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Farage Calls for Radical Overhaul of UK Welfare System

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for a complete overhaul of the UK's welfare system, claiming it discourages work and fosters dependency. He targets 'sick note culture' and pledges to make employment more attractive than benefits.

Labour think tank urges Starmer to devolve power to rivals

Keir Starmer faces internal pressure to decentralise power to regional mayors and devolved governments, potentially strengthening his political rivals. The Labour-linked Fabian Society proposes a major constitutional overhaul.

Farage: Stop Benefits for Those Who Refuse Work

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveils a hardline welfare policy, proposing to strip benefits from those refusing employment, in a major intervention on the UK's welfare debate.

Scotland's Devolution Crisis: SNP Minister Must Resign

Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's governance is in a state of paralysis, with the SNP facing mounting pressure over policy failures and constitutional stagnation. Stephen Daisley's damning indictment demands urgent ministerial accountability.

Westminster's 'Undemocratic' Welsh Veto Power Exposed

Plaid Cymru's Liz Saville Roberts accuses the UK government of undermining Welsh democracy by granting itself powers to veto legislation passed by the Senedd. The controversial Welsh Bill provisions have sparked a major constitutional clash.

Unelected Lords Block Bill to Scrap Hereditary Peers

The House of Lords has inflicted a major defeat on the government, blocking a bill that would have scrapped the role of Hereditary Peers. This move sets the stage for a fierce parliamentary battle over the future of the unelected chamber.

Trump's Immigration Shakeup: Mass Raids and 'Ideological Tests'

Exclusive: The Trump administration's sweeping new immigration policies, including mass raids and a controversial 'ideological screening' test, face immediate legal challenges and spark widespread protests as constitutional concerns mount.

Scottish Government in Legal Advice Standoff Over Gender Bill

The Scottish Government faces mounting pressure to disclose its legal advice on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill after a controversial Section 35 order from Westminster blocked the legislation. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack defends the move as 'necess

Jill Lepore: The US Constitution is a 'broken tool'

Acclaimed historian and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore launches a powerful new book, 'Amend,' arguing that the US Constitution is a relic in need of a democratic overhaul for the 21st century.

Youth Activists Sue Trump Over Climate Policies

A coalition of young Americans is taking former President Donald Trump to court, alleging his fossil fuel policies knowingly jeopardised their future and violated their constitutional rights.

Labour's Safe Seat Shake-Up Exposes Democratic Crisis

Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed constituency reform in Knowsley, Liverpool, exposes a deep crisis in British democracy. Discover why safe seats are undermining voter representation and what it means for the future of UK politics.

Trump Deploys National Guard, Sparking Constitutional Crisis

Former President Donald Trump, in a controversial move, has reportedly mobilised National Guard troops to Memphis and Chicago. This article examines the legal and political firestorm surrounding this unprecedented action by a former commander-in-chief.

Trump Declares Emergency, Takes Control of DC Police

In a dramatic escalation, former President Donald Trump invokes national emergency powers to assert federal control over Washington DC's police force, bypassing Mayor Muriel Bowser and igniting a fierce constitutional debate.

South Africa ends forced surname change for wives

A historic South African court ruling declares the common law practice compelling married women to adopt their husband's surname unconstitutional, championing gender equality and personal choice.

Deputy Liberal Leader Jacinta Price sacked in shock move

In a dramatic political move, Deputy Liberal Leader Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been dismissed from her shadow portfolio by Sussan Ley. The surprise decision comes amid growing tensions over the Party's direction on Indigenous affairs and constitutional

Trump's Immigration Overhaul Sparks Constitutional Clash

The Trump administration's sweeping new immigration directive, bypassing Congress, triggers legal battles, international condemnation, and economic uncertainty as the White House asserts unprecedented executive power.

Philippines Congress Moves to Outlaw Catholic Devotion

A controversial bill seeking to ban the popular Catholic 'Divine Mercy' devotion has sparked a major constitutional crisis in the Philippines, pitting Congress against the Senate and the influential Catholic Church.

Cornwall petition seeks status as UK's fifth nation

A historic petition is calling for Cornwall to be officially recognised as the UK's fifth nation, alongside England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, arguing its unique Celtic identity and culture deserve national status.

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