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Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk The Green Party appears to be gaining unprecedented traction in London, with recent polling indicating that it may be on course to overtake Labour as the city’s favoured political party. Speaking during the party’s annual conference in Bournemouth, Green leader Zack Polanski expressed confidence that the party was making significant inroads, particularly among younger voters, signaling a potential reshaping of the capital’s...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk Katie Lam, the 34-year-old Conservative MP who has spent just over a year in parliament, is increasingly being touted as a potential future leader within the party. Her rapid ascent reflects both her personal drive and a broader shift within UK politics toward a harder stance on migration and border control. Lam’s trajectory—from state school in Surrey to Cambridge University, a stint...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk Arsenal secured a hard-fought victory against West Ham at the Emirates Stadium, moving a point ahead of Liverpool in the Premier League standings, but the triumph came with fresh injury concerns for Mikel Arteta’s side. The Gunners’ 2-0 win was defined not only by clinical finishing but also by setbacks to key midfielders, highlighting the ongoing challenges Arsenal face in maintaining squad...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Sunderland has provided a timely boost to Ruben Amorim, as the Portuguese manager continues to face scrutiny over his position at Old Trafford. The win, which marked United’s third consecutive triumph this season, was secured thanks to goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko, offering a sense of relief to both the manager and the squad. Beyond...

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing mounting pressure from within her own party to consider abandoning key manifesto pledges in the run-up to the November budget, amid warnings that sticking rigidly to them could result in a “pasty tax” scenario—an unpopular mix of minor revenue-raising measures that risk political backlash. Sources close to Downing Street have confirmed that as the...

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online The BBC is exploring unconventional avenues to protect its flagship international arm, the World Service, by lobbying to use the UK’s defence budget to offset looming financial shortfalls. Senior executives argue that several facets of the World Service, including media monitoring and counter-disinformation operations, are critical to national security, a claim that could allow some of its expenditure to...

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online A growing number of British women suffering from chronic pain are turning to medical cannabis after traditional over-the-counter treatments repeatedly failed to provide relief, highlighting a significant shift in the approach to women’s health and pain management in the UK. Conditions such as menopause, endometriosis, and perimenopause, often dismissed or inadequately treated, are now prompting women to explore alternative...

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online In a glittering display of Hollywood glamour and humanitarian commitment, George and Amal Clooney hosted the latest edition of The Albies awards on Friday in London, honouring courageous individuals and organizations dedicated to fighting for justice worldwide. The event, held at the iconic Natural History Museum, brought together a constellation of stars from film, television, and politics, all united...

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Pro-Palestine demonstrations in London are set to proceed this weekend despite appeals from political leaders and law enforcement to cancel the events following a terror attack at a Manchester synagogue on Thursday. Organisers of the protest, including the group Defend Our Juries, have confirmed that a rally in Trafalgar Square will take place on Saturday afternoon, with attendance expected...

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Storm Amy has unleashed its full force across the United Kingdom and Ireland, claiming at least one life in Ireland and triggering widespread travel disruption, power outages, and property damage as authorities struggle to respond to the severe weather. In Ireland, a man tragically lost his life in a weather-related incident in Letterkenny, County Donegal, on Friday afternoon, shortly...