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  Economic Policies: A Tug of War Economic Policies: A Tug of War The UK Labour Party’s economic policies have been a subject of intense debate and scrutiny. Under the leadership of Keir Starmer, Labour has promised to be the champion of “wealth creation” for working people, aiming to boost investment in training, skills, and technology. However, this ambition seems at odds with their stance on taxation. The manifesto includes a tax lock pledge, promising not to raise income tax, national insurance, or VAT. This raises questions about how Labour plans to fund its ambitious economic reforms without increasing revenue. Labour’s economic strategy appears to be a tug of war between progressive ideals and pragmatic governance. On one hand, the party seeks to address income inequality and provide better opportunities for the working class. On the other hand, the commitment to not raising taxes on the majority of the population  limits their ability to genera...

  UK Handing Back  the  Chagos Islands The Implications of the UK Handing Back the Chagos Islands: National and International Security  Perspectives The recent decision by the UK to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius marks a significant geopolitical shift with far-reaching implications for national and international security. This move, driven by a United Nations mandate, has sparked a complex web of reactions and strategic recalibrations, particularly concerning the UK’s security interests and the evolving political alliances in the Indian Ocean region. National Secu...