Jury trials to be axed for crimes with 3-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to abolish jury trials for crimes likely to get 3 years or less, introducing 'swift courts'. Critics call it an attack on an ancient right.
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Ex-Welsh Reform UK Leader Jailed for Russian Bribes
Former Welsh Reform UK leader Nathan Gill sentenced to 10.5 years for taking Russian bribes to make pro-Kremlin statements. Read the full details of the political scandal.
Teen gets 16 years for murder that sparked law reform
A teenager who fatally stabbed grandmother Vyleen White in a Queensland car park has been jailed for 16 years. The horrific crime prompted landmark 'adult crime, adult time' legal reforms.
Kim Kardashian tearful over prison attack that almost killed her
Reality star Kim Kardashian emotionally reveals details of a chilling prison incident that nearly turned fatal, sharing her trauma in a raw, tearful confession about her criminal justice reform work.
Police: Sentencing Reforms Driving Crime Surge
Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.
Triple Lock Unsustainable Warns Reform UK's Tice
Richard Tice warns Britain's cherished state pension triple lock is financially unsustainable, sparking debate over intergenerational fairness and future retirement security.
Farage's Reform UK unveils radical election manifesto
Reform UK unveils radical election platform featuring income tax cuts, NHS reform, and tough immigration measures while scrapping net zero commitments.
Farage: Reform UK Now Main Opposition to Labour
Nigel Farage delivered a fiery speech in Derby, positioning Reform UK as the true opposition to Labour and vowing to build a mass national movement against the political establishment.
California's Gerrymandering Showdown: Prop 50 Explained
As California voters face a critical decision on Proposition 50, experts warn that partisan gerrymandering threatens the very foundations of democratic representation. Discover how this landmark proposal could reshape American politics.
Farage's Reform UK Demands Government Overhaul
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage confronts Labour's Jess Phillips over Home Office failures and calls for sweeping government reforms in heated political debate.
Labour's Housing Revolution: 1.5M New Homes Planned
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's transformative planning reforms to accelerate housebuilding, tackle the housing crisis, and boost economic growth across Britain.
Swinney blasts Farage's Scottish politics bid
Scotland's First Minister delivers scathing critique of Reform UK leader's potential move north of the border, questioning his commitment to Scottish interests amid constitutional tensions.
House of Lords Under Pressure: Calls for Radical Reform
The House of Lords faces mounting pressure for fundamental reform as critics question its composition and effectiveness in modern British democracy. Discover why experts are demanding change.
John Major: Tory-Reform alliance "beyond stupid"
Former Conservative PM delivers blistering attack on his old party's potential pact with Reform UK, warning it threatens Britain's international standing and democratic values.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Reform UK: Let Ministers Override International Law
Danny Kruger's Reform UK party unveils radical constitutional reforms that would grant ministers power to disregard international treaties, sparking legal and diplomatic concerns.
MPs challenge King Charles's parliamentary role
Exclusive: Senior MPs and Republic campaigners demand removal of King Charles from parliamentary processes, calling for urgent democratic reforms in the monarchy's political influence.
Farage's prison ship plan branded 'fantasy island' solution
Reform UK leader's controversial plan to house prisoners on floating jails faces overwhelming criticism from penal reform groups and political opponents who brand it unworkable and inhumane.
Labour in panic as Reform surge threatens election plans
Exclusive: Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell reveals deep concerns about Reform UK's growing influence as internal polling shows potential vote splitting catastrophe for Keir Starmer.
Gerwyn Price demands darts reform
Welsh darts sensation Gerwyn Price calls for urgent changes to professional darts, citing inconsistent organisation and player welfare concerns in explosive interview.
Labour and Plaid Cymru agree historic Senedd reform
In a groundbreaking political move, Labour and Plaid Cymru have reached an agreement to radically reform the Welsh Parliament, increasing members and changing voting systems in the biggest shake-up since devolution.
Welsh Parliament expands to 96 members in historic deal
Labour and Plaid Cymru reach groundbreaking agreement to increase Senedd members from 60 to 96, implementing gender quotas and reforming electoral system in historic Welsh political reform.
Parents demand justice reform after daughter's murder
The heartbroken family of Bobbi-Anne McLeod, a 24-year-old woman brutally murdered in her Plymouth home, are campaigning for legal reforms to protect future victims after their daughter's killer received a life sentence.
Labour blocks Tory bid on sex offender sentences
Conservative attempt to prevent shorter jail terms for serious sexual offenders defeated in parliamentary showdown as Labour peers rally against the measure.
Mother campaigns to keep child killer behind bars forever
A courageous mother is fighting to keep her ex-partner, who brutally murdered their two children, behind bars forever. Her powerful campaign demands tougher sentencing for child killers.
Labour proposes cutting 100 MPs in major parliamentary reform
Labour proposes cutting 100 MPs in dramatic parliamentary reform while Nigel Farage threatens to 'smash' the Conservative party over Brexit betrayal concerns.
California voters approve historic electoral map overhaul
California voters have delivered a stunning blow to the political establishment, approving Proposition 50 to strip lawmakers of redistricting power and hand it to an independent commission in a landmark democratic reform.
Teens beat Dogecoin staffer bloody, get light sentence
Exclusive: Two teenagers convicted of a vicious attack that left a cryptocurrency worker with life-altering injuries have been given probation in a case that's exposing deep flaws in Washington DC's justice system.
Farage's Reform UK unveils radical NHS overhaul plan
Nigel Farage's Reform UK unveils radical NHS plan proposing tax relief for private insurance and dramatic service reforms ahead of 2024 general election.
Man jailed for Nigel Farage death threats
A 42-year-old man has been imprisoned after making terrifying death threats against Nigel Farage in voicemails left at Reform UK's headquarters, with judge warning of serious consequences for threatening politicians.
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