Call for Bank Holiday to Honour First King of England
Historians and MPs push for a new bank holiday in 2027 to mark 1,100 years since King Aethelstan unified England. Discover the forgotten monarch's legacy and the government's response.
Category : Constitution
Call for Bank Holiday to Honour First King of England
Historians and MPs urge a new bank holiday to mark 1,100 years since King Aethelstan unified England. Discover the forgotten monarch's legacy and the government's response.
Noem demands emergency demolition of historic DC buildings
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem seeks to raze 17 historic structures in Washington, citing security threats. Preservationists decry the move as an unlawful bypass of safeguards.
Irish Files: Churchill 'Venal' in Edward VIII Crisis
Secret Irish files reveal officials saw Winston Churchill as 'venal and unscrupulous' and sought to exploit the 1936 abdication crisis for Ireland's advantage. Read the full story.
2000 legal advice: Stormont had flag discretion
Newly released documents show Stormont ministers were advised in 2000 that flying the Union flag was a matter of ministerial discretion, not a royal command. Explore the historic constitutional clash.
Earliest Scottish coin saved after detectorist find
A metal detectorist's discovery of a 12th-century silver coin has rewritten history, proving Edinburgh minted Scotland's first coinage. The £15,000 artefact is now with National Museums Scotland.
Trump admin's religious Christmas messages breach church-state line
Trump officials used government accounts for sectarian Christmas posts, drawing First Amendment warnings. Critics fear a breach of the church-state firewall. Read the full analysis.
What Zionism Means Today: A Complex Debate
The term 'Zionism' is fiercely contested, with definitions ranging from a national liberation movement to a form of colonialism. Understanding its evolution is key to navigating modern political discourse. Explore the debate.
Forgotten Stories from Trump's First Year Back
A look back at the most controversial moments from Donald Trump's first year back in the White House, from a purge of watchdogs to a Gaza takeover plan. Read the full recap.
Lord True Calls for Reform UK Voice in House of Lords
Senior Conservative Lord True urges PM Keir Starmer to give Reform UK seats in the Lords, arguing their Commons success demands representation. Read the full story.
Tory Peer: Reform UK Deserves Voice in House of Lords
A senior Conservative peer has called on PM Keir Starmer to give Reform UK representation in the House of Lords, arguing their Commons seats warrant a say. Read the latest on the constitutional debate.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Chicago Guard Deployment
The US Supreme Court has halted Donald Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. This landmark ruling tests presidential powers and federalism. Read the full analysis.
Scotland's public inquiries cost £258m, report finds
A damning Holyrood report reveals Scotland's public inquiries have cost taxpayers £258m since 2007, criticising them for being too expensive and damaging frontline services. Read the full findings.
Trump's Name Added to Kennedy Center After Vote
Work to add Donald Trump's name to Washington's Kennedy Center begins, sparking legal debate and accusations of censorship. Read the full story on the controversial renaming.
Activists Stage Protest at King's Throne in Parliament
Left-wing activists from the group Assemble scaled barriers in Parliament to unfurl 'Replace the Lords' banners. Police detained several protesters in the dramatic demonstration. Read the latest.
Robertson's BBC 'Government' Row Sparks 'Grievance Mongering' Claim
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson faces Tory criticism after attacking the BBC for calling Labour 'the Government'. He demands the broadcaster reflect devolution. Read the full story.
NYC Mayor Count Revised: Mamdani to be 112th
Zohran Mamdani will become New York City's 112th mayor after a historical recount corrected a 350-year-old oversight. Discover the fascinating story behind the mayoral numbering.
White House says US 'lucky' if Trump served third term
White House claims US would be 'lucky' to have Trump for a third term, as reports reveal he discussed the constitutionally-prohibited idea with lawyer Alan Dershowitz. Read the latest.
White House: US 'Lucky' to Have Trump Serve Third Term
White House remarks stoke debate over a potential third term for Donald Trump, as legal experts examine constitutional limits. Read the latest on this political firestorm.
EU Court: Polish Tribunal Not Independent
The EU's top court has ruled Poland's Constitutional Tribunal lacks independence due to politicised appointments. The decision pressures Warsaw to enact reforms.
Dershowitz: Constitution 'Unclear' on Trump Third Term
Alan Dershowitz tells Donald Trump the Constitution 'wasn't clear' on serving a third term, as a billionaire donor reportedly offers $250m for a 2028 run. Read the full analysis.
S Korea court removes police chief over martial law
South Korea's Constitutional Court has formally dismissed the impeached police chief for supporting ex-President Yoon's brief martial law in 2024. Read the full ruling details.
MPs' Royal Palaces Inquiry Risks Constitutional Chaos
A powerful Commons committee is demanding access to inspect Royal residences, sparking fears of a constitutional crisis. Could this open a Pandora's box? Read the full analysis.
BBC TV licence fee could be replaced by sliding scale
The UK government is reviewing the BBC's funding, proposing a 'sliding scale' licence fee and new commercial streams. Have your say in the public consultation by 10 March 2026.
UK Inquiry to Probe Iran in Scottish Independence Debate
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
Lumbee Tribe Wins Historic Federal Recognition
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is set to become a federally recognised tribal nation after the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act. Discover the political journey and what it means for its 60,000 members.
Government wins Supreme Court challenge over Troubles material
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to prevent a coroner disclosing sensitive security material in a Troubles inquest, a decision with major implications for legacy cases. Read the full analysis.
BBC faces major reforms to funding and board appointments
The UK government is considering major reforms to the BBC's charter, including ending political board appointments and reviewing the licence fee. Explore the plans for the broadcaster's future.
Trump in Court Over $300m White House Ballroom
A historic preservation trust sues to halt Trump's $300 million White House ballroom project, alleging illegal demolition and abuse of power. Read the latest from Washington.
Government Sets Out BBC Licence Fee Reform Plans
The Culture Secretary has launched a review of the BBC's royal charter, proposing reforms to the licence fee and exploring new commercial funding. Have your say on the future of public broadcasting.
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