Politics

Published: 10 October 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Yvette Cooper has defended the Government’s plan to introduce digital ID for children as young as 13, amid growing public debate over the controversial expansion of the scheme. The Foreign Secretary argued that many teenagers already use similar forms of identification and described the proposed “standardised” system as the right approach to ensure consistency across public...

Published: 09 October 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Bridget Phillipson has vowed to press Sir Keir Starmer to abolish the two-child benefit cap if she becomes the deputy Labour leader, emphasising the need for stronger action against child poverty across the United Kingdom. Speaking ahead of the ballots sent to Labour members, the Education Secretary said she is seeking a clear mandate from party...

Published: 10 October 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Celebrations broke out across Israel and the Palestinian territories on Thursday night as both sides prepared to implement a ceasefire deal aimed at ending more than two years of devastating conflict. The agreement, which has been formally approved by Israel’s government and accepted by Hamas, promises to halt a war that has claimed tens of thousands...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Hundreds of NHS hospital workers are preparing to walk out in protest after claiming they have been denied more than £36 million in wages and pension contributions over the past four years. The dispute, which has sent shockwaves through one of London’s largest hospital groups, has raised fresh questions about pay inequality, systemic discrimination, and fairness within the...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Public confidence in the Scottish National Party (SNP) government has plunged to an unprecedented low, largely due to growing dissatisfaction with Scotland’s National Health Service, according to the latest research. The Scottish Social Attitudes survey revealed that only 47 per cent of respondents trust the Scottish Government, led by John Swinney, to act in the nation’s best interests...

Published: 08 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online. A 17-year-old teenager and a 22-year-old man have been arrested in connection with a high-profile cyber attack that compromised sensitive information belonging to approximately 8,000 children at the London-based nursery chain, Kido. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the suspects were detained in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail. Both remain in custody as investigations continue, with authorities working...

Published: 08 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to direct the home secretary to explore additional measures targeting protests, including potential powers to address specific inflammatory chants at pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The move comes amid heightened concerns over public safety and rising tensions following a recent terror attack at a Manchester synagogue. Speaking to reporters while en route to Mumbai, Starmer indicated that Labour intends...

Published: 08 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online. Kemi Badenoch, one of the Conservative Party’s most prominent figures, is set to announce a new “golden rule” of economic policy that aims to restore fiscal discipline and rebuild the Tories’ reputation for responsible financial management. In a pivotal address at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Badenoch will pledge that at least half of all money saved through government spending cuts...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has reignited political controversy by standing firm on comments he made earlier this year, claiming that during a visit to Birmingham’s Handsworth area, he “did not see another white face.” His remarks have provoked sharp criticism from political leaders, community representatives, and civil rights advocates, who accuse him of misrepresenting one of Britain’s most diverse and vibrant...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online A controversial plan to introduce digital identity cards across the United Kingdom has sparked intense debate over privacy, government surveillance, and taxation. The move, backed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and shaped by policy ideas from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), is expected to pave the way for a potential £600 million annual boost in tax revenue for...