Education

Labour pushes for stricter school phone bans amid social media concerns

— Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches a review into smartphone bans in English schools, as MPs call for tougher social media controls.

Russian Threat

France to distribute survival guide amid rising crisis threats

— Inspired by Sweden, the French government will send a survival manual to every household, preparing citizens for war, disasters, and emergencies.

Political Funding

Blocking Musk’s millions: UK to tighten political donation rules

— The UK government plans to cap donations from foreign-backed firms, partly to prevent Elon Musk’s £80m gift to Reform UK.

Free Speech

French scientist denied US entry over Trump criticism

— A French researcher was expelled from the US after border officers found messages criticising Trump’s policies.

War in Ukraine

Trump’s Ukraine call: A step towards peace or political showmanship?

— Donald Trump claims to be brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine after talks with Zelensky and Putin. A partial ceasefire is discussed, but political manoeuvring and conflicting demands may hinder progress.

Abortion Rights

Landmark decision at Versailles as French Parliament votes to enshrine abortion rights in Constitution

— In a historic Versailles session, the French Parliament overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment securing abortion rights, marking a groundbreaking moment for women’s rights. France becomes the first country in the world to enshrine abortion in its constitution.

Worker Rights

Biking for justice: The battle for fair pay in the gig economy

— Deliveroo riders’ strikes in London spotlight the gig economy’s challenges. Allegations of police interference, decreasing earnings, and demands for fair treatment and safety prompt a broader conversation on workers’ rights.

UK Politics

From Cameron to Sunak: Unveiling the best and worst of Conservative PMs

— Recent YouGov surveys illuminate public perception of UK Conservative Prime Ministers since 2010. Liz Truss is heavily criticised, Boris Johnson polarises, while Rishi Sunak’s leadership receives mixed responses.

US Elections

2024 Presidential Delegate Trackers

— The state of the Republican and Democratic Primaries with a chart that monitors delegates for the 2024 Presidential nominations.

Climate Change

Government’s climate plan full of fairy tale technologies, Caroline Lucas says

— Green MP Caroline Lucas pulls the curtain back on the UK Government’s net-zero strategy, revealing a plan riddled with “inherent uncertainties and risk,” reliant on unproven technologies, and lacking concrete policies.

EU Citizens

Rights, respect, dignity: The3million’s stand against hostile immigration

— Unveiling the repercussions of stringent immigration policies, The3million advocates for compassion and clarity. Rising fines for landlords and employers, coupled with bureaucratic hurdles, jeopardise the lives of many EU citizens in the UK.

UK Politics

General Election: Will everyone be able to cast their vote?

— A legal battle unfolds as new voter ID rules threaten to disenfranchise marginalised groups. Is this about preventing fraud or something more sinister?

COVID-19

JCVI’s spring 2024 battle plan against COVID-19

— The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises the UK government on this year’s COVID-19 spring vaccine programme, prioritising vulnerable groups, extending eligibility to ages 6 months and above.

Thread

Kent’s political theatre: The missing chapters in the Conservative candidate’s pamphlet

— Following a boundary change in a safe Tory seat in Kent, the party’s new candidate issued a pamphlet lacking substance. Despite working for controversial figures, her past is omitted, revealing Conservative hesitancy in transparency in the upcoming general election.

UK Politics

North Sea oil: Politics, profits, and the price of environmental sacrifice

— The UK’s approval of North Sea oil and gas licenses, including for a major Conservative donor’s subsidiary, sparks controversy. Critics question environmental impact, conflicts of interest, and adherence to climate goals.

2024 Republican Party Presidential Primaries

Trump’s political encore: A night of victory and verbal offence in New Hampshire

— Donald Trump has secured the Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire, marking his second consecutive win in the GOP nomination process.