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Older man holding a sign that reads "I Oppose Genocide I Support Palestine Action" is surrounded by two police officers
National/News/Politics

High Court rules Palestine Action ban is unlawful

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

A further hearing is scheduled for February 20th, and the government is likely to appeal the decision.…

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Still from Green's Party conference
National/Politics

Green Party Conference 2025 – a dive into Polanski’s “eco-populism”

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

The Green Party Conference provided a chance for Leader Zack Polanski to clarify what policies his "eco-populist" vision for the party entail.…

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National/Politics

Digital ID Cards: what are they and how will they affect the public? 

October 2, 2025December 3, 2025

Brig writer Nicola dives into the proposed Digital ID cards, what they're for, and what problems people have with them.

Do you support or oppose having Digital ID?…

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Chris Kane cut-out over King Street in Stirling town centre
Politics

Did They Do It?: Stirling’s Local MP, Chris Kane 2025 

September 17, 2025September 18, 2025

Labour MP Chris Kane, elected in 2024, promised to "make work pay", cut energy bills with GB Energy, and cut NHS waiting times. Let's see how these promises held up.…

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National/News/Politics

UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

Angela Rayner stepped down from the Government on Friday (September 5) following her admission that she underpaid stamp duty by £40,000.…

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Politics

May 2025 in Politics: The UK

June 1, 2025June 1, 2025

Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats performed well at the English local elections, the Green Party started a leadership election, MSPs supported assisted dying, and the Government considered changes to the winter…

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Politics

April 2025 in Politics: The UK

April 29, 2025April 30, 2025

Israel and Hong Kong blocked three British MPs from entering, the UK Government saved the Scunthorpe Steelworks, fifteen people were charged for placing bets on the 2024 election, and the Supreme Court…

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Politics

February 2025 in Politics: The UK

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

Some English local elections were delayed, a pay rise for MPs was approved, a handful of Labour politicians were suspended, an MP revealed his HIV status in the Commons, a former Reform…

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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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