By Thomas Caygill, Senior Lecturer in Politics, Nottingham Trent University
Alex Prior, Lecturer in Politics with International Relations, London South Bank University
Colm Murphy, Lecturer in British Politics, Queen Mary University of London
Despina Alexiadou, Reader at the School of Government and Public Policy, University of Strathclyde
Rachel Reeves’s budget was seen as a “make or break” moment for the chancellor and the government, which is suffering from low approval ratings and rapidly fading public confidence. At the same time, threats of a leadership challenge and the impending May elections mean Keir Starmer has a tricky path to navigate.
Can this budget save the chancellor and the prime minister’s careers? Here’s what our panel of politics experts has to say.
Breathing room before tough May elections
Thomas Caygill, Senior Lecturer in Politics, Nottingham Trent…
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By Merlyna Lim, Canada Research Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University
Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City mayor has spurred global celebrations and pride. Scores of social media users worldwide celebrate and claim him as one of their own.
Muslims across the globe, including in Indonesia — home to the world’s largest Muslim population, where…
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By Amnesty International
The Algerian authorities must immediately drop charges against prominent Hirak activist and poet Mohamed Tadjadit and 12 other activists who face state security charges punishable with long terms of imprisonment, or even possibly the death penalty, for exercising their human rights, Amnesty International said ahead of the start of their trial on 30 November. The organization is calling on the authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all activists who have been detained solely for exercising their right to freedom of expression and peaceful […] The post Algeria: Authorities must immediately drop…
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By Amnesty International
I’ve been aware of the effects of climate change since I was young. My parents used to find little notes I’d written such as “be careful with water” or “watch your waste”. It was a gradual journey, where I started taking small actions at home such as making posters for my parents, before trying to […] The post Libre: “I’ve been held in custody and prosecuted for blocking traffic appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Ley says the Opposition was negotiating on the environment laws with the government into early Thursday – just before Labor announced a deal with the Greens.
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By Amnesty International
More than a month after a ceasefire was announced and all living Israeli hostages were released, Israeli authorities are still committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, by continuing to deliberately inflict conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction, without signalling any change in their intent, said Amnesty International today. […] The post Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues unabated despite ceasefire appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Amnesty International
On 1 September, the Government of India notified the Immigration and Foreigners Order, 2025, superseding the Registration of Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 1957, and the Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Order, 2007. The Order has been issued under Section 3, 7 and 11 of the newly enacted Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, which consolidates and replaces three colonial-era […] The post India: Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order Threatens Human Rights and Expands Unchecked Government Power appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Rally in Kyiv, Ukraine in support of Ukrainian women being held in Russian detention, June 19, 2025. © 2025 Cover Images via AP Images (Berlin, November 27, 2025) – The People First Campaign on November 26, 2025, urged key leaders involved with a proposed Ukraine peace plan to ensure that any peace plan regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine places the human dimension at its core, Human Rights Watch said today.The campaign addressed an open letter to officials including United States President Donald Trump, heads of European Union member states, United…
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By Giada Pizzoni, Marie Curie Research Fellow, Department of History, European University Institute
The European Institute for Gender Equality defines sexual harassment as follows: “any form of unwanted verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature occurs, with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of a person, in particular when creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment”. Harassment stems from power, and it is meant to control either psychologically or sexually. In both instances, victims often feel confused, alone, and uncertain about…
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The government finally got through its environmental laws, doing the deal with the Greens, leaving the Liberals hung out to dry.
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