A new forecast warns that all UK families could see their average living standards fall by 2030. The report, conducted by the Resolution Foundation, predicts…
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What are the 3 main political parties in UK?
Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats.
What political type is the UK?
The United Kingdom is a Constitutional Monarchy in which the reigning monarch (that is, the king or queen who is the head of state at any given time) does not make any open political decisions. All political decisions are taken by the government and Parliament.
Who runs England?
The Prime Minister is the leader of Her Majesty’s Government and is ultimately responsible for all policy and decisions. The Prime Minister also: oversees the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies.
Is the UK a two party system?
The two party system in the United Kingdom allows for other parties to exist, although the main two parties tend to dominate politics; in this arrangement, other parties are not excluded and can win seats in Parliament.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has announced that plans for military support for Ukraine are now entering the “operational phase.” This comes as the situation in…
Labour leader Keir Starmer has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop playing games and get serious about negotiating a peace deal for Ukraine.…
Russia has issued a warning to UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, stating that his proposal to send peacekeeping troops to conflict zones around the world…
In a recent tirade, former President Donald Trump criticized UK Labour leader Keir Starmer and his allies for their involvement in Ukraine, despite Prime Minister…
Labour leader Keir Starmer has called on Europe to take on a greater role in peace talks in Ukraine, as he criticized US President Donald…
Labour leader Keir Starmer has expressed his support for former President Donald Trump’s controversial mineral deal with Ukraine after meeting with the US president. Starmer…
There’s a bunch of Labour MPs who could lose their seats because of the proposed tractor tax and most of them won by narrow margins.…
Childcare costs in the UK already make up 19 per cent of average income, but national insurance contributions will drive nursery fees even higher, finds…
Kim Leadbeater suggests allowing psychiatrists and social workers to approve applications under new amendments High Court sign-off for assisted dying to be scrapped in new…
Childcare providers have been hit by rise in employers’ national insurance announced by the Labour chancellor in the Budget Parents to be hit by 10%…
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has been suspended from the Labour Party for his role in the WhatsApp group scandal Second Labour MP suspended over WhatsApp…
A Labour MP warns Starmer he is crossing a red line with China embassy deal. The Backbencher raises concern over government’s attempts to improve relations…
Keir Starmer is facing a new backlash from the trade unions after he was accused of imposing a new round of austerity again on fire…
Tories demand PM widens investigation to councillors and Burnley MP Oliver Ryan, who was a member of the Whatsapp group, apologises for not speaking out…
Health minister sacked over racists WhatsApp messages, after being caught. Andrew Gwynne allegedly sent racist, sexist messages in a WhatsApp group. The health minister Andrew…
Friday’s front pages report on the Bank of England’s bleak forecast for the UK economy sparked widespread concern, with growth now expected to be just 0.75% this year.
Rachel Reeves is under fire with some of the papers speculating on her future in the role of chancellor and the fears of stagflation – a combination of stagnant growth and rising inflation—are dominating the narrative.
While the interest rate cut to 4.5% offers some relief, the overall economic outlook remains challenging. The papers say the government faces tough choices including potential tax hikes or spending cuts, to stabilise the economy.
Elsewhere, there’s some showbiz news dominating tabloids, including reviews of the new BBC TV series Amandaland, an exclusive interview with the former girlfriend of Liam Payne and coverage of recent allegations made against a TV star.
The back pages are dominated by Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Spurs to book their place in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
Migrants who are unemployed or in low-paid jobs will face being forced to leave the UK under plans being drawn up by Conservative leader Kemi…
The deputy prime minister reportedly contacted Buckingham Palace and senior civil servants in a bid to remove the disgraced Duke of York from a list…
Long-term sick may need to find jobs. As Liz Kendall blamed the Conservatives for failing to control welfare spending. Long-term sick may need to find…
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UK politics – live: Anger as Reeves’ support for third Heathrow runway sparks climate backlash Chancellor Rachel Reeves has prompted fury with the growth plan…
Sir Keir hails vision of former deputy prime minister, adding: ‘I know many people will be raising a glass to John today’ Sir Keir Starmer…
Rachel Reeves issued a defiant response as she defended her record as chancellor. Under pressure Rachel Reeves issues defiant response when quizzed on Keir Starmer…
Chancellor’s optimistic economic growth vision hit in the short term as Tesco and Lloyds announce hundreds of job losses and she admits fixing the economy…
Sir Keir Starmer invokes Thatcher in deregulation promise UK politics – live: Starmer invokes Thatcher and vows to slash red tape ahead of Reeves economic…
