Badenoch calls for national inquiry into ‘rape gangs’
Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research....
Category : Politics
Twenty councillors quit Labour in Starmer protest
The group have accused the party of “abandoning traditional Labour values” in recent months....
Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power – but how realistic is that?
With new financial backers and a rapidly growing base, Reform UK seems to have momentum, but will it stay?...
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle “vile gang networks”, the home secretary says....
Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson....
‘A man exposed himself to me on a video call – police didn’t properly investigate’
Police are dismissing women’s experiences and failing to properly investigate, BBC is told....
Why 2025 promises plenty of political fireworks
We head into 2025 with quite the assembly of cocktail ingredients – a flatlining economy, an impatient electorate and a volatile world....
Labour councillor quits party in transgender row
Zoe Hughes opposes a ban on puberty blockers but the government says children’s welfare comes first....
Mayor argues case for takeover of train company
Labour’s Kim McGuinness believes regional elected mayors could improve Northern’s performance....
Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts
The business and trade select committee says the schemes are so poorly designed, the application process is like a second trial....