Tag #Uk Politics

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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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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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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aiming to improve UK/Irish relations following recent disputes over Brexit and the Troubles Legacy Act, which is being repealed b...

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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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Gender Equality
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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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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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No Poverty
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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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Affordable and Clean Energy
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"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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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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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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Good Health and Well-being
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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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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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