According to a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the Covid-19 pandemic could damage the prospects of a generation of children unless the UK government takes more effective action. The PAC expressed concern that it may take up to a decade for disadvantaged pupils to attain pre-pandemic academic levels. The committee also criticized the […]
Labour is calling for a vote on the release of correspondence related to the government’s decision-making process over an inquiry into the Teesworks development project. Lisa Nandy, the party’s Shadow Communities Secretary, has advocated for the National Audit Office (NAO) to lead the investigation. Though, Michael Gove, the Levelling Up Secretary, has ordered an independent […]
Critics both inside and outside the Labour party are questioning Labour’s climate change policies, which include ending new fossil fuel projects in the North Sea and a £28 billion climate investment pledge. There are concerns that the costs and debts involved in funding these policies will be unpopular with voters as the general election nears. […]
At the TechUK Tech Policy Leadership Conference, the UK’s Minister for Tech and Digital Economy, Paul Scully, said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could ‘create dystopia’ if the technology is not handled properly. However, he also stressed that its usefulness shouldn’t be overlooked, and he warned against focusing only on a “Terminator-style scenario”. He explained that […]
Sue Gray, the senior civil servant who led the Partygate inquiry, is reportedly on track to join Sir Keir Starmer’s team as his chief of staff later this year after an advisory body cleared her to do so. The Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) has reportedly given Gray permission to return to work after a […]
On 6th June, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the Annual Congress of the GMB Union. During his speech, the leader of the opposition reassured the members of the union that the Labour Party’s shift towards clean and renewable energy sources will lead to an increase in job opportunities. This statement came after Gary Smith, the leader […]
After the passing of Lord Morris of Aberavon at the age of 91, Sir Tony Blair praised his former attorney general for his outstanding public service. In addition to serving in Blair’s Cabinet, John Morris (as he was then known) served under two other Labour prime ministers. He was Welsh Secretary from 1974 to 1979 […]
During a recent Commons appearance, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on the government to speed up levelling-up measures, such as planning reform and devolution, to unlock the country’s “enormous potential.” Johnson said that the country is one of the most regionally imbalanced major economies and urged policymakers to push forward with policies he […]
Labour’s election campaign has received a boost with a generous pledge of £5 million from Gary Lubner, the tycoon behind Autoglass, a car glass repair company. Lubner hopes that his support will ensure Labour’s reign in power for a considerable period. In the first quarter of this year, he donated £500,000 to the party, increasing […]
Some members of the House of Lords have threatened to hold up the Illegal Migration Bill until the UK government provides an economic impact assessment of proposed reforms. Peers claim they cannot make an informed decision without this information. Home Office minister Lord Murray of Blidworth faced heckling as he repeatedly declined to reveal when […]