paid leave for domestic abuse victims, aiming to provide safety and support during recovery.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Jan 09, 2025

There is a decade longs tradition in British politics of complaining about too many managers and not enough doctors and nurses in the NHS.

William Dove Jan 04, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer has apparently continued his quest to be the most unpopular man in Britain by breaking one of the nation's most sacred cultural practices: queuing.

William Dove Jan 04, 2025

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has confirmed that he and Tesla billionaire Elon Musk are engaged in "ongoing negotiations" about financial support for the party.

William Dove Dec 18, 2024

A four-day workweek in Tokyo aims to support young families and improve work-life balance. Several UK businesses have already adopted said strategy.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Dec 11, 2024

A UK pilot program is testing a four-day workweek for 1,000 workers, aiming to improve work-life balance and productivity. Previous trials showed reduced burnout and increased employee retention.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Nov 05, 2024

Labour representatives who attended Taylor Swift's Eras Tour for free are accused of bribery after the singer received VVIP security when exiting her concert at Wembley.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Oct 23, 2024

Wes Streeting has suggested that no-show patients may be fined in the future because NHS lost £1 billion to nearly eight million missed NHS appointments in the last year.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Oct 23, 2024

The single-person discount automatically reduces bills by 25 per cent for taxpayers who live alone, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Callum Conway-Shaw Sep 04, 2024

Reeves claimed the public finances face an extra £22 billion hole inherited from the Conservatives and warned of "difficult decisions" ahead

Callum Conway-Shaw Jul 31, 2024