Politics

"Ex-shadow chancellor urges Starmer and Reeves to implement wealth tax"

"Ex-shadow chancellor urges Starmer and Reeves to implement wealth tax"

The Treasury Should Evaluate Wealth Tax to Address Financial Gap, Says Former Labour Official Anneliese Dodds, who previously served as shadow chancellor under Keir Starmer, has urged the government to engage in an open discussion with the public about difficult choices needed in the upcoming budget to stabilize public finances.

Games platforms exploited by far-right extremists to recruit teens, report finds

Games platforms exploited by far-right extremists to recruit teens, report finds

Extremists Using Gaming Platforms to Target Teenagers, Study Warns Research published in *Frontiers in Psychology* has revealed that extremist groups and individuals are exploiting livestream gaming platforms to recruit and radicalize vulnerable users, primarily young males. These platforms allow players to communicate in real time while gaming, making them a

Minister rejects idea that recognizing Palestine violates international law – UK politics updates

Minister rejects idea that recognizing Palestine violates international law – UK politics updates

Minister Rejects Claims That Recognizing Palestinian State Violates International Law Good morning. Keir Starmer has faced widespread criticism following his announcement that the UK would recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and commits to a two-state solution—a position not supported by Benjamin Netanyahu’

"Trump escalates trade dispute with Canada following Carney's Palestine statement"

"Trump escalates trade dispute with Canada following Carney's Palestine statement"

Trump Lowers South Korea Tariff to 15% in New Trade Deal President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that the U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, reduced from an earlier proposed 25%, as part of an agreement easing tensions with one of America’s top

"Wes Streeting warns striking doctors: 'You won't win against this government'"

"Wes Streeting warns striking doctors: 'You won't win against this government'"

The doctors’ union “will not prevail in a conflict with this government,” Wes Streeting stated, emphasizing that the NHS is prepared to endure an extended series of strikes by the British Medical Association (BMA). In his most direct remarks yet regarding the dispute involving junior doctors in England, the health

Dems invoke obscure law to force Epstein documents disclosure – US politics updates

Dems invoke obscure law to force Epstein documents disclosure – US politics updates

Democrats Use Rare Law to Seek Release of Epstein Files On Capitol Hill today, Senate Democrats—led by majority leader Chuck Schumer—will hold a press conference to outline their efforts to pressure the Justice Department to disclose the complete, unredacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The Democrats are invoking

"Rivals warn Zack Polanski’s 'eco-populism' may deter Green Party voters"

"Rivals warn Zack Polanski’s 'eco-populism' may deter Green Party voters"

Polanski’s supporters counter that his energetic, media-savvy style is necessary to elevate the party’s profile. His campaign has emphasized grassroots activism, social media engagement, and policies such as wealth redistribution and rapid decarbonization. The leadership contest, running until late September, will be decided by a vote among Green