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Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, public support for the bloc has surged across the continent, including in the UK itself. A new survey shows 67% of Britons now view the EU favorably, suggesting Brexit may have strengthened rather than weakened European unity.
Christopher Adegoke just made history as the first Black chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council in its 135-year history. The Nigerian-born leader's journey from Kwara State to UK politics shows how dedication and service open doors.
Celia Hibbert made history by becoming the unanimous choice to lead Reform UK in Wolverhampton, marking a milestone for representation in British politics. The British-Nigerian councillor now serves as Leader of the Official Opposition on Wolverhampton City Council.
British ministers are studying Spain's youth justice system, where young offenders learn skills like beekeeping and mosaic-making instead of sitting in cells. The results speak for themselves: only 16% reoffend, compared to 62% in England and Wales.
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Britain just removed the last hereditary seats from its House of Lords, completing a reform started 25 years ago. No one will inherit a lawmaking seat just because of their bloodline anymore.
Facing soaring oil and gas prices from Middle East conflict, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is doubling down on clean energy instead of returning to fossil fuels. It's a bold bet that renewable power offers more security than oil dependence.
The Green Party just made history by winning their first byelection in England and Wales, taking nearly 41% of the vote in a former Labour stronghold. This breakthrough victory signals a major shift in British politics and shows voters are embracing the Greens as a real alternative.
The UK Green Party won their first parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, defeating Labour and Reform UK through grassroots organizing. Thousands of volunteers knocked on doors for weeks, proving that face-to-face conversations still matter more than TV ads in today's politics.