Politics UK
The Policy That Killed Net Zero?
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Throughout the years, the Conservatives have made a variety of enviromental commitments. But despite these pledges, they recently approved over 100 new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, leading to concerns about undermining climate goals. Have the Conservatives started pivoting to dropping their enviromental goals?
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1 – https://www.stopcambo.org.uk/updates/oil-gas-licensing
2 – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-62993161
3 – https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/uk-grant-hundreds-new-north-sea-oil-gas-licences-2023-07-31/
4 – https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-licences-to-boost-british-energy-independence-and-grow-the-economy-31-july-2023
5 – https://heatable.co.uk/boiler-advice/where-does-the-UK-get-its-gas-from
6 – https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9523/
7 – https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-licences-to-boost-british-energy-independence-and-grow-the-economy-31-july-2023
8 – https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/11/new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-fields-will-not-meet-uks-energy-needs
9 – https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-carbon-capture-north-sea-oil-gas-licences-scotland-latest-news-89lbx0pr0
10 – https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/08/02/north-sea-oil-gas-compatible-net-zero-targets-rishi-sunak/
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Politics UK
Will Labour Introduce Austerity?
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In this video, weâre going to have a deeper look into the anticipated cuts that Rachel Reeves is expected to announce – having a look at why Reeves is in a tough situation, and whether sheâs likely going to reintroduce austerity.
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Sources:
– https://www.ft.com/content/d5937432-ac2b-4124-b745-203aff936711
– https://www.ippr.org/articles/challenging-choices-how-the-chancellor-can-navigate-the-spring-forecast
– https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13200758
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Politics UK
Brexit Update, Pret Scandal & Student Loans – This Week in Parliament
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This Week in Parliament is a series we are currently trialling where we keep you up to date with the latest news from the UK’s Parliament. This week we discuss issues including the Pret allergy scandal, changes to agricuture law after Brexit, the childhood crime and student loans.
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Politics UK
Why is the UK So Pro-Ukraine?
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In this video, weâll take a look at the data from a new survey about european support for Ukraine and try to explain why the UK is so pro-Ukraine.
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More In Common Survey
https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/media/fhxlavkh/ukraine-fallout-from-oval-office-gb-insights.pdf
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Politics UK
Can Labour Fix the Welfare System?
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Earlier this week, Labour announced their plans to change the health and disability benefits system as the welfare state continues to struggle. So in this video we’ll explain the current system and situation and whether it will actually improve the issue.
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Government Spending Data: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zBKfrkQknsPD9vEprIuDSXazC9sUCOWk/edit?gid=1866731091#gid=1866731091
1 – https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/ageing/articles/profileoftheolderpopulationlivinginenglandandwalesin2021andchangessince2011/2023-04-03
2 – https://www.ft.com/content/1c2ed31e-ad3b-4e21-80ec-3d38eabc7996
3 – https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/13/why-keir-starmers-government-is-seeking-to-cut-benefits-bill
4 – https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/how-decisions-are-made/
5 – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyd2p7dz3vo
6 – https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/benefits-cuts-labour-pip-universal-credit-reform/
7 – https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/mar/19/tuesday-briefing-the-devastating-toll-of-labours-disability-welfare-cuts
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Politics UK
Why Labour are (Quietly) Cosying Up to the EU
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In this video, weâll have a look at how UK-EU relations are changing, and what might happen next.
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Brexit Polling
https://yougov.co.uk/politics/articles/51484-how-do-britons-feel-about-brexit-five-years-on
https://yougov.co.uk/politics/articles/51500-few-britons-think-brexit-has-been-good-for-anything
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/eu_referendum/results
https://www.statista.com/statistics/518474/eu-referendum-voting-intention-by-political-affiliation/
https://natcen.ac.uk/how-brexit-reshaped-party-politics
Labourâs EU Policy
https://ukandeu.ac.uk/the-starmer-governments-eu-policy/
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/22/brexit-keir-starmer-eu
A UK-EU Trade Deal?
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/feb/02/uk-trade-eu-customs-union-yvette-cooper-keir-starmer
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-brexit-eu-farms-food-b2657424.html
https://www.politico.eu/article/united-kingdom-europe-keir-starmer-court-fish/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceql9x5rd30o
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgxz0zjnk4o
Should Starmer start talking about an EU single market agreement?
Opinion
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/27/donald-trump-britain-eu-relationship-ukraine-brexit
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/starmer-may-come-to-regret-his-eu-defence-pact/
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