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What happened in 2024?
What happened in 2024? June – December: A look back at the latter half of the year, Euros heartbreak, flooding in Spain and more elections!
Live from Westminster
Updates from the House of Commons and Lords
New legislation to make sex education compulsory for all under-18s
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Protester dies after collapsing during nationwide demonstrations in France
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Macron vows to hold accountable those responsible for France’s unrest
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Keir Starmer Watch
Tracking the Prime Minister's moves
Analysis & Updates
Fifteen NHS workers dismissed for accessing records of Nottingham stabbing victims
Fifteen NHS staff members were dismissed for improperly accessing the medical records of Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates, who were murdered in Nottingham in June 2023. The investigation, ongoing, also resulted in 15 final written warnings and two first written warnings issued to other employees.
Hong Kong democracy activists claim UK betrayed them by denying visas
Two Hong Kong democracy activists, John and Edward, have been denied UK visas due to riot convictions linked to anti-government protests. Their applications, submitted under the British National Overseas (BNO) visa scheme, were rejected, raising concerns that the UK is disregarding political persecution when assessing criminality from Hong Kong.
Putin claims possible targeting of British military sites is a 'military secret'
Vladimir Putin confirmed that British military facilities in Ukraine are legitimate targets, while implying uncertainty about potential attacks on UK drone sites.
Cheryl Korbel reflects on guilt four years after daughter Olivia's death
Cheryl Korbel reflects on the four-year anniversary of her daughter Olivia's death, who was shot at home in Knotty Ash, Liverpool, during a botched attack on drug dealer Joseph Nee. Thomas Cashman, sentenced to a minimum of 42 years for the murder, remains in prison.
International Relations
UK-US Relations | UK-EU Relations
Could Kansas elect its first Democrat to the Senate in 91 years?
President Trump will resume his campaign activities on Monday in Kansas, where recent polls indicate Republican Senator Roger Marshall is one point behind Democrat Adam Hamilton. The midterm elections...
Political Parties
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Labour Party
Burnham allies initiate cross-party council to counter Reform UK government
CROSS-PARTY COUNCIL Burnham allies form council to counter Reform UK government plans. Coordination aims to bolster opposition and unite various parties.
Conservative Party
Robert Jenrick says kill all Islamist terrorists in prison
Cliff Notes – Robert Jenrick says kill all Islamist terrorists in prison Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick advocates for arming prison officers with lethal weapons to address rising terrorist threats and assaults on staff in high-security jails. He has used right keywords in his statement – 'national security risks, Islamist Terrorists and radical' (despite 90%
Green Party
Green Party leader slams Jeremy Clarkson after ‘personal attack’ on his teeth
Cliff Notes – Zack Polanski has responded to Jeremy Clarkson’s comments Zack Polanski, the new leader of the Green Party, responded to Jeremy Clarkson's mockery of his appearance, labelling it a sign of Clarkson's desperation as he resorts to personal attacks. Clarkson's column compared Polanski's teeth to those of Shane MacGowan and dismissed his political
Reform UK
Parliamentary Watchdog Investigates Richard Tice – Reform UK in Jeopardy
RICHARD TICE INVESTIGATION Richard Tice faces scrutiny from parliamentary standards watchdog. Will Reform UK have to rebrand and start again? Consequences could impact his political career.
Other / Independent
Could Kansas elect its first Democrat to the Senate in 91 years?
President Trump will resume his campaign activities on Monday in Kansas, where recent polls indicate Republican Senator Roger Marshall is one point behind Democrat Adam Hamilton. The midterm elections...
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