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.

Transport

Gemini Trains eyes bold bid to break Eurostar’s monopoly

— A new player, Gemini Trains, challenges Eurostar with bold plans for London-Paris-Brussels rail routes via the Channel Tunnel.

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.

UK Media

GB News faces Ofcom scrutiny over anti-LGBTQ+ remarks

— Record-breaking 71,582 complaints prompt Ofcom probe into GB News show accused of spreading anti-LGBTQ+ misinformation.

What The Experts Say

Heathrow closure: What caused the fire, and why did it bring down the whole airport?

— A substation fire near Heathrow plunged Europe’s busiest airport into chaos, halting 1,300+ flights. Experts warn ageing infrastructure, weak backups, and climate threats expose national power vulnerabilities.

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.