Chris Grey analyses the dangers of the new far right in Britain: "It seems to be quite different to earlier versions of far-right politics which, whilst aggressively anti-immigration, were not, apart from a very small fringe, intent on a wholesale overthrow of the established political order. Yet, now, it is becoming almost mainstream to speak as if that political order has entirely failed." "It saddens me to say that Israel today seems to be a world away from the inclusive, pluralistic, open and democratic principles on which it was founded in 1948." Labour MP Peter Prinsley, who is a doctor ...
If I heard rightly there was a reference in a speech this morning to dealing with the unacceptable backlog of asylum decisions by having Nightingale Centres, just as there were special Nightingale centres for if needed during Covid. But no mention of how they would be any different to the system there is now, which is clearly not working, with a growing backlog, and a high rate of successful appeals against wrong decisions. I know of course that the problem of the backlog has escalated dramatically, leading to acute shortages of suitable accommodation for those seeking asylum, and the use ...
Welcome to my summary of the latest national voting intention polls for the next general election, along with the latest MRP projections and party leadership ratings. If you'd like to find out more about how polls work, how reliable they are and how to make sense of them, check out my book, Polling UnPacked: the History, Uses and Abuses of Political Opinion Polls, or sign up for my weekly email, The Week in Polls: General election voting intention polls PollsterConLabLDGrnRefLab leadFieldwork Opinium 17% (-1) 22% (-1) 12% (nc) 10% (nc) 31% (+1) -9% (vs Ref) 17-19/9 GB Techne 19% (+1) ...
Delighted to see fellow Councillor Vicky Anderson marry her girlfriend Christee Ord last week. Congratulations and have amazing lives together. Also well done in achieving Gateshead Council's first all female same sex marriage. Photo above - me with Vicky at her reception in the Cafe Under the Spire in Bensham.
Recent polling carried out ahead of the 2026 Welsh Elections suggests that, for the first time since the inception of a devolved Welsh administration, Labour will not be the largest party, with both Plaid and Reform vying to be the leader of a minority government. The race to lead the Senedd has yet to begin, but the Welsh Liberal Democrats must consider their place in a Welsh political landscape that, for the first time since 1999, Plaid Cymru could lead the government. I'll save speculation for a Reform-led Welsh government for another time. Plaid Cymru's aim for the longest time ...
Jane Dodds, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, spoke to Conference today at 10.30am. Here is the text of her speech: Conference, for too long politicians in both Westminster and Cardiff have asked people across Wales to simply settle. Settle for our once-great nation's decline, Settle for a life that is less prosperous than that of our parents, Settle for worse schools, hospitals and public services. Although they don't say it in these words, wherever I go in Wales I hear the same message loud and clear: people are tired of being told that they are powerless to create a ...
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John Milne MP and cross party parliamentarians write to Wes Streeting with concerns about the ME/CFS...
In a joint letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting under a title "Concerns regarding ME/CFS Strategy in the Final Delivery Plan", John Milne MP has questioned "the absence of strategic approach to biomedical research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) as part of the Final Delivery Plan". John is lead signatory, joined by MP Jo Platt, All-Party Parliamentary Group on ME chair, plus his co-MPs and Huse of Lords members who are Champions for Action for ME. Here is the text of the letter: Dear Wes Concerns regarding ME/CFS Strategy in the Final Delivery Plan As Members of Parliament and ...
Photo by Amanda Jones on Unsplash Senior party figures have told PoliticsHome that the Liberal Democrats will reshuffle their frontbench after their party conference in Bournemouth this weekend.Among the names tipped for promotion in Harriet Symonds' article are Alex Brewer, Jess Brown-Fuller, Josh Reynolds, Anna Sabine, Mike Martin and Bobby Dean. Given the calibre of the new Lib Dem MPs elected last year, this sounds like a positive move. But don't get too excited: Continuity will prevail in some key areas: deputy leader Daisy Cooper is expected to remain in the Treasury brief, as are Callum Miller in Foreign Affairs ...
MAGA and President Trump promised revenge for the assassination of Charlie Kirk and it has already started. Late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel has followed Stephen Colbert into the laughter wilderness after being "suspended indefinitely" by ABC hours following a comment from Brendan Carr, chairman of the broadcasting regulator agency the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that the commission would take action against the network for Kimmel's comments. Kimmel made the mistake of criticising MAGA and the president for blaming left-wing radicals for the assassination of Kirk when, said Kimmel, it was more likely to have been a right-wing terrorist. ABC refused ...
In 1986, the Falkland Islands were granted our own Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and set about establishing a fishing industry. Overnight we went from being sheep farmers to fisherfolk and I remember that time well. This was an exciting time for the Falkland Islands and one that had a transformational effect on our economy. Given that fish are a national resource, we have worked hard to develop a licensing and taxation regime that allows the fishing companies to be profitable and the owners well rewarded, whilst at the same time ensuring the wider population benefits through free education from primary ...
Transition Dundee is looking for new volunteers. Take a closer look at the team's projects at www.transitiondundee.com ... could one be perfect for you? From stopping food waste to giving clothes new life - there's a place for everyone in helping with the Transition Dundee community. There's a volunteer enquiry form at www.transitiondundee.com/volunteer for anyone interested in volunteering - all welcome!
Because of its location, perched above Gower's Three Cliffs Bay, Pennard Castle is by far the most spectacular of Swansea's fortifications, as illustrated by the painting above. It is perhaps, because of that location, that so many stories have grown up about its fate. The history points website records that the ruins of castle have attracted more than their fair share of myths over the centuries: The castle itself was ill-fated. It soon became unusable because exceptionally stormy weather in the 13th and 14th centuries blew large amounts of sand into and around it. See our page about the castle ...
