Politics

Published: 03 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump’s appointed ambassador to the United Kingdom, Warren Stephens, has called on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to accelerate North Sea oil drilling, arguing that it would enhance the UK’s position as a reliable ally of the United States. Stephens, speaking in a detailed interview on Sky News’s Mornings with Ridge & Frost, expressed concern over Britain’s...

Published: 02 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government is reportedly exploring plans to impose a 20% tax on the business assets of wealthy individuals who decide to leave the country, in an effort to align the nation with tax policies in other G7 economies and potentially raise substantial revenue for public coffers. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be considering a “settling-up charge,”...

Published: 01 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has declared her readiness to face down teaching unions opposing her plans for compulsory reading tests for 13-year-olds and the introduction of mandatory extracurricular programs across all English schools. The move, aimed at tackling literacy gaps and re-engaging children from disadvantaged backgrounds, marks one of Phillipson’s most assertive policy pushes since joining the Labour...

Published: 01 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A former Conservative Party member, Bruce MacInnes, whose family has deep historical ties to Jerusalem, has taken legal action against the party, claiming his suspension over critical remarks about Israel violated his rights and amounted to discrimination based on belief. The case has reignited debates over free speech within the Conservative Party and highlighted growing tensions around the...

Published: 01 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Legal experts have raised serious concerns that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) may have breached privacy laws when it suspended child benefit payments for thousands of families based on flawed Home Office travel data. The suspensions, which were part of a broader anti-fraud crackdown, have triggered criticism from politicians, privacy campaigners, and affected families, prompting an inquiry by...

Published: 01 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A Reform UK councillor has formally defected to the Conservative Party, citing growing discomfort with the policies and rhetoric of Nigel Farage’s party. James Buchan, who represents the Stone House ward in the south-east London borough of Dartford, said his decision was driven by a desire to uphold his values while continuing to serve his local community effectively....

Published: 31 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Zarah Sultana, the Coventry South Member of Parliament, has announced that her newly formed left-wing political party, established alongside former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, is not merely a protest initiative but a long-term project aimed at securing state power and ultimately running the government. Despite a challenging start marked by internal disagreements, financial controversies, and leadership disputes, Sultana has emphasized that the...

Published: 31 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The British Army has taken a historic step in promoting inclusivity by ordering its officers to sever ties with private members’ clubs that restrict female membership. The move comes as part of a wider effort to ensure that the armed forces reflect the values of equality and respect that underpin modern British society. According to a directive issued...

Published: 31 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The situation for social housing in England is reaching a crisis point, with families waiting decades—sometimes centuries—for a suitable home. In Bath and North East Somerset, for instance, some families seeking a four-bedroom council property are reportedly facing waits of up to 200 years. Across the country, England is producing just over 10,000 social homes annually, far short...

Published: 31 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Zarah Sultana has announced that her newly formed left-wing political party, created in collaboration with former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, is aiming to take the reins of government despite internal disputes and public scrutiny. The Coventry South MP, who left the Labour Party in July, described the initiative—currently operating under the temporary name Your Party—as a “40-year project”...