The Week In Brief: 09/03/2025

The government juggles world affairs, property reforms, and the occasional political punch-up— here’s your roundup of the top political stories from this week.

Starmer Announces 'Coalition of the Willing' to Guarantee Ukraine Peace

Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new international "coalition of the willing" at a London Peace Summit with 18 EU-leaders in attendance. He attempts to unite allies to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, and coordinate further military and economic support in the face of ongoing Russian aggression.

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18 EU Leaders met in London (EPA)

Conservatives Push to Exempt Deportations from Human Rights Act Protections

Senior Conservative figures are calling for the Human Rights Act to be exempted in cases of deportation, arguing the move is necessary to accelerate removals of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers. Critics warn the proposal could undermine Britain’s international obligations and the rule of law.

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Ban on New Leasehold Flats Nears as Legislation Advances

New leasehold properties could soon become a thing of the past as new legislation to ban the type of sale is progressing through parliament. The Government aims to align the system closer with international standards, known as "commonhold," where residents own a share of the building they live in.

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Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice

Reform UK Refers MP Rupert Lowe to Police After Internal Dispute

Reform UK has suspended MP Rupert Lowe and referred him to police amid allegations of threatening behaviour towards party officials. Lowe denies any wrongdoing and claims he is being targeted for speaking out against party leadership, as internal divisions become increasingly public.

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Reform UK Vows to Ditch ‘Net Stupid Zero’ Policies, Says Tice

A double whammy for Reform UK this week as their deputy-leader, Richard Tice, has branded the government’s net zero climate policies as "net stupid zero," pledging to scrap them if his party gains power. Tice claims the current environmental targets are economically damaging and promises a new approach prioritising British industry and lower energy bills.

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