Maine Governor Vetoes Data Center Moratorium
Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoes first US state moratorium on new data centres, citing a specific project in Jay that would create jobs and tax revenue.
Category : Constitution
Assisted Dying Bill Reintroduced, MP Urges Lords Not to Block
Labour MP Lauren Edwards reintroduces the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill after it stalled in the Lords. She urges peers to respect Commons votes and not block the legislation again.
Labour To Abolish House Of Lords For Elected Chamber
Keir Starmer plans to abolish the House of Lords and replace it with an elected chamber to restore trust in politics, accusing Tories of handing peerages to lackeys and donors.
Fresh Bid to Legalise Assisted Dying as Labour MP Brings Bill
Labour MP Lauren Edwards launches a new private members bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults, after peers blocked previous legislation. The bill aims to give patients dignity and choice.
Iranian Hardliners Reject Proposed Peace Deal with US
Iranian conservatives are mounting an aggressive campaign to block a proposed peace agreement with the United States, accusing negotiators of betraying revolutionary principles.
Switzerland Votes on Population Cap Proposal
Swiss voters go to the polls in a referendum on a proposal by the right-wing SVP party to cap the country's population at 10 million, sparking intense debate.
Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Signed Sunday, Strait to Open
Donald Trump says the US will sign a new agreement with Iran on Sunday, claiming it will prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
Nigel Farage pledges to repeal the Equality Act and ban foreign nationals from social housing, as polls show Reform UK losing support to far-right rival Restore Britain ahead of Makerfield byelection.
UK Under-16s Face Social Media Ban in New Crackdown
Keir Starmer will ban under-16s from TikTok, Instagram, and X, with gaming apps restricted and late-night scrolling limited for teens up to 18.
Senior Police Chief Urges Home Secretary to Review PCC Powers to Sack Chief Constables
Sir Hugh Orde asks Home Secretary to review PCC powers to sack chief constables, citing lack of scrutiny and risks to operational independence.
Queensland's Slogan Ban Faces High Court Free Speech Challenge
Queensland bans pro-Palestinian slogans with prison terms, facing likely High Court challenge over free speech.
Next Voting Rights Act Must Ban Gerrymandering Nationwide
The next Voting Rights Act must ban gerrymandering nationwide, addressing both racial and partisan manipulation of electoral maps.
Beyond Paradise Star Jamie Bamber Joins Spy Thriller The Hive
Jamie Bamber joins cast of espionage thriller The Hive alongside Franka Potente and Sophie Cookson. Film in post-production, expected 2026.
Queen Camilla Says King Charles Doing 'Extremely Well' Amid Cancer Treatment
Queen Camilla says King Charles is doing 'extremely well' amid cancer treatment, touched by public support.
Bulger Mother Slams Labour Plan To Raise Criminal Age
James Bulger's mother criticises Labour's plan to raise criminal age to 14, citing justice concerns.
Nigel Farage Sparks Fury with 'Two-Tier State' Claim
Nigel Farage claims Britain is a 'two-tier state against white people' in a Substack essay, sparking a bitter row days before the Makerfield by-election.
Departments May Cut Budgets for Defence, Nandy Says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says ministers are exploring further departmental budget cuts to fund defence, following resignations over inadequate funding for the Defence Investment Plan.
Labour MPs Launch Major Rebellion to Stop Welfare Bill
108 Labour MPs rebel against welfare bill with amendment to pause cuts, citing lack of consultation and impact on disabled people.
Zelenskyy Tells UK: Europe Is a 'Global Force' That Cannot Be Defeated
Zelenskyy tells UK MPs Europe is a global force, urges unity against Russia and Iran, and highlights drone warfare expertise.
Trump Claims US-Iran Peace Deal Could Be Signed Today
Donald Trump says a US-Iran peace deal will be signed on Sunday, opening the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran casts doubt, saying a final decision is pending. Pakistan expects an electronic signing.
Trump Launches Deadly Strike on Venezuela After Peace Deal Talk
Donald Trump announced a kinetic strike on Venezuelan cartel leader Niño Guerrero, calling it retribution for crimes by immigrants. The strike coincides with Trump's claims of an imminent Iran peace deal.
Nigel Farage: Britain a 'Two Tier State Against White People'
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he would evict all foreign nationals from social housing, claiming Britain is a 'two tier state against white people' in his first Substack essay.
Richard Madeley's Visit to El Salvador's Mega-Prison Offers Lessons for UK
Richard Madeley visits El Salvador's Cecot mega-prison, offering insights into its harsh conditions and potential lessons for UK prisons.
France Repeals 17th-Century Code Noir Brutal Slavery Law After 178 Years
France's National Assembly unanimously repeals the 1685 Code Noir, which classified enslaved people as property, 178 years after slavery was abolished.
Trump Backs Down on National Guard Deployments in Democratic Cities
Trump halts National Guard deployments in LA, Chicago, Portland after court rulings and Supreme Court rebuke, marking a retreat from federalization efforts.
Starmer's Own Chambers Founder Attacks Labour Plans to Cut Jury Trials
Geoffrey Robertson KC condemns Labour plans to cut jury trials as a betrayal of party values, warning of risks to justice.
EHRC Chair Urges Common Sense on Single-Sex Spaces
EHRC under new chair Mary-Ann Stephenson adapts single-sex spaces guidance to balance trans rights and business practicality after Supreme Court ruling.
Starmer Restores Powers to Ousted Hereditary Peers in Lords Shake-Up
Starmer restores powers to dozens of hereditary peers by granting life peerages, ending a battle over Lords abolition plans.
Prince William to reaffirm commitment to Church of England
Prince William will attend the Archbishop of Canterbury's enthronement, reaffirming his commitment to the Church of England ahead of becoming King.
Blueprint for a Modern UK Monarchy Unveiled
Readers propose modernising the monarchy: repeal Act of Supremacy, convert palaces to Parliament and affordable housing.
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