Politics

Pressure Mounts on Keir Starmer to Speed Up Recognition of Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis Keir Starmer faces growing demands from senior members of his cabinet and over a third of MPs to accelerate efforts toward recognizing a Palestinian state, as concerns escalate over Israel’s restrictions on aid to

UN Human Rights Chief Criticizes UK Government’s Ban on Palestine Action The UK government’s decision to ban Palestine Action has been criticized by the UN human rights chief for limiting rights and freedoms while violating international law. Volker Türk, the UN human rights commissioner, called the government’s

Columbia's Agreement with Federal Government Sparks Divided Reactions A recent agreement between Columbia University and federal officials after lengthy negotiations has drawn mixed responses from faculty, students, and alumni—highlighting ongoing divisions on campus since the start of the conflict in Gaza. David Pozen, a professor at Columbia

As the 2015 election approached, an adviser to Nigel Farage voiced frustration. The party Farage then led, Ukip, had recently secured a major victory in the European Parliament elections, causing a significant political shift. Despite the Daily Mail seeming to align with Farage’s views—especially his criticisms of Romanian

Scottish Leader to Address Gaza Crisis During Trump Meeting John Swinney plans to raise the “unimaginable suffering in Gaza” during his upcoming meeting with Donald Trump. The Scottish National party leader described Trump’s four-day trip as significant for relations between Scotland and the U.S. Before Trump’s arrival

New political groups in the UK have often struggled to sustain their influence. Take Change UK, which launched with high expectations in early 2019 but dissolved by year’s end. Now, Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana are making a fresh attempt. Their success may hinge on the perspective one takes.