Politics

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader, has defended her colleague Robert Jenrick following widespread criticism over his remarks about not seeing “another white face” in a part of Birmingham, while emphasizing that discussions around integration should not focus on appearances. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Badenoch described Jenrick’s comments as a “factual statement” and said there was “nothing wrong with making observations.” However,...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. As the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel approaches, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly urged students not to take part in planned demonstrations, describing the protests as “un-British” and emphasising the need for respect and empathy in light of the tragic events of 7 October 2023. Starmer’s intervention comes amid growing concerns over demonstrations at universities, which he...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. As the second anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks approaches, university leaders across the United Kingdom have issued urgent reminders to students planning to participate in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, emphasizing the legal risks involved. Authorities have stressed that publicly expressing support for a proscribed terrorist organisation constitutes a criminal offence, and students taking part in rallies, vigils, or debates could face serious...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. Neville Lawrence, the father of the late Stephen Lawrence, has called for full accountability from one of his son’s killers before any consideration of parole is made. David Norris, who was convicted of involvement in the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence, is set to appear before a Parole Board for the first time to request early release. At 49, Norris has served...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Political analyst Sir John Curtice has warned that the Liberal Democrats are on course to win more seats than the Conservative Party in upcoming elections if current polling trends hold, a situation that underscores the shifting dynamics of British politics and the influence of the country’s electoral system. Speaking at a fringe panel event held during the Conservative Party...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Civil liberties organisations have voiced serious concerns over government plans to grant police expanded powers to regulate protests, a move that coincides with organisers of mass demonstrations against the banning of Palestine Action promising a “major escalation” of their campaign. Labour MP Shabana Mahmood stated that repeated large-scale protests over Gaza had created “considerable fear” within the Jewish community,...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), the body responsible for overseeing MPs’ pay and expenses, is exploring ways to give the public a stronger role in determining how politicians are funded. In a recent statement, Karen Walker, Ipsa’s newly appointed chief executive, outlined a series of reforms aimed at making the system more transparent, flexible, and responsive to both...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk The UK Home Office has announced plans to grant police new powers to address repeated protests, with particular focus on demonstrations related to Gaza and other high-profile causes. The proposed measures, set to amend the Public Order Act 1986, would allow authorities to consider the “cumulative impact” of recurring protests at the same location, enabling them to order organisers to relocate events...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk The Green Party appears to be gaining unprecedented traction in London, with recent polling indicating that it may be on course to overtake Labour as the city’s favoured political party. Speaking during the party’s annual conference in Bournemouth, Green leader Zack Polanski expressed confidence that the party was making significant inroads, particularly among younger voters, signaling a potential reshaping of the capital’s...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk Katie Lam, the 34-year-old Conservative MP who has spent just over a year in parliament, is increasingly being touted as a potential future leader within the party. Her rapid ascent reflects both her personal drive and a broader shift within UK politics toward a harder stance on migration and border control. Lam’s trajectory—from state school in Surrey to Cambridge University, a stint...