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Gaza, Grangemouth, and his Labour suspension: A Conversation with MP Brian Leishman

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Brig sat down with Brian Leishman, the Independent MP for Alloa and Grangemouth, to discuss his suspension from Labour, his thoughts on government policy from Gaza to Grangemouth, and what he would…

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National/Politics

January 2025 in Politics: The UK

January 30, 2025January 31, 2025

The government clashed with Elon Musk over the grooming gangs scandal, Nigel Farage and Elon Musk fell out, Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq resigned over allegations of misconduct, and Donald Trump praised Keir…

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National/Politics

December 2024 in Politics: The UK

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

The UK sought closer ties to the EU ahead of Trump's inauguration, joined a new global trade agreement, made 'diplomatic contact' with Syrian rebels, and the Conservatives traded blows with Reform UK…

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Politics

A profile of Kemi Badenoch: the new leader of the Conservatives

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Kemi Badenoch, 44, has rapidly ascended the political ladder as a Conservative MP for the constituency of North West Essex since 2017. This was proven recently when she defeated Robert Jenricks to…

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National/Politics

September 2024 in Politics: The UK

October 20, 2024December 30, 2024

The Conservatives whittled it down to four candidates, Labour battled sleaze, the SNP made £500mn in cuts, and Corbyn founded a pro-Palestine faction.…

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Breaking News/Politics

The biggest news and takeaways from the 2024 general election.

July 5, 2024July 7, 2024

The results for the 2024 General Election are in, Brig has broken down the biggest news and most dramatic results from the night.…

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Comment/Politics

The dim future of the Conservative government

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023

With the next general election expected in less than a year and multiple political controversies, there is a sense of uncertainty for the Conservatives.…

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National/Politics

British politics is entering its nostalgia era

November 15, 2023November 16, 2023

The return of former Prime Ministers, Tony Blair and David Cameron, brings them back into the political battlefield, and into power. But what does it mean for British politics?…

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Comment

Opinion: Tories need to chill out over Gender Recognition Reform

January 18, 2023January 20, 2023

When will trans people be able to just exist? When will we stop being a “debate”?…

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Comment/National/Politics

Fast turnaround as Jeremy Hunt declared new Chancellor moments after Kwasi Kwarteng sacked

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022

Prime Minister Truss announces Jeremy Hunt as new Chancellor of the Exchequer.…

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