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“I Am Not A Rebellious Person”: Stirling MP Chris Kane Explains Why He Voted For Labour’s Welfare Cuts

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

"I did what was best", says Chris Kane, MP for Stirling and Strathallan, on voting for welfare cuts.

Do you think the cuts to disability benefits should've gone ahead as planned?…

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National/Politics

Labour’s Asylum Changes: Theft or Fair Business?

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

The measures were inspired by Denmark centre-left government, praised by Tommy Robinson, and condemned by refugee charities.

What do you think? Are they fair or unreasonable?…

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Opinion/Politics

Opinion – There is nothing left to conserve for the Conservative Party

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Brig writer Bertie looks into how the Conservatives have performed historically and how they're doing now.

Do you think Reform has completely replaced the Conservatives?…

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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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News/Politics

Reform UK’s New Hold on Scotland

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

According to new research, there has been a four per cent increase in Reform UK’s vote share in Scotland. 

More electoral success could be on the horizon in 2026, coming at the expense…

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Politics

March 2025 in Politics: The UK

April 9, 2025April 10, 2025

Various MSPs announced their intention to stand down next year, Reform UK squabbled amongst themselves, and the UK Government sought to cut civil service spending.…

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Opinion/Politics

Evaluating Kemi Badenoch as Conservative Party Leader

March 27, 2025March 28, 2025

Since November 2024, Badenoch, 45, has taken the reins as leader of the Conservative Party. Notably, she is the first black person and third woman to hold the role.  However, it's never…

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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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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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