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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!
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Putin ally advocates for nuclear weapons in vision for Russia’s future
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EU leaders meet Western Balkan states to discuss membership bid progress
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EU leaders meet Western Balkan states to discuss membership bid progress
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Three boys convicted of raping girls as young as 14 receive non-custodial sentences in Hampshire
Campaigners are raising concerns that lenient sentencing for teenage boys convicted of sexual offences is normalising such behaviour. Recent cases, including three boys spared jail for raping two girls in Fordingbridge, have prompted widespread outrage and calls for a review of sentencing guidelines by officials, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Europe faces warning after Russian drone strike injures two in Romania
A Russian drone strike on an apartment block in Galati, Romania, injures two, prompting calls for NATO Article 4 and a warning from Dmitry Medvedev to Europe.
Reform UK proposes tax-free overtime pay with £5 billion cost to government
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced a proposed £5 billion tax break for overtime work, aimed at workers earning under £75,000. The plan could impact 90% of employees, but both Labour and Conservative representatives questioned the funding sources for the initiative.
Starmer eases UK sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge
UK EASES SANCTIONSStarmer's government has eased sanctions on Russian oil this morning; fuel prices are expected to rise further as a consequence.
International Relations
UK-US Relations | UK-EU Relations
Putin ally advocates for nuclear weapons in vision for Russia’s future
Konstantin Malofeev outlines a 25-year vision for Russia, predicting nuclear weapon use to achieve what he describes as a ‘good’ outcome amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. ...
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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
Public Raises Concerns with Police Over Nigel Farage's 'Prize Draw'
UK MORNING BRIEFING Nigel Farage remains unconcerned as police review a complaint regarding Reform UK's energy bill prize draw. Concerns over potential breaches of electoral rules have been raised this morning.
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Putin ally advocates for nuclear weapons in vision for Russia’s future
Konstantin Malofeev outlines a 25-year vision for Russia, predicting nuclear weapon use to achieve what he describes as a ‘good’ outcome amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. ...
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