UK Politics

MRP poll puts Reform ahead of Labour and the Tories – here’s why the finding should be treated with caution

— A recent MRP poll hints at a shock Reform UK surge, but weakening class ties and modelling flaws mean predictions are shaky — voters now prioritise potholes over politics.

OPINION

The unlamented death of the Tories, and their replacement with something worse

— Reform UK rises as Britain’s political plates shift — poised to eclipse the Tories with a hard-right, billionaire-backed nationalism that threatens civil liberties, rights protections, and democratic norms.

Disability Benefits

Why financial hardship is more likely if you’re disabled or sick

— UK plans to tighten Personal Independence Payment rules could leave 1.2 million disabled people up to £6,300 worse off annually — deepening poverty and worsening health while failing to boost employment.

Influence in Politics

Health secretary’s private interests put NHS reforms under spotlight

— Health Secretary Wes Streeting is facing growing scrutiny over his links to private healthcare donors, as proposed NHS reforms raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest, prompting critics to question whose interests are truly being served.

Opinion Polls

Westminster Voting Intention

— Our latest chart displaying the voting intention percentages for the next general election in the UK.

Latest News

Farage in Downing Street: Is a political earthquake looming?

— Reform UK tops shock poll with 225 seats — eclipsing Labour and the Tories — as disillusioned voters reject the political status quo, exposing cracks in Britain’s electoral system and trust.

OPINION

Reeves’s neo-liberal choice to punish the disabled

— Labour’s Spring Budget slashes £4.8bn from disability benefits — pushing up to 400,000 into poverty — while refusing wealth taxes or growth-boosting reforms. Austerity by choice?

2-Min Fact-Check

🔍 Can Trump really “switch off” the UK’s nukes?

— Claims suggest that Donald Trump could switch off Britain’s nuclear deterrent in case of a crisis with the United States. Let’s fact-check those claims in 2 minutes.

Spring Statement

The world has changed since Liz Truss’s mini budget, so what is Labour still so scared of?

— UK fiscal policy is trapped by Rachel Reeves’ rigid rules, echoing 2010s austerity. Former Home Secretary David Blunkett questions placing trust in fallible forecasts over public investment and essential services amid volatile global pressures.

UK Defence

The US has the power to switch off the UK’s nuclear subs – a big problem as Donald Trump becomes an unreliable partner

— As UK–US nuclear ties fray under Trump’s unpredictability, doubts grow over Britain’s Trident deterrent. With soaring costs and waning autonomy, is it time to rethink the UK’s nuclear future?

UK Politics

“Boring bastards”: Farage slams Tories in latest populist rant

— In an impromptu Westminster interview, Nigel Farage unleashed insults, anti-“woke” rants and sexist jibes, vowing to reshape politics as Reform UK eyes local wins and a 2029 majority.

Opinion Polls

Still willing to lock down? Brits say Yes, but with limits

— Five years on, Britons remain broadly supportive of lockdowns in the face of new pandemics — but trust in politicians is crumbling.

UK Politics

Farage targets teachers as protest disrupts Reform rally

— Nigel Farage attacks “leftwing” teaching unions after anti-racism protesters interrupt a campaign event in Doncaster.

UK Politics

Cummings-Farage: An unholy alliance in the making?

— Former Brexit foes Dominic Cummings and Nigel Farage shared a pre-Christmas dinner, sparking speculation of a shock alliance to disrupt Westminster’s status quo and reshape Britain’s political future.

Benefit Reforms

Labour says benefit reforms are a ‘moral mission’ – it looks more like moral panic

— Labour’s welfare reforms, framed as a “moral mission,” tighten benefit eligibility while promoting work. Critics argue cuts risk poverty, prioritising taxpayer concerns over genuine support, sparking debate on morality in welfare policy.

Benefit Reforms

Cutting welfare goes against Labour’s core values

— Labour’s welfare cuts spark outrage, but history shows such moves are strategic. By sacrificing party principles, leaders signal fiscal discipline to markets and voters — proving cruelty, ironically, is intentional.