Politics

Published: 20 September — The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A fresh political storm has erupted within the newly launched movement informally known as “Your Party,” as Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana revealed that she has instructed specialist defamation lawyers following a high-profile clash with Jeremy Corbyn. The dispute, centred on the rollout of a paid membership system, has quickly escalated into a battle over credibility, control,...

Published: 20 September | The English Chronicle Desk Rachel Reeves, the UK chancellor, is facing mounting criticism over her decision to appear as the guest of honour at a private event hosted by a leading gambling lobbyist, just as the Treasury undertakes a review into taxes on the £12 billion gambling sector. The controversy has raised questions about political judgment, impartiality, and the possible influence of industry ties on government...

Published: 20 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online NATO forces intercepted three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets after they entered Estonian airspace over the Baltic Sea, remaining inside the country’s airspace for approximately twelve minutes. The incident has been described by Estonian officials and European leaders as a clear example of Moscow’s “reckless” and provocative behavior, heightening already elevated tensions along NATO’s eastern border. The latest airspace violation...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has received a £100,000 donation from a London-based design and architecture company that earlier this year faced a winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The contribution, made in three separate tranches during June, comes as the party continues to expand its fundraising efforts from diverse private sources, including wealthy individuals both in the UK and...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk An extraordinary rift has emerged within the newly formed leftwing political initiative co-led by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, raising questions about its internal governance, democratic principles, and long-term viability. The dispute came to public attention on Thursday when Corbyn confirmed that the party had referred an unauthorised membership portal promoted by Sultana to the Information Commissioner’s Office, describing it as a...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk During a highly orchestrated two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, former US President Donald Trump urged the British government to consider deploying military forces to control its borders, drawing attention to rising public concern over illegal migration and highlighting divisions in political approaches to security and immigration. Speaking at a carefully managed press conference at Chequers, the official country residence of...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The British and Irish governments are preparing to introduce a comprehensive new framework aimed at tackling the long-standing legacy of Northern Ireland’s Troubles, a deeply polarising issue that has haunted regional politics and complicated relations between London and Dublin for decades. The proposals, expected to be formally announced on Friday by Hilary Benn, Northern Ireland Secretary, and Simon Harris, Ireland’s Foreign Minister,...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Ruth Curtice, chief executive of the Resolution Foundation, has issued a stark message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the critical November budget, urging decisive action to address the UK’s persistent living standards crisis. Speaking from her bright Westminster office, Curtice called on Reeves to consider bold moves, including lifting the two-child benefit cap, revising pension policies, and being open to broad-based...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The privatisation of key UK industries has been identified as a significant factor behind the escalating cost of living crisis, according to Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who has called for urgent reforms to public ownership policies. Speaking in response to a recent report by The Guardian highlighting the financial burden of privatisation on British households, Polanski said the mass sell-off of...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk A man has tragically died and a woman sustained injuries following a shooting in Clissold Park, Hackney, east London, in a shocking incident that has left the local community reeling. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers were called to the park at 7:06 pm on Wednesday evening after receiving reports of gunfire, prompting an immediate response from multiple emergency services, including the...