Politics

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”...

Published: 31 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a unified appeal that spans the worlds of entertainment, politics, and social advocacy, a group of high-profile figures and children’s charities has urged the UK government to take decisive action on child poverty. The call comes through an open letter signed by leading personalities, including actors Emilia Clarke and George Clarke, broadcaster Chris Packham, and coordinated by...

Published: 31 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. For the first time in modern political polling, the Green Party has overtaken Labour in a national opinion poll, signaling a potential shake-up in the UK’s political landscape. The survey, conducted by Find Out Now, shows the Greens rising to 17 per cent, surpassing Labour, which now stands at 16 per cent, and placing them ahead of the...

Published: 31 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Wales could see the implementation of a four-day work week in selected sectors following next year’s parliamentary elections, according to political insiders. Plaid Cymru, currently leading in polls for the 2026 Senedd elections, has indicated that it would support a pilot program for the scheme if it assumes power. The party previously brought the idea to the Welsh...

Published: 30 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted to unintentionally breaking housing regulations by renting out her south London residence without obtaining the mandatory £945 licence required by the local council. The disclosure, which has ignited debate over political accountability and adherence to the law, was made to the prime minister, Keir Starmer, and parliamentary ethics officials following reports by the...

Published: 30 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Parliament’s spending watchdog has intensified scrutiny over Prince Andrew’s living arrangements, questioning whether the current lease of the Royal Lodge represents “value for money” for the public. The King’s brother has been under sustained pressure to vacate the residence, which he occupies at what has been described as a “peppercorn” rent, amid ongoing controversy surrounding his past ties...

Published: 30 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued a stark warning to the Conservative Party, claiming that the Tories could face electoral defeat if they continue to attack environmental policies. Speaking on the Smart Society Show podcast, Johnson criticised his successor, Kemi Badenoch, for pledging to abolish Britain’s Climate Change Act if the Conservatives return to power. The former...

Published: 29 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A BBC journalist has been barred from leaving Vietnam and subjected to multiple days of interrogation, highlighting the country’s ongoing crackdown on press freedom. The journalist, a Vietnamese national who lives and works in Thailand, returned home in August to renew their passport, sources familiar with the situation told The English Chronicle. Although the passport was officially reissued,...