The upcoming Platinum Jubilee is a historic moment for the British monarchy, providing a rare chance for the nation to come together and celebrate. Unfortunately, the excitement is being dampened by excessive bureaucracy imposed by councils across the country. An estimated 15 million people are expected to participate in neighborhood events this weekend. However, those …
With next week’s anticipated railway strike looming, emergency plans have been released to minimize the impact on the network. The strike, which will take place on June 21, 23, and 25 and involve over 40,000 RMT union rail workers, is expected to cause significant disruptions nationwide. From the revised timetables, it is evident that little …
Labour finds itself facing opposition from the public regarding immigration control. The Opposition argues that instead of tackling the issue of illegal migrants directly, ministers prefer to engage in conflicts with “Lefty lawyers” who attempt to block their deportation to Rwanda. While there may be some truth to the political advantage for ministers in this …
As the summer heat continues to beat down on us, it’s hard to imagine the impending chill that weather forecasters warn is coming. However, it’s equally challenging to fathom the scale of chaos that transport unions are promising to unleash next week. The RMT union’s planned walkouts on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday will likely bring …
As the largest rail strikes in a generation loom, the British economy and its manageability is losing public faith. Predictions of zero or very low growth over the coming years and higher, more persistent inflation in comparison to other developed nations are fueling concerns. In light of the recent industrial action, the government’s unwillingness to …
The COVID-19 restrictions on international travel have been among the most ill-conceived measures imposed by the government. Trying to keep out a virus that was already circulating in the UK was illogical, resulting only in lost opportunities to go on holiday, visit friends and family overseas, and a travel industry pushed to the brink of …
The recent scandal involving former whip, Chris Pincher, who was accused of groping two men at a private members’ club, has once again highlighted the tendency of Number 10 Downing Street to mishandle crises and turn a minor scandal into a critique of Boris Johnson’s leadership style. The question has been raised as to why …
The sudden joint resignations of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid have had a devastating impact on Boris Johnson’s government. The crisis has weakened the administration at a time when it should have been focusing on the country’s looming economic challenges. Internationally, the Ukrainian conflict could spark a wider European war. However, the …
Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour party, is struggling to shed the Left-wing image inherited from his predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn. In a recent speech, the party tried to move towards the middle ground once occupied by Tony Blair and Sir Keir’s recent decision to sack Sam Tarry, Labour’s former transport spokesman, who participated in …