Topic: Politics

Politics covers the decisions, debates and power struggles that shape public life, from elections and parties to government policy, diplomacy and political culture.

It brings together reporting on leaders and institutions alongside the controversies and public reactions surrounding them. For readers, it offers context on who is making decisions, what is at stake and how political developments may affect everyday life.

  • 2001: A budget odyssey

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  • The Movement: Flock cameras rile up privacy-minded right 

    Privacy-focused conservatives are increasingly opposing Flock Safety’s networked cameras, which automatically record vehicle details and feed them into police-searchable databases. The dispute matters because it exposes a growing tension on the American right between support for law enforcement and concerns about expansive government or corporate surveillance. Critics argue that the systems can track ordinary people’s…

  • Burnham’s technical education plans will ‘hit the skids’ without schools funding, unions warn (cloned)

    The UK’s largest teaching union has warned that Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans to give technical and academic education equal status will fail unless schools receive significant extra investment. Burnham recently announced proposals to introduce technical subjects for 14-year-old pupils from September 2028, aiming to tackle youth unemployment and continue decades of government efforts to…

  • Judge finds Met guilty of racism because black officers are more likely to have promotions cancelled

    A judge has ruled that the Metropolitan Police acted in a racially discriminatory manner, finding that black officers within the force are more likely than their colleagues to have promotions rescinded. The ruling adds to a long-running series of findings and allegations concerning institutional racism within the Met, reigniting scrutiny of the force’s internal culture…

  • Bloc Party dance through heartbreak on new single ‘Now We Can’t Be Friends’ and announce UK record store tour

    Bloc Party have released a new single, “Now We Can’t Be Friends”, and announced a run of UK record store shows ahead of their seventh studio album, “Anatomy Of A Brief Romance”, due out on 11 September. The synth-driven track finds frontman Kele Okereke singing about running into an ex on the dancefloor after a…

  • Badenoch warns nimbys: Let prisons be built near your homes

    Kemi Badenoch has called on the public to accept new prisons being built in their local areas, warning that widespread “nimby” opposition is a barrier to expanding capacity. Her comments come amid a political row over Labour’s plan to release around 6,000 offenders early from September, which new prime minister Andy Burnham has since paused…

  • Video appears to show someone kicking sea lion in California; authorities investigating

    A video appearing to show a person kicking a sea lion on a California beach has prompted an investigation by wildlife authorities. The incident matters because sea lions are protected marine mammals, and deliberately disturbing or harming them can carry legal consequences. Officials are reviewing the footage to identify the person involved and establish what…

  • Anatomy of a Scene: The princess bakes the love cake in ‘Donkey Skin’

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  • Believe it or not, AI is creating more opportunities in skilled trades 

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  • Trump to meet with Zelenskyy, Netanyahu. And, TPS holders could soon face deportation

    Donald Trump is holding separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on 28 July 2026, held around the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, who was a strong advocate in Washington for both Ukraine and Israel. His death leaves a notable gap in support for both countries, and the meetings…