South West’s Safest Labour Councillor Quits Party Citing 'Constant U-Turns' Thursday, January 22, 2026 labour councillor independence paulton uturn council politics keirstarmer localgovernment environment Grant Johnson, a long-serving councillor representing Paulton—the former coal mining village deemed the safest Labour seat in South West England—has announced his departure from the Labour Party to serve as an independent. … Read More
Should Keir Starmer Take a Tougher Stance on Donald Trump? Tuesday, January 20, 2026 keirstarmer donaldtrump tariffs ukusrelations trade diplomacy greenland foreignpolicy security brexit Sir Keir Starmer held an urgent press conference following President Donald Trump’s recent threats to impose new tariffs on the United Kingdom and other countries. Since Trump’s return to office, Starmer has … Read More
UK Brexit Poll Reveals Majority Now Favour Remain with Growing Support for New Referendum Monday, January 12, 2026 brexit referendum eu ukpolitics europeanunion echr publicopinion trade keirstarmer nigelfarage Public opinion in the UK is noticeably shifting on Brexit, as a recent poll by More in Common conducted for The Sunday Times indicates a growing desire for a new referendum on the nation’s EU membership within the next … Read More
Keir Starmer Questioned Over Frozen Funding for Urgently Needed Bath Special School Thursday, December 11, 2025 keirstarmer bath send specialeducation funding government council schools children delays Keir Starmer faced tough questions about the government’s frozen funding for a desperately needed special school in Bath. Bath MP Wera Hobhouse highlighted how families have been “left in the lurch” after … Read More
Keir Starmer Faces Pressure Over Frozen Funding for Urgent Special School in Bath Thursday, December 11, 2025 keirstarmer bath send specialschool funding education government children disabilities council Keir Starmer is under scrutiny as families in Bath face uncertainty due to a government freeze on funding for a critical new special school. Bath MP Wera Hobhouse highlighted the plight of families “left in the lurch” by the … Read More
Angela Rayner Stamp Duty Controversy Sparks Debate Over Starmer’s Support Friday, September 5, 2025 angelarayner stampduty tax keirstarmer housing politics ethics labourparty property controversy Labour leader Keir Starmer has publicly supported his deputy, Angela Rayner, after she revealed that she inadvertently paid less stamp duty tax on the purchase of her second home. The controversy centers on Rayner’s £800,000 … Read More