#uk-politics

#uk-politics

Sadiq Khan, as London's mayor, faces significant security threats and challenges due to his religious and ethnic background. [ more ]

Sadiq Khan, mayor of London, is a figure of interest in the midst of a global conspiracy.

Khan's down-to-earth and interactive approach with the public contrasts with the conspiracy theories surrounding him on social media. [ more ]

Senior Conservatives under pressure regarding Lee Anderson's comments on Sadiq Khan being 'Islamophobic'

Ministers avoiding using the term 'Islamophobic' to describe Anderson's remarks [ more ]

UK Conservative party suspends lawmaker for Islamophobic comments

London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemns the remarks [ more ]

Keir Starmer's Labour ahead in UK polls, Conservative party may delay election. Seat predictions influenced by constituency data and polling methodologies. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak laughed off questions about the general election date.

The Prime Minister refused to confirm the election date, stating it would be announced formally. [ more ]

20% of Conservative MPs and Scottish National Party MPs are leaving the House of Commons at the upcoming general election.

Parliament members may depart due to personal reasons, political trends, or to avoid potential electoral losses. [ more ]

Labour leader challenges Prime Minister during PMQs on various issues.

Question raised on why the Prime Minister is hesitant to call a general election. [ more ]

Local elections in England on May 2 will impact general election; major parties defending council seats.

Experts predict potential landslide defeat for Tories and focus on voter turnout and impact of voter ID rules. [ more ]

Deputy Prime Minister considers restoring Tory whip to Lee Anderson

Anderson's anti-Muslim remarks spark controversy among Conservative party [ more ]

Accusations of UK involvement in Moscow terrorist attack

Criticism of George Galloway for spreading conspiracy theories [ more ]

George Galloway criticized both Labour and Conservatives in his first House of Commons speech, expressing discontent with their performance.

Galloway described the chancellor's Budget as an 'absolute nothing burger' that would not benefit Rochdale, the town he represents. [ more ]

Smaller parties dominated the Rochdale by-election, with George Galloway winning decisively.

Labour faced challenges, including issues with candidate remarks and strong competition from smaller parties. [ more ]

George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election with 12,335 votes

Labour loses support over anti-Semitic comments leading to candidate's defeat [ more ]

George Galloway won his seventh parliamentary victory across four decades, showcasing his mastery in winning by-elections.

Galloway's political success is marred by controversy, with his return to Westminster bringing both nightmares and admiration from political figures. [ more ]

Local disillusionment with politics is evident in Blackpool

Scott Benton's resignation raises political concerns for Conservative Party [ more ]

China identified as security threat to the UK

Shadow Cabinet Minister challenges Rishi Sunak on funding proposal [ more ]

Senior Labour figures want to water down proposed legislation decriminalizing abortion in England and Wales.

Support exists from MPs on both sides of the house and senior doctors' groups for Diana Johnson's proposal to abolish the criminal offence associated with abortion. [ more ]

Ministers in the UK are focusing on culture wars instead of addressing the urgency of the climate crisis.

Labour aims to create conditions for private sector investments in renewable energy and technology. [ more ]

China believed to have attacked UK's democratic process

UK may impose sanctions on individuals involved in cyber-attacks [ more ]

Conservative views on LGBTQ+ education

Protecting children's innocence in education [ more ]

Conservative Party candidate defected to Reform Party

Reform Party gaining members from Conservative Party [ more ]

Labour Together thinktank proposes ban on nudification tools for explicit content

UK moving towards more principled and partisan debates on AI regulation [ more ]

Voters feel worse off than 14 years ago under Conservative rule

Contrasting with Labour may backfire for Conservatives [ more ]

Lee Anderson joins Reform UK after Conservative suspension

Reform UK aims to challenge Conservatives in upcoming elections [ more ]

Lee Anderson has left the Conservatives for the Reform Party and is now their sole MP.

Anderson was suspended from the Conservatives for claiming Islamists controlled London mayor Sadiq Khan. [ more ]

Diane Abbott, a prominent UK politician, was not given the opportunity to speak at PMQs despite attempts, sparking controversy.

Racism towards Diane Abbott from a top Tory donor led to condemnation, emphasizing the need for her voice to be heard. [ more ]

Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservative party of being bankrolled by someone using racist language.

Tory donor Frank Hester allegedly made incendiary comments about Diane Abbott. [ more ]

The government faces pressure to return a 10 million pound donation following unearthed racist comments.

Conflict over whether the donation should be returned, despite the acknowledgment and denial of racism by the business executive. [ more ]

Donor made racist remarks about UK Black parliament member

Opposition parties demand donation return [ more ]

Former Downing Street adviser suggests using wealth to fight racism

Significance of Diane Abbott in paving the way for black politicians in the UK [ more ]

Michael Gove refuses to label Tory donor's comments as extremist.

Prime Minister eventually calls the comments racist after initial refusal. [ more ]

New definition of extremism in the UK by Michael Gove

Groups promoting violence, hatred, or intolerance will be denied funding and access to officials [ more ]

Conservatives facing pressure over Islamophobia

Labour demanding action on Anti-Muslim Hatred Working Group [ more ]

Pressure on Rishi Sunak to call snap general election in May

Speculation of a May election as four in ten voters express desire for early election [ more ]

Labour MPs are unlikely to defect to the Reform Party.

Former Conservative Party deputy chairman Lee Anderson has joined the Reform Party. [ more ]

Rachel Reeves practiced financial prudence from a young age, contrasting with common spending habits.

Reeves is known for her seriousness in pursuing political power and determination to win. [ more ]

Theresa May will not stand as an MP in the next general election after a 27-year career in Parliament.

May plans to focus on championing causes, such as the fight against modern slavery, upon stepping down as MP for Maidenhead. [ more ]

Miners' strike in 1984-85 was a significant event in Britain's social history, dividing communities and putting Thatcher against trade unionists.

The 'Red Wall' communities, traditional Labour strongholds, turned Conservative in the 2019 election, leading to Labour's worst result in decades. [ more ]

Taxes in Britain at highest level since 1948

Chancellor aims to phase out NICs for employees and self-employed [ more ]

MP Bim Afolami defended calling Trump a cancer as appropriate

He affirmed the UK will have a good relationship with any elected US President [ more ]

The Middle East conflict's impact on UK politics is evident.

Labour and Conservative parties facing challenges due to controversial statements and election results. [ more ]

George Galloway wins Rochdale seat by 12,335 votes after pro-Palestine campaign

Galloway criticizes Labour and Conservatives for backing Israel in his victory speech [ more ]

Former PM John Major urges prioritizing defence spending over tax cuts in Budget.

Calls for increased defence budget due to threats like Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]

Angry clashes at Prime Minister's Questions over records of predecessors.

Accusations between party leaders regarding inaction and lack of response to controversies. [ more ]

Repeatedly avoiding the term 'Islamophobic' when discussing comments about Sadiq Khan.

Questioning of ministers on the use of the word 'Islamophobic' by media hosts. [ more ]

Conservative Party suspended ties with lawmaker for Islamophobic remarks

Tensions in UK politics over Israel-Hamas war escalating [ more ]

Recognize Keir Starmer as a realistic alternative to the current government.

Campaign for politicians to deliver a working-class agenda. [ more ]

James Cleverly supports Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle amid criticism. Cleverly believes Hoyle has done a fantastic job compared to his predecessor.

Cleverly refrains from influencing police's operational decisions regarding controversial pro-Palestinian message projected onto Parliament. He stresses the message's offensiveness and emphasizes rejecting the eradication of Israel. [ more ]

Ali Miraj expressed concerns about barriers facing Black and Brown people without labeling it as structural racism.

Kemi Badenoch criticized critical race theory for portraying blackness as victimhood and whiteness as oppression. [ more ]

Liz Truss blames various factors for her failed UK premiership, echoing Trump's rhetoric.

Truss criticizes 'CINO' conservatives and various entities for her political demise. [ more ]

London Liberal Democrats proposed London Erasmus-style programme.

Labour Group voted down the proposal for funding the programme. [ more ]