Politics

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk Weston-super-Mare, the quintessential Victorian seaside town known for its long sandy beaches, historic pier, and lively summer atmosphere, has found itself at the centre of a heated political and social controversy. Once celebrated for its charm and community spirit, the town has recently been deeply divided over a proposal to become a council of sanctuary—a designation aimed at improving support for refugees...

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing mounting pressure from within her own party to consider abandoning key manifesto pledges in the run-up to the November budget, amid warnings that sticking rigidly to them could result in a “pasty tax” scenario—an unpopular mix of minor revenue-raising measures that risk political backlash. Sources close to Downing Street have confirmed that as the...

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Japan is on the verge of making history with the likely appointment of Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister, following her recent election as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). At 64, Takaichi has risen through the ranks of a party long dominated by men, positioning herself as a leading figure in Japan’s political...

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Pro-Palestine demonstrations in London are set to proceed this weekend despite appeals from political leaders and law enforcement to cancel the events following a terror attack at a Manchester synagogue on Thursday. Organisers of the protest, including the group Defend Our Juries, have confirmed that a rally in Trafalgar Square will take place on Saturday afternoon, with attendance expected...

Published: 03 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Michelle Mone, the Scottish businesswoman and life peer whose Conservative whip has been suspended, has accused Chancellor Rachel Reeves of using “dangerous and inflammatory” language regarding her role in a high-profile Covid-19 PPE contract dispute. The accusations come after a company linked to Mone, PPE Medpro, was ordered to repay nearly £122 million for failing to comply with contractual standards in supplying...

Published: 03 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Russia is actively attempting to disrupt UK military satellites on a near-weekly basis, according to the head of the UK Space Command, highlighting a growing dimension of international tension in space operations. Speaking to the BBC, Maj Gen Paul Tedman said Russian forces are persistently jamming the country’s satellite communications and closely monitoring UK-based space assets. “We’re seeing our satellites being jammed...

Published: 03 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk In the wake of Thursday’s deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue, the Home Secretary has condemned recent Gaza-related protests as “fundamentally un-British,” urging demonstrators to reconsider attending further rallies this weekend. Speaking to national broadcasters, Shabana Mahmood expressed deep concern for the Jewish community following the horrific events at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation, where two people were killed and several others injured...

Published: 03 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Kemi Badenoch’s announcement on the eve of the Conservative Party conference that the Tories would repeal the 2008 Climate Change Act marks a bold political manoeuvre, one that could signal a turning point in the party’s approach to governance. By proposing to scrap legislation widely associated with net-zero commitments, Badenoch positions the Conservatives as a potential counterbalance to Reform UK, presenting a...

Published: 03 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk In a dramatic development highlighting the tensions between local authorities and the press, Nottinghamshire County Council has lifted a controversial ban on journalists from the region’s largest newspaper following threats of legal action. The decision comes after sustained criticism from media watchdogs, politicians, and legal experts, raising important questions about press freedom, local governance, and accountability in the United Kingdom. The council,...

Published: 02 October '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The United Kingdom’s political and business communities were thrown into debate and dismay following Conservative leadership contender Kemi Badenoch’s recent declaration that she would repeal the 2008 Climate Change Act if the Tories win the next general election. The announcement, which aims to remove the legal requirement for the government to set five-yearly carbon budgets leading up to 2050, was swiftly condemned...