Labour's Landslide Victory: A Precarious Mandate
A Labour-linked thinktank report warns that Keir Starmer's electoral win, despite a 174-seat majority, rests on a weak foundation and is vulnerable to shifts in voter support, particularly from the left, with significant support for Green and Lib Dem parties, highlighting the fragility of Labour's c...
Labour's Landslide Victory: A Precarious Mandate
A Labour-linked thinktank report warns that Keir Starmer's electoral win, despite a 174-seat majority, rests on a weak foundation and is vulnerable to shifts in voter support, particularly from the left, with significant support for Green and Lib Dem parties, highlighting the fragility of Labour's c...
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48% Bias Score
Conservative Party Loses Graduate Vote in 2024 UK General Election
The 2024 UK general election saw a significant drop in Conservative support among graduates (19%), contrasting with higher support among non-graduates (32-39%), revealing a long-term decline in graduate support for the party and prompting questions about the Conservative party's future strategies.
Conservative Party Loses Graduate Vote in 2024 UK General Election
The 2024 UK general election saw a significant drop in Conservative support among graduates (19%), contrasting with higher support among non-graduates (32-39%), revealing a long-term decline in graduate support for the party and prompting questions about the Conservative party's future strategies.
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52% Bias Score
UK PM Meets Irish Leaders Amid Improved Relations
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet political leaders from both sides of the Irish border at the British-Irish Council summit in Edinburgh on October 27th, 2024, aiming to improve UK/Irish relations following recent disputes over Brexit and the Troubles Legacy Act, which is being repealed b...
UK PM Meets Irish Leaders Amid Improved Relations
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet political leaders from both sides of the Irish border at the British-Irish Council summit in Edinburgh on October 27th, 2024, aiming to improve UK/Irish relations following recent disputes over Brexit and the Troubles Legacy Act, which is being repealed b...
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40% Bias Score
Badenoch Embraces "Culture Warrior" Label, Strengthening Ties with US Republicans
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch proudly accepted the "culture warrior" label during a Washington DC speech, criticizing the left for undermining Western culture and vowing to defend Conservative principles against what she views as a hijacking of liberalism; she met with US Speaker of the House Mi...
Badenoch Embraces "Culture Warrior" Label, Strengthening Ties with US Republicans
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch proudly accepted the "culture warrior" label during a Washington DC speech, criticizing the left for undermining Western culture and vowing to defend Conservative principles against what she views as a hijacking of liberalism; she met with US Speaker of the House Mi...
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64% Bias Score
UK Government's £70bn Spending Increase Funded by Business-Focused Tax Rises
The UK government implemented a near-£70bn public spending increase funded by tax rises, mainly affecting businesses through National Insurance, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax freezes; despite criticism, the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts minimal long-term GDP change.
UK Government's £70bn Spending Increase Funded by Business-Focused Tax Rises
The UK government implemented a near-£70bn public spending increase funded by tax rises, mainly affecting businesses through National Insurance, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax freezes; despite criticism, the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts minimal long-term GDP change.
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36% Bias Score
UK and Scotland in Talks Over Two-Child Benefit Cap
The UK Prime Minister and Scotland's First Minister met to discuss Scotland's plan to end the two-child benefit cap, affecting 15,000 families and requiring UK government data and cooperation, despite ongoing tensions over funding.
UK and Scotland in Talks Over Two-Child Benefit Cap
The UK Prime Minister and Scotland's First Minister met to discuss Scotland's plan to end the two-child benefit cap, affecting 15,000 families and requiring UK government data and cooperation, despite ongoing tensions over funding.
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40% Bias Score
UK Explores Free Electricity for Households Near New Pylons to Address Net-Zero Opposition
The U.K. government is considering plans to fully cover electricity bills for households near new electricity pylons to counter local opposition to infrastructure needed to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, potentially costing £1.5 billion-£2.5 billion annually.
UK Explores Free Electricity for Households Near New Pylons to Address Net-Zero Opposition
The U.K. government is considering plans to fully cover electricity bills for households near new electricity pylons to counter local opposition to infrastructure needed to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, potentially costing £1.5 billion-£2.5 billion annually.
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48% Bias Score
"UK Government Announces Spending Review to Fund Defence Increase"
"Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a comprehensive spending review to identify savings and fund a planned increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, a move that will require cuts to other government departments and could cost an additional \£20 billion annually."
"UK Government Announces Spending Review to Fund Defence Increase"
"Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a comprehensive spending review to identify savings and fund a planned increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, a move that will require cuts to other government departments and could cost an additional \£20 billion annually."
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60% Bias Score
Record Immigration Figures Boost Reform Party in New Poll
Following the release of record-breaking UK immigration figures, a poll shows the Reform Party rising to 21 percent, while Labour and Conservative support dropped; the increase in Reform's support suggests a link between public opinion on immigration and voting patterns.
Record Immigration Figures Boost Reform Party in New Poll
Following the release of record-breaking UK immigration figures, a poll shows the Reform Party rising to 21 percent, while Labour and Conservative support dropped; the increase in Reform's support suggests a link between public opinion on immigration and voting patterns.
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40% Bias Score
Seldon Condemns Boris Johnson as Worst Recent UK Prime Minister
British historian Anthony Seldon harshly critiques Boris Johnson's premiership (2019-2022), calling him the worst in recent history due to a lack of substantial achievements beyond Brexit, despite considerable opportunities for positive change across healthcare, the environment, and regional develop...
Seldon Condemns Boris Johnson as Worst Recent UK Prime Minister
British historian Anthony Seldon harshly critiques Boris Johnson's premiership (2019-2022), calling him the worst in recent history due to a lack of substantial achievements beyond Brexit, despite considerable opportunities for positive change across healthcare, the environment, and regional develop...
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52% Bias Score
Lord Rami Ranger Stripped of CBE Following Bullying Allegations
Conservative peer and donor Lord Rami Ranger has been stripped of his CBE honor after a report found he bullied and harassed a journalist on social media, prompting concerns about his conduct and its impact on the UK honors system.
Lord Rami Ranger Stripped of CBE Following Bullying Allegations
Conservative peer and donor Lord Rami Ranger has been stripped of his CBE honor after a report found he bullied and harassed a journalist on social media, prompting concerns about his conduct and its impact on the UK honors system.
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40% Bias Score
Union Leader Condemns Starmer's Criticism of Civil Service
Keir Starmer's criticism of the UK civil service as complacent has prompted a strong rebuke from the head of the senior civil servants' union, Dave Penman, who accused Starmer of using "Trumpian" language and warned of the damage to morale and the government's reform agenda.
Union Leader Condemns Starmer's Criticism of Civil Service
Keir Starmer's criticism of the UK civil service as complacent has prompted a strong rebuke from the head of the senior civil servants' union, Dave Penman, who accused Starmer of using "Trumpian" language and warned of the damage to morale and the government's reform agenda.
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44% Bias Score