Politics

Published: 06 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Lancashire’s Reform-run council has sparked fierce opposition after announcing plans to close five council-run care homes and five day centres as part of a strategy to save £4 million a year. The move has drawn criticism from residents, relatives, and opposition politicians, who accuse the council of “selling off the family silver” and prioritising cost-cutting over the welfare...

Published: 06 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Britain’s military has officially received the first batch of Ajax armoured vehicles, marking the conclusion of an eight-year delay that has long cast a shadow over the country’s defence procurement programme. The announcement comes amid debates over the relevance of traditional armoured vehicles on modern battlefields, particularly in the context of the Ukraine conflict, where inexpensive unmanned drones...

Published: 06 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A growing number of UK academics whose research is critical of China are reporting significant pressure from Beijing, prompting concerns over academic freedom and the financial dependence of UK universities on Chinese students. Scholars have described targeted harassment, threats, and institutional constraints that they say compromise their ability to conduct research freely, raising questions about the broader implications...

Published: 06 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has officially announced the formation of his transition team as he prepares to assume office on 1 January, revealing an all-female leadership slate aimed at guiding the city through what he calls the most ambitious policy agenda in a generation. The 34-year-old democratic socialist outlined the team at a press conference in...

Published: 06 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A company tied to Conservative peer Baroness Michelle Mone has been found to owe £39 million in unpaid tax, according to newly released documents from its administrators. The firm, PPE Medpro, which came under scrutiny for its role in supplying personal protective equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic, now faces mounting financial and legal pressure as the scale of...

Published: 06 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. When Zohran Mamdani made history by becoming New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, his victory speech carried a heartfelt moment that resonated far beyond politics. “To my incredible wife, Rama, hayati,” he said, using the Arabic term for “my life.” “There is no one I would rather have by my side in this moment, and...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A coalition of thinktanks from across the political spectrum is urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use her upcoming budget to overhaul what they describe as the “broken” UK tax system. The proposals, published this week, call for bold changes including abolishing stamp duty, merging income tax with national insurance, and simplifying tax rules to ensure that all income...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill has been elected the 57th governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a race that drew national attention and underscored the Democratic Party’s resilience amid Donald Trump’s return to political prominence. The Associated Press projected Sherrill’s victory just two hours after polls closed on Tuesday. “I hear you, Jersey,” Sherrill said to...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Democrat Abigail Spanberger has made history by becoming Virginia’s first female governor, marking a major victory for her party in a night of strong Democratic performances across the southern state. Spanberger, a former CIA officer and federal law enforcement agent who served three terms in the US House of Representatives, won convincingly over Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears,...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old pro-Palestinian socialist, has made history by being elected as New York City’s first Muslim mayor. His victory over former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa marks a turning point in the city’s political landscape — and the rise of a new, unapologetically progressive voice in American politics. Once considered a fringe candidate,...