The recent Rochdale by-election saw a surprising victory for George Galloway, a controversial left-wing figure who garnered significant support from the local voters. The former Labour MP and Celebrity Big Brother contestant, standing for the Workers Party of Britain, secured 12,335 votes, surpassing his rivals with a majority of 5,697. However, his campaign was not
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Health experts have raised concerns that children are now “suffering needlessly” due to a decrease in the number of parents opting for routine childhood vaccines. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) noted that all jabs missed the 95% World Health Organisation (WHO) uptake target in England last year, with particularly low uptake in inner city
The Ministry of Defence has recently announced a pause in the implementation of new military housing plans due to a significant backlash over changes to entitlement rules. Following feedback and a review, Defence Minister Andrew Murrison stated that the rollout of certain policy elements related to Service Family Accommodation would be put on hold. This
It has been reported that Rishi Sunak, the current Chancellor of the Exchequer, has been accused of neglecting the Muslim community in the UK. Former minister, Tory MP Rehman Chishti, claimed that Mr. Sunak has “made the calculation” that he does not need Muslim voters for his political agenda. This accusation comes in light of
In a recent interview on Sky News, the Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, was questioned about the controversial statements made by Lee Anderson regarding Sadiq Khan. Dowden refused to directly label Anderson as “racist,” but instead focused on the use of “wrong words” by the MP for Ashfield. This raises questions about accountability within political
The ongoing pay row between junior doctors in England and the government has led to further major disruption as the doctors embark on a five-day strike. Tens of thousands of hospital appointments are expected to be cancelled or postponed due to the latest round of walkouts. This strike, which commenced on Saturday at 7 am
The energy price cap is set to decrease by £20 per month, as announced by the industry regulator. This 12% reduction will be implemented from 1 April, resulting in an annual energy bill of £1,690 for a typical household. The decrease in the cap is attributed to lower wholesale prices, driven by a milder winter
The recent chaos surrounding a debate on Gaza in the House of Commons has led to growing calls for Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to resign. The SNP has accused him of being involved in a “stitch up” with Labour over the handling of amendments to a motion, which Labour has denied. SNP’s Westminster leader,
The issue of drink or drug-driving is a serious concern that puts many lives at risk on the roads. Police chiefs are now advocating for new powers that would allow officers to instantly disqualify such drivers at the side of the road. Presently, drivers charged with these offenses have to wait for a sentencing hearing
The search for the suspect behind the Clapham chemical attack, Abdul Ezedi, took a grim turn when a body was found in the River Thames in London. Marine police teams had been meticulously searching for Ezedi, who had been accused of throwing a strong alkali on his ex-partner and her daughters, aged three and eight.