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National/News/Politics

Final hereditary peers lose seats under new law

March 11, 2026March 12, 2026

The remaining 92 hereditary peers in the House of Lords have lost their seats under a new law.…

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National/Politics

UK Visa Changes Threaten Universities and International Students

March 8, 2026March 10, 2026

Brig writer Antanina dives into the 2025 changes to UK visas for foreign graduates, and potential premiums for universities enrolling international students.

Are you concerned about these changes, or are they a good…

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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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News/Politics

“It Is Not My Duty As An MP To Make People Poorer”: MP for Alloa Suspended From Labour Party.

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025

Included in the four Labour MPs who had the whip withdrawn today, Brian Leishman for Alloa and Grangemouth, provided this statement.…

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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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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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News/Stirling council

Stirling MP stands against rising costs

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

Stirling MP Alyn Smith urges the UK Government to tackle the broken energy market as Scotland faces another hike in energy costs.…

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David Cameron returns
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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Long Read/News/Politics

The King’s Speech: What does the future of the UK hold?

November 8, 2023November 9, 2023

The King's speech took place on November 7 and outlined several developments for the United Kingdom moving forward. It was the first King's speech in over 70 years.…

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Comment/Politics

IPCC: Current action is “insufficient to tackle climate change.”

March 30, 2023December 2, 2025

Earth is not irredeemable; however, action is needed, stat. The UK, for the sake of its residents and the world, need to be a part of this action.…

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