Author: Dave Carter

The Green Party’s landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election has introduced a new level of unpredictability to the future of British politics. Before this event, the party had never surpassed 10% of the vote share in any parliamentary by-election, a threshold it reached during the 2023 Somerton and Frome by-election. However, Hannah Spencer’s… Continue reading Sir John Curtice: Greens' win means future of British politics is more uncertain than ever

A grieving mother found a profound moment of connection when she embraced the man responsible for her daughter’s death during a visit in prison. Danielle O’Halloran lost her 17-year-old daughter, Chloe Hayman, in a devastating incident caused by a drunk and drug-impaired driver. Their encounter was part of a restorative justice process aimed at seeking… Continue reading Chloe Hayman's mum hugged her drug-driver killer in jail

Several Christian organisations have expressed strong dismay over Reform UK’s decision to hold a press conference at Church House, the Church of England’s headquarters. The groups voiced their shock that a political party with immigration policies conflicting with church teachings was permitted to use this venue. They argued the event suggested an inappropriate endorsement by… Continue reading Reform conference held in Church of England headquarters angers Christian groups

Hannah Spencer of the Green Party has emerged victorious in the Gorton and Denton by-election, securing a total of 14,980 votes. She surpassed Matt Goodwin from Reform UK, who received 10,578 votes, as well as Angeliki Stogia representing Labour, who gained 9,364 votes. This constituency was traditionally regarded as a stronghold for the Labour Party.… Continue reading Watch: 'Working hard used to get you something', says victorious Green Party candidate

The Times opens with a headline describing how parents have increasingly become an “invisible welfare state” for unemployed young people. Alan Milburn, a former Labour minister who is heading a government review on youth joblessness, explains to the newspaper that parents frequently face the challenge of supporting children grappling with mental health crises due to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Invisible welfare state' and 'Huntley fights for life'

Meta, the company behind Instagram, is currently looking into issues surrounding artificial intelligence-generated accounts on its platform that sexualize disabled individuals. This investigation follows a BBC report uncovering numerous profiles featuring AI-created images of women with disabilities such as Down syndrome or vitiligo. Many of these accounts display fake photos and videos of women with… Continue reading Disability charities warn of “fetishising” AI profiles on social media

This week marks three decades since the launch of Pocket Monsters in Japan, the game that eventually blossomed into the global sensation known as Pokémon. Over the years, the franchise has expanded far beyond its original video game roots, spawning an acclaimed animated series, blockbuster films, a trading card game, and the wildly popular mobile… Continue reading Pokémon Day: Fans on what the series means as it turns 30

Police are set to implement a temporary dispersal zone in the heart of Glasgow as part of efforts to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. This zone, which will become active on 20 March, includes key locations such as Glasgow Central Station, St Enoch Square, and Union Street—areas recently flagged for concerns regarding public safety. Under… Continue reading Dispersal zone plan in anti-social behaviour crackdown in Glasgow

This winter’s persistent rain and flooding across parts of the UK might give the impression that a record-breaking wet season has occurred. However, provisional figures released by the Met Office indicate that overall rainfall for the UK is approximately 9% above the average—showing the season has been wetter than usual, but not extraordinary on a… Continue reading UK winter nowhere near a record breaker despite relentless rain and storms

Record rainfall has left farmers struggling to manage slurry this season, creating significant challenges across farms in Northern Ireland. Mervyn Gordon, a dairy farmer with a herd of 250 cows, describes the situation on his farm as “hectic.” He depends on a large storage tank that holds 400,000 gallons of slurry beneath the shed where… Continue reading NI Farming: Farmers on edge as wet weather hampers slurry season