insert_link Opinion Pieces Labour hasn’t won a UK general election since 2010. Will 2024 be any different? By Rob Manwaring, Flinders University Democracy faces challenges around the globe in 2024: at least 64 countries will ask their citizens to elect a government this year. One of the most keenly observed will be the United Kingdom general election, likely to be held in November. The British Labour party has not won an election since 2010, and has lost the last four elections. At the last election in […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 24
insert_link Health / Medical UK Government plans ban on disposable vapes The UK government is set to ban disposable vapes, as part of a drive to tackle the rising number of children vaping. Figures from the Action on Smoking and Health charity suggest 7.6 percent of eleven- to 17-year-olds now vape regularly or occasionally, up from 4.1 percent in 2020. Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, says they are taking bold action to ban disposable vape. todayJanuary 29, 2024 42
insert_link World UK Parliament debates controversial Rwanda migration legislation UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda migration legislation returns to Parliament later today. There will be votes on a series of proposed amendments to the bill, which would see some asylum seekers sent to Rwanda for the processing of their claims. Conservative MP Damian Green acknowledges there is division in the governing party over how to bring illegal immigration down. todayJanuary 16, 2024 22
insert_link World Sunak to visit Kyiv Friday to set out new ‘support package’ British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Kyiv on Friday to launch "a major new package of support" for Ukraine and increase military funding for this financial year to £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion), his office said. The figure is an increase of 200 million pounds over the last two years and will ensure the "largest ever commitment of drones," a statement said, adding that he was also due to […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 8
insert_link World United Kingdom and Rwanda asylum Bill sparks political tensions As UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces scrutiny and Tory revolt over the Rwanda asylum seekers Bill, Sir Keir Starmer says Sunak was originally against the Rwanda plan. todayJanuary 11, 2024 20
insert_link World UK Prime Minister faces crucial vote on Rwanda migration legislation UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a key vote later on legislation for the Rwanda migration scheme. The proposed bill is the latest attempt to revive a deportation policy designed to act as a deterrent to bring down illegal migration. Mark Garnier sits with the One Nation Conservatives - a centrist caucus that is backing the bill. todayDecember 12, 2023 42
insert_link World UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trying to hold his government together UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trying to hold his government together after his immigration minister resigned. Robert Jenrick says new legislation on the government's Rwanda migration policy doesn't go far enough. Downing Street says Mr Jenrick has a 'misunderstanding' of how the bill will allow some asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda. Editor of ConservativeHome website Henry Hill says Mr Jenrick's resignation rocks the government even more than […] todayDecember 7, 2023 13
insert_link Health / Medical Ex-premier Johnson set for grilling at UK Covid inquiry Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson will face tough questioning at a public inquiry Wednesday over his government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, after a barrage of criticism from his former aides. Johnson, who has been accused of indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding, is expected to admit that he "unquestionably made mistakes" during two days of grilling in London. Nearly 130,000 people died with Covid in the UK […] todayDecember 6, 2023 6
insert_link World Pressure on UK Prime Minister to limit migrant worker visas increases UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing pressure to drop a key visa route for migrant workers to help reduce immigration which allows industries to recruit staff for roles facing shortages. However, the UK’s government is concerned about the impact on the economy as it considers fresh options to bring net migration down. The country’s Environment Secretary Steve Barclay. todayNovember 29, 2023 35