Blocked Progress or Necessary Caution? The UK’s Puberty Blockers Ban Stirs Fierce Controversy

Blocked Progress or Necessary Caution? The UK’s Puberty Blockers Ban Stirs Fierce Controversy

The UK government’s ban on prescribing puberty blockers for adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria has ignited heated debate, dividing public opinion on the rights and well-being of transgender youth. The contentious measure, endorsed by both major political parties, follows recommendations from the Cass Review and is set to have far-reaching implications for healthcare in England, Scotland, … Read more

UK Cabinet row erupts over crucial 2013 Syria vote – POLITICO

UK Cabinet row erupts over crucial 2013 Syria vote – POLITICO

The move incensed Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron at the time, dealing him a rare defeat and deeply complicating the U.S. Obama administration’s plan to respond to the attacks. Obama officials openly cited the U.K. vote in justifying the then-president’s failure to enforce a “red line” on Syrian chemical weapons use. Miliband, now energy secretary … Read more

Let’s be friends – POLITICO

Let’s be friends – POLITICO

Foreign Secretary David Lammy previously called Trump a “neo-Nazi sympathizing sociopath,” labeled him a “dangerous clown” and “a racist KKK and Nazi sympathizer.” London Mayor Sadiq Khan has feuded with Trump, telling POLITICO that the presidential candidate is “a racist. He’s a sexist. He’s a homophobe.” The Trump campaign has even accused Labour of election … Read more

UK Health Secretary Considers Fines For No-Shows After £1B Lost Due To Skipped Doctor Appointments

UK Health Secretary Considers Fines For No-Shows After £1B Lost Due To Skipped Doctor Appointments

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is facing mounting pressure to address the issue of missed appointments, with nearly £1 billion lost annually due to patients not attending their scheduled consultations. With a waiting list of almost 8 million people and another 1.4 million waiting to access community mental health and learning disability services, Health … Read more

British parliament to get historic vote on assisted dying – POLITICO

British parliament to get historic vote on assisted dying – POLITICO

Calls for a change in the law have gained fresh momentum in recent months thanks to campaigning by the prominent British broadcaster Esther Rantzen, who disclosed that she has lung cancer and had joined Dignitas, the assisted dying clinic in Switzerland. Views at the top of government are split on the subject, with Energy Secretary … Read more

Tony Blair’s AI mania sweeps Britain’s new government – POLITICO

Tony Blair’s AI mania sweeps Britain’s new government – POLITICO

It’s important civil servants “know what ‘good’ looks like,” said Robyn Scott, founder of Apolitical, a learning platform for public officials. “Because there are a lot of great companies out there … and there are a lot of snake oil salesmen.” Greasing the wheels of government Right now, AI isn’t widely used across government.  The … Read more

How Ed Miliband became Britain’s most divisive government minister – POLITICO

How Ed Miliband became Britain’s most divisive government minister – POLITICO

Five years ago this week, in the teeth of the Brexit wars, an outgoing Tory prime minister was looking for a legacy. Theresa May settled on net zero —and now it’s on Labour to keep that target alive. Jun 25 15 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic … Read more

Sadiq Khan bags record third term as London mayor – POLITICO

Sadiq Khan bags record third term as London mayor – POLITICO

Hall was selected ahead of more high-profile Tory candidates including former London Minister Paul Scully. Scully told the BBC Saturday his party had run an “incredibly underwhelming campaign” in the capital, and accused the Conservatives of focusing too heavily on Khan as an individual. During the campaign, Hall took aim at Khan over his controversial … Read more

Britain’s Conservatives just agreed the world’s toughest smoking ban. Tory MPs hate it – POLITICO

Britain’s Conservatives just agreed the world’s toughest smoking ban. Tory MPs hate it – POLITICO

Blue fury In the event, 59 Tory MPs voted against the measure at its second reading Tuesday night. Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch — seen as a key contender to become the next leader should the Tories lose the election — was among those in Sunak’s own ministerial ranks voting against the bill, citing what she … Read more

all the winners from a wild year in UK politics – POLITICO

all the winners from a wild year in UK politics – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — It was meant to be the year two quiet technocrats, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, brought calm to the fevered Westminster swamp. Unfortunately SW1 didn’t get the memo. Politics remained pretty much as wild in 2023 as it has been since David Cameron — back in action as U.K. foreign secretary … Read more