Celebrating Top Female Politicians Shattering Glass Ceilings Globally Explore the achievements of influential female leaders like Kamala Harris, Angela Merkel, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Top News · Mar 11, 2024
UK anti-Islamophobia body has not met for four years despite hate crime rise Exclusive: Chair of working group raises concerns over Michael Gove’s failure to restart body that last met in 2020 The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024
Sunak’s record on appointing female peers from party worst since Major, analysis finds Unlock Democracy report notes that path to gender equality in Lords has slowed in recent years The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024
OPINION - The day Theresa May lost her temper with a stunned Sammy Wilson Theresa May doesn't get angry – she gets to work. Like the rest of us, the former prime minister has doubts, ideas, emotions and ambitions, but for decades she kept them something of a secret. May managed to become leader of a nuclear-armed, permanent member of the UN Security Council… Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024
How long was Theresa May prime minister, and why is she standing down as an MP? Theresa May joins 94 other MPs who are standing down at the next election – but why? Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024
OPINION - The Standard View: Sexism in the City of London is holding women back International Women’s Day is not only an opportunity to celebrate the economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It must be a call for action to accelerate gender parity and shine a light on places not doing enough. Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024
No May Election: Ex-UK PM Joins Tory MPs Quitting Before Vote Former prime minister Theresa May announced on Friday she will stand down as an MP at the next election, adding to a growing list from the UK's ruling Conservatives to abandon leader Rishi Sunak. International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024
Theresa May: loyal constituency MP who lost Tory support over Brexit No 10 years were plagued by in-fighting as she tried to deliver Brexit that would placate hard-right and centrist factions The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024
Prominent UK Politicians Announce Decision To Step Down From Parliament Prominent politicians, including Theresa May and SNP members, are stepping down ahead of the general election, signaling a shift in the political landscape. Top News · Mar 8, 2024
Theresa May to step down as MP at general election Former PM says she wants to focus on causes close to her heart after 27 years in parliament The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024
Labour says wave of Tory MPs stepping down shows lack of confidence in Rishi Sunak as Theresa May announces exit – as it happened Anneliese Dodds says Theresa May’s decision to stand down after 27 years is part of trend of Tory MPs who have no confidence in party or leader before next election The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024
Theresa May to quit at general election as Commons exodus of Tory MPs grows Ex-prime minister says she’s taken the ‘difficult decision’ to step down as Maidenhead MP in statement to her local newspaper Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024
Train government ministers properly and leave them in post, says ex-cabinet secretary Former civil service boss Mark Sedwill blames constant rotation of personnel and lack of proper teaching for poorer strategic thinking The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024
Jeremy Hunt has given over £100,000 to local Tory party in bid to retain seat Exclusive: Records show extent of chancellor’s donations since 2019 as polling suggests he is on course to lose at general election The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024 Keir Starmer is the latest politician to land a Vogue magazine shoot – but style and politics don’t always mix As the Labour leader poses for an ‘ultimate fashion issue’, some ask if high-fashion spreads focus differently on female politicians than their male peers
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024 Call to urgently revive Theresa May’s plan for EU-wide defence treaty Leader of centrist Renew group in EU parliament says defence must be main priority over next five years
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024 Julian Assange’s moment of truth has arrived – and the stakes are high If his appeal fails this week, the WikiLeaks founder could soon be on a plane towards a potential jail term of 175 years
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2024 What is the Home Office English-language test scandal? Students launch legal action Overseas students are seeking financial compensation for wrongful arrest, false imprisonment, loss of earnings, and damage to their mental health
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024 English test scandal: reprieve plan was derailed by government reshuffle Sajid Javid had wanted review process for international students who believed their visas had been wrongly cancelled
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024 English test scandal: students renew fight to clear names after 10 years Exclusive: Push follows new evidence that raises questions over Home Office’s cheating accusations against 35,000 international students
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2024 Boris Johnson vs Theresa May? The race for Oxford Chancellor is on The forthcoming election is the first to be held online
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024 What did the navy do for me? Everything Today’s young people may resist joining up but my naval experience set me up for life
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024 ‘People said it did in his career’: 33 pictures that defined British politicians From the Bullingdon boys to a bacon sandwich; Margaret Thatcher in a tank to Theresa May dancing … these landmark images shaped how we saw our leaders
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024 ‘Everyone’s second preference’: could James Cleverly be the next Tory leader? The right wing of the party is talking up Kemi Badenoch. But the gaffe-prone home secretary might have the last laugh
Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2024 Carrie Johnson shocked by Ikea: 'They have everything' Could John Lewis be next?