Politics

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Cuban Revolution — the century’s longest‑standing socialist project — is confronting one of the most profound challenges in its history as severe blackouts, fuel shortages and humanitarian strain converge with external pressure and internal hardship. A combination of tightened US sanctions, dwindling fuel supplies and strains on public services has transformed daily life for millions of Cubans and raised...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Jeremy Corbyn has been elected to lead Your Party, signalling a new strategy of collaboration with the Green Party. This development comes as Corbyn aims to unite left-leaning voters under a single, coordinated approach against Reform and Labour. Party insiders confirmed that this initiative represents a deliberate effort to consolidate progressive voices, emphasising policy over personal disputes. Following...

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The World Economic Forum (WEF) president and chief executive, Børge Brende, has resigned following a review of his past contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking another high‑profile fallout linked to the ongoing disclosures known as the Epstein files. Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister who led the Geneva‑based organisation — famous for its annual Davos summit...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The assisted dying bill remains in limbo as the House of Lords continues obstructing debate, a former minister said. Charlie Falconer, who has championed the legislation through the Lords, insisted the bill has not reached “the end of the road” despite growing concerns it may fail before the parliamentary session concludes in May. With less than six debating...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government is preparing to take a significant step toward banning social media for under-16s, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer increasingly expected to support the measure. Ministers plan to launch a public consultation next week, which will explore potential approaches including a strict age limit and alternative measures such as restricting infinite scrolling. The consultation, led by...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Spanish government has declassified hundreds of previously sealed government files relating to the 1981 attempted coup, known as 23‑F, in a bid to shed light on one of the most controversial episodes in modern Spanish history and counter persistent conspiracy theories about what actually occurred. On 23 February 1981, Lieutenant‑Colonel Antonio Tejero and armed civil guards stormed...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Peter Mandelson is facing an inquiry by the European Union following claims about his Brussels trade role. The EU anti-fraud office, known as Olaf, has been asked to examine his activities after new documents emerged suggesting possible misconduct during his time as trade commissioner. These revelations reportedly link Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, raising serious...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Gorton and Denton byelection closed with voters choosing between Greens, Labour, and Reform UK. Voters in Gorton and Denton, south-east Manchester, turned out amid one of the most unpredictable byelections in recent British political history. Polls closed after a campaign defined by sharp attacks and high stakes, with Labour defending a majority of over thirteen thousand votes....

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is poised to become the parliamentary leader of Your Party, the fledgling left‑wing political movement he co‑founded with fellow ex‑Labour MP Zarah Sultana, after his supporters secured a majority in the party’s internal leadership election. Party members voted earlier this week in an election for the central executive committee (CEC), with Corbyn‑aligned...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The UK government has confirmed that No 10 Downing Street will not have the final authority over the publication of sensitive documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the United States, after Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) secured control of the release process. The move marks a significant shift in how politically sensitive material will be handled...