Politics

Published: 03 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Sheffield Hallam University, a leading UK institution, temporarily halted groundbreaking research into human rights abuses in China after apparent pressure from Beijing, the Guardian has revealed. The suspension affected a high-profile project examining forced labour involving Uyghurs, a persecuted Muslim minority in China, and raised serious concerns about academic freedom and international influence on British universities. In February,...

Published: 03 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. FBI Director Kash Patel has forcefully denied reports suggesting he misused a government jet to attend a performance by his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, describing the claims as “beyond pathetic” and part of an attempt to attack his partner, who he says is a “rock-solid conservative.” The controversy arose last week after it was reported that Patel, 45, travelled...

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...