Why the UK government is opposing universities on immigration The UK government has announced its plans for controlling immigration, and these include new rules for international students. The Conversation · May 21, 2025
‘I feel embarrassed for her': John Bercow launches brutal attack on Kemi Badenoch and calls Tories 'jokers' The former speaker claimed the Tory leader is in ‘deep trouble’ following her party’s recent election drubbing Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe recorded making ‘antisemitic’ remark in leaked video The Board of Deputies of British Jews condemned Rupert Lowe’s ‘bizarre and outdated antisemitic language’ The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Rupert Lowe recorded making antisemitic remark at parliament Exclusive: Former Reform UK MP made comment during a meeting with staff earlier this year, leaked video shows The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
Reform councils pledge to scrap LTNs – despite there being none in their areas All 10 council areas controlled by rightwing party tell the Guardian they have no low-traffic neighbourhoods The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
Will EU deal make food cheaper, add $12bn to the UK economy? PM Keir Starmer has heralded a ‘landmark deal’ seeking to reset ties between the United Kingdom and the European Union. Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025
Nigel Farage missed debate on Brexit reset because he is holidaying abroad The Reform UK leader, who has made at least nine trips abroad since general election, will return to UK next week The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Conservatives united over Brexit but out of step with voters As Tory bigwigs compete to signal outrage over ‘great Brexit betrayal’, the party is polling worse than ever before The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Labour governments have always struggled with immigration – here’s what Keir Starmer could learn from them The government has outlined its plans to reduce net migration to the UK. The proposals are generally restrictive: scrapping social care visas, tightening work visas, longer residency requirements, tougher English tests and restructuring student visas. The Conversation · May 20, 2025
Rachel Reeves: SNP in absurd position over criticism of EU-UK fisheries deal An SNP MP said a ‘growth-threatening Sword of Damocles’ has been placed over fishermen. Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
Crumbs! Keir Starmer hails UK-EU post-Brexit trade deal as 'good for biscuits' in Commons slip of the tongue The Prime Minister faced heavy criticism from the Tories and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK on the agreement struck with Brussels Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
Tories face wipeout as they drop to fourth place in major poll A poll by YouGov has left Kemi Badenoch’s party on just 16 per cent with the Lib Dems passing them on 17 per cent The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Starmer tells MPs he will fight Farage ‘as Labour’ at anxious private meeting PM faced criticism on welfare and told to sack speechwriter who coined phrase ‘island of strangers’ in migration speech The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025
EU reset deal puts Britain back on the world stage, says Keir Starmer UK prime minister heralds a ‘win-win’ but faces criticism for concessions on fishing rights The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025 Starmer’s post-Brexit reset offers clear benefits – but there is political risk too While getting UK-EU deal through parliament should be easy enough, cries of ‘betrayal’ may chime with some voters
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Voices: Independent readers praise Brexit reset deal – ‘Starmer is showing that Britain can act like a grown-up again’ YOUR VIEWS: Our community welcomed the move as a long-overdue step to cut red tape and begin repairing the damage caused by earlier Brexit agreements
The Conversation · May 19, 2025 Tories get ghosted: new study shows dating app users are more likely to swipe right on Reform voters The Conservative party is in existential crisis over the electoral threat posed by Reform UK. But a recent experiment shows that not only is the new rightwing party usurping the old guard in the polls – it’s also eclipsing the Tories on the dating market.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Voices: Starmer’s EU strategy isn’t a Brexit betrayal – it’s a necessity COMMENT: No one voted to be worse off in the 2016 EU referendum, writes Femi Oluwole. That’s why seeking a closer relationship with Europe is not disloyalty – it’s a correction
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025 Swipe right: dating app users prefer Reform voters to Tories, research suggests Labour, Green and Lib Dem voters fare best overall and users rarely date on the other side of the political spectrum
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025 Charities step up pressure on Keir Starmer to scrap two-child benefit cap Exclusive: Survey commissioned by children’s charities shows UK voters want to see families prioritised
The Independent UK · May 18, 2025 Reform voters enjoy more dating app success than Tories, study finds New research suggests that your political leanings could significantly impact your chances of finding love online
Evening Standard · May 18, 2025 Reform supporters get more likes on dating apps than Tories, study shows Overall, the study showed that Labour, Green and Lib Dem voters had a better chance of getting a match than Reform and Conservative voters.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025 My gift to Labour: a chance for it to act on child poverty Letters: Big Issue founder and crossbench peer John Bird on his amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill
The Fashion Central · May 18, 2025 Starmer Dodges Election Commitment as Reform UK Surges Ahead in Shocking Poll Twist Sir Keir Starmer has sidestepped a direct answer on whether he’ll lead Labour into the next General Election, sparking fresh speculation about his long-term intentions.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025 Labour faces watershed moment with Black and Asian voters, experts warn Starmer’s ‘island of strangers’ immigration speech brings wave of condemnation from anti-racism campaigners