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2 days ago · The Lib Dems have warned that the UK cannot be silent over Donald Trump’s ‘dangerous’ and ‘bizarre’ suggestion to ‘take over’ the Gaza strip and rebuild it, making it into the ‘Riviera’ of the Middle East. Instead of returning home …

Today – September 28 – tens of thousands of people are gathering in London, calling for Britain to rejoin the EU. Pro-EU campaigners from across Britain, Europe, and further afield, will make their way from Park Lane to Parliament Square for the third annual National Rejoin March (NRM). The NRM is a grassroots action campaign aimed at …

Jan 2, 2025 · The Refugee Council has urged the government to prioritise saving refugees’ lives and increasing safe and legal routes into the UK, after a record 69 people died crossing the channel in 2024. According to the charity’s new report, 2024 was the deadliest year for English Channel crossings in small boats, with the 69 deaths surpassing the 59 recorded between 2019 and 2023. The report stated ...

‘Research shows families on lower incomes are three times more likely to rely on buses compared to more affluent households. For many, buses aren’t a choice – they’re a necessity for getting to work, attending medical appointments, or simply participating in city life.’

Dec 4, 2024 · South Western Railway, C2C, and Greater Anglia will be the first rail operators to return to public ownership, the government has announced. South Western Railways will be renationalised in May 2025, C2C in July 2025, and Greater Anglia in autumn 2025. This comes after the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 received royal assent on 29 November. The services will initially ...

Dec 15, 2024 · It’s been a remarkable year for Nigel Farage. After seven failed election attempts, he finally secured a seat as an MP. Last week, he received the Spectator’s Newcomer of the Year award, a recognition that’s all the more ironic given Farage’s long-standing image as a political outsider, having spent years challenging the very system he’s now being embraced by. In …

Oct 11, 2024 · After 13 years as Fabian general secretary, Andrew Harrop argues that Labour has the opportunity to transform our country This month, I step down as Fabian Society general secretary after 13 years. In that time, life in the UK has grown worse in many ways. There is more poverty and sickness, housing is harder to afford, and most public services are worse at meeting needs. Through Brexit, the ...

Nov 23, 2024 · A petition urging the UK to reapply for European Union membership has gained tens of thousands of signatures. The petition argues that rejoining the EU would benefit the UK’s economy, global influence, and collaboration on key issues, citing Brexit’s lack of tangible benefits and the changing public opinion. It highlights advantages …

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