It’s been a bit breezy and a bit chilly start to the final days of April, as gusty winds sweep across much of Britain. The weekend saw sunbursts battling rain showers — classic spring in flux — as city centres filled with shoppers and thousands of London marathon runners who marked the milestones across London all in favour of benefactors.
Staying with a sports theme for a second, we must recognise the monumental achievement of Liverpool Football Club of securing their 20th league title, putting them back on their perch. For all those Scousers looking forward to embarking on the United States of Liverpool for the parade, the dates have been set for the 26th of May.
UK political news and cultural events update
In Westminster, tensions simmer ahead of manifesto season, unions draw battle lines, and political allegiances fracture over Gaza. Maybe the Spring weather is shifting the political landscape or maybe it could just be that the lies of Israel are being exposed, but more and more people are objecting to the stance Westminster is taking in support of Israel.
Looking ahead, excitement is building for this Friday’s Liverpool Sound City Festival, spotlighting the next wave of British musical talent.
🪶 Bird of the Week – Swift (Apus apus)
Fresh from a 6,000-mile migration, swifts have returned to the UK’s skies. These aerial wonders — often seen slicing through the air above towns — eat, drink, and even sleep on the wing. Their numbers are dwindling sharply, making their arrival both a marvel and a reminder of urgent conservation work.
🗞️ 🇬🇧 UK Editorial – Latest UK political headlines April 2025
🏛️ Shared principles of maintaining global economic stability between London and Brussels
Britain will not have to “choose” between Europe and America, the Government insisted amid leaks of a mooted UK-EU agreement on “free and open trade” in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
The PM and his team immediately back down, fearing a backlash from Trump, but the landscape is set for a ‘Love Actually’ moment – tell the US President a few harsh truths publically.
The secretive draft joint statement, being drawn up by London and Brussels ahead of a major summit in May, is said to outline “shared principles of maintaining global economic stability”.
The document reportedly says: “We confirmed our shared principles of maintaining global economic stability and our mutual commitment to free and open trade.”
It adds that both sides would “continue working on how we can mitigate the impact of fluctuations in the global economic order” and commits the UK and Brussels to “multilateralism”.
The summit in May is to be hosted by the UK and will be seen as a critical moment in the Government’s drive to reset post-Brexit relations with Brussels.
🛠️ TUC chief warns of ‘Faragist’ threat to workers’ rights
TUC general secretary Paul Nowak has issued a stark warning that Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party represents “the gravest threat to workers’ rights in a generation.” Speaking at a union rally, Nowak accused Farage of pushing deregulation that would dismantle protections on pay, conditions, and collective bargaining.
Reform UK dismissed the claims as “scaremongering” and pledged to slash “red tape strangling British enterprise.”
Reform UK’s heritage stems from Brexit, in fact, they was the ‘Brexit party’, but rebranded after the backlash from their Brexit lies; They told everyone, ‘if we leave the EU, the NHS will get an extra 350 Million every week’, where is that money.
With the rise in popularity of Reform UK, Kemi Badenoch is struggling to make an impression and convince Tory she has a plan. The Tories are in struggling to rebrand themselves, or fear being swallowed up by Reform.
#WorkersRights
✡️ Board of Deputies chair resigns over Gaza tensions
Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, resigned abruptly this weekend after a leaked letter exposed deep divisions within the UK Jewish community over Gaza.
Rosenberg was criticised for trying to position the Board as “even-handed” on Israel’s military actions, angering traditionalist groups. His departure underscores how the Gaza conflict is reshaping British Jewish politics — with younger members demanding more critical engagement on humanitarian issues and business leaders feeling the pinch from boycotts.
The socially driven humanitarian movement of solidarity with Palestinians has been growing weekly despite all the curbs by the government. It has exposed the lies and media propaganda that even the most stark supporters are beginning to question their allegiance.
#UKJewishNews
🌍 Putin, Trump, Zelensky: A New Global War-Peace Axis
In a major long-read, the Telegraph explores how global politics is entering a volatile “war and peace” phase. Vladimir Putin’s grip on Crimea and eastern Ukraine remains firm, while Trump’s rhetoric increasingly favours swift peace settlements over prolonged Western military support.
Meanwhile, Zelenskyy fights for continued aid amid donor fatigue. British defence chiefs are now warning that the UK must prepare to spend 4% of GDP on security if the US retreats from its global leadership role.
There are only a few major issues that the West are considering; who gets the minerals rights? who will control the pipeline that will flow into Europe again from Russia and how much Ukraine will Russia control.
President Zelenskyy has realised has gone from any army-wearing hero to a pawn and unless he can secure some resources and a ‘pyrrhic victory’ for Ukrainians it will mark the end of his political career.
#WorldPolitics
🎟️ This Week’s UK Cultural Events
UK Spring Cultural Highlights 2025
- 🎶 Liverpool Sound City 2025 – Emerging music takes centre stage this weekend.
- 🏛️ Hay Festival – Hay-on-Wye – Where literature, politics, and ideas collide.
- 🎭 Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – London – Outdoor Shakespeare returns with Romeo and Juliet.
- 🎨 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Launch – A preview of Britain’s best blooms and garden designs.
- 🏇 Newmarket Guineas Festival – The flat racing season kicks off in style.
🐦 Politicians’ Tweets This Week
Weekly news roundup Britain 2025 from social media
- @Keir_Starmer:
“Under Labour, Britain will once again be a force for good in the world. Change is coming.” (25.6k likes, 4.1M views)
➔ Starmer taps into growing frustration over Britain’s global standing, setting a hopeful tone for Labour’s policies. – That’s another fine mess you’ve got us in to! - @Nigel_Farage:
“The establishment parties have failed. It’s time for Reform!” (31.2k likes, 5M views)
➔ Farage’s populist rallying cry draws huge engagement as he gears up for a major campaign tour across the Midlands. – Ahem Ahem – didn’t Hitler do the same, prey on fear! - @KemiBadenoch:
“Proud to stand for opportunity, aspiration, and freedom — not managed decline.” (12.4k likes, 2.2M views)
➔ Badenoch positions herself as the ‘anti-status quo’ voice inside the Conservatives, earning strong grassroots support. – How many lol’s does this get?
🎧 Podcast Summaries
- 🎙️ The Rest Is Politics – Britain’s Broken Trust
➔ Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell dissect the collapse of public trust in British institutions. Key points:- Tory scandals have eroded cross-party credibility.
- Labour’s path to winning back sceptics hinges on emotional resonance, not just policy.
- Sharp critique of how media culture accelerates political cynicism.
- 🎙️ PoliticsJOE – Is Farage About to Reboot Brexit?
➔ The PoliticsJOE team analyse Farage’s comeback strategy. Key points:- Reform UK aims to weaponise voter anger over immigration and economic stagnation.
- Farage plans to exploit Labour’s hesitancy on Brexit legacy issues.
- Predictions of Farage splitting the Tory vote by 8–10% in marginal seats.
💬 Final Thought
It is a magnificent sight, thousands of everyday working people focus the winter months to prepare for this altruistic run. Some run for cancer, some for Gaza and so many wonderful causes which is often antithetical to what the politicians are doing in this country.
That is the true spirit of British people and we think it was perfectly captured by the author Gilbert Chesterton who lived through the gloomy days of the Second World War.
“Hope is the power of being cheerful in circumstances that we know to be desperate.” – G.K. Chesterton
As Britain wrestles with challenges at home and abroad, Chesterton’s words remind us: that optimism is not naive — it is an act of defiance. Whether through music, literature, or shared space under spring’s unpredictable skies, this week invites us all to look up and move forward with a smile.
That’s all folks!