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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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Features

It’s Not All Bad For Nature

December 4, 2025December 5, 2025

If you follow environmental news, you will know the feeling of clicking on a story and thinking everything is doom and gloom with no real improvement.
However, this year also gave us…

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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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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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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

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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News/University

EXCLUSIVE: Stirling University halves scholarships for non-Scottish UK and ROI students

April 6, 2025October 24, 2025

Non-Scottish UK and Republic of Ireland students starting in 2026 could be entitled to half the total value of scholarships as those who start in 2025, as the University cuts awards.…

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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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