BBC Politics
Conservatives Propose Making Facial Recognition Mandatory, Because 'Basics' Apparently Include Mass Surveillance
Tories want to make facial recognition mandatory for police, because why rely on judgment when you can rely on AI?
2026-08-03
BBC Politics
2026-06-27
BBC Politics
Tories Promise Tax Break for Reservists, Because Nothing Says 'Defending the Realm' Like a Discount
Tories propose tax-free reserve service to boost numbers to 50,000, funded by cutting child benefit. Because who needs family support when you have national defence?
2026-05-08
The Guardian Europe
Starmer Takes 'Responsibility' for Labour's Council Massacre, Which Is a Bit Like Taking Credit for a Sinkhole
Labour loses hundreds of council seats, Starmer 'takes responsibility' (i.e., says sorry without fixing anything), while Tories, Lib Dems, Greens, and Plaid Cymru all claim they're the real winners. Democracy: still a mess.
2026-04-24
BBC Politics
Conservatives Vow to Make Bus Lanes Less Efficient, Call It 'Common Sense'
Conservatives promise to neuter 24-hour bus lanes because nothing says 'common sense' like making it harder for buses to run on time.
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