Guilty as Charged: MP David Amess’ killer receives whole-life sentence
Ali Harbi Ali has received a whole-life sentence for the murder of Conservative MP for Southend West, Sir David Amess.
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April 20, 2022
The Domicile (Dis)Advantage: Rishi Sunak requests ministerial interests review amid tax row
The serving UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has referred himself to an independent review by the UK’s ethics watchdog over concerns about his family’s tax affairs.
April 19, 2022
Heated Debates: US Supreme Court hears climate change case
A recent Supreme Court ruling that challenges the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) power has the potential to hurt US President Joe Biden’s climate plan.
March 11, 2022
Cutting Through Red Tape: Boris Johnson’s new Brexit Freedoms Bill
To mark the two-year anniversary of ‘Getting Brexit Done’, Boris Johnson has revealed plans for a new ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill that will enable easier dismantling of EU regulations and protections.
March 11, 2022
Given the Green Light: Green freeports to go ahead in Scotland
An agreement to establish two green freeports in Scotland has been made by the Scottish and UK governments.
February 21, 2022
Scotland Chugs on with Railway Nationalisation: ScotRail to be government-owned by April 2022
The Scottish Government has announced that all train services in Scotland will be nationally owned by Friday 1 April 2022, with the incumbent company Abellio being forced to step down.
February 21, 2022
Corrupt Conservatives?: Owen Paterson resigns amid lobbying scandal
Owen Paterson, a former Conservative MP, has resigned following a report by the Independent Standards Commission which found he had broken lobbying rules.
December 5, 2021
Anti-sleaze: will banning second jobs harm the quality of Parliament?
Boris Johnson moves to support banning MPs taking on additional employment in advisory and consultancy roles, resulting in pre-emptive resignations such as Ed Davey’s dip from Herbert Smith Freehills.
December 4, 2021
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Richy Rishi: what does the Autumn Budget mean for UK businesses
Rishi Sunak delivered his Autumn 2021 Budget on 27th October to MPs in the House of Commons, proposing changes to taxation and plans to help the economy recover after the effects of the pandemic.
November 6, 2021
Truth Bill Out: Supreme Court find that Scottish Government has Legislated Beyond its Powers
The Supreme Court has ruled that provisions in two bills passed by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) were beyond Holyrood’s legislative powers.
October 15, 2021