Finding good news under this Labour government is a bit like trying to find cell signal in the Highlands—possible, but you’ve got to go looking.
Fortunately, at the Conservative and Reformer Post, that’s exactly what we do every week. While Labour ministers flap about in confusion and their cheerleaders at the BBC peddle their endless diet of doom, we go in search of the truth: that this country is still full of brilliant people doing remarkable things. That despite the fog rolling out of Clowning Street, the greatness of Britain endures.
This week, once again, the British spirit has shone through in every corner of our nation, from the floor of the Commons (the Conservative and Reform sections) to the shores of Australia. While Labour struggles to articulate a vision beyond tax, red tape and retreat, the people of this country, and a few brave leaders, are pushing forward, defending our values and earning the pride of the nation.
Take Kemi Badenoch, who outclassed the Labour front bench with calm authority and clarity in this week’s showdown over the two-child benefit cap. While Labour flip-flopped, Badenoch stood firm, proving yet again that the Conservative benches still hold ministers with backbone, brains and a real grasp of how to govern. Her performance wasn’t just a win in Parliament, it was a reminder of what principled leadership looks like.
And speaking of principle, hats off to the students and university leaders at the Great British PAC, who have stepped up to demand accountability after the disgraceful vandalism of a historic portrait at Cambridge. Their message is simple: our history is not up for destruction by a handful of self-righteous vandals. The fact that it took student leaders, not MPs, to lead the charge speaks volumes about who is really standing up for Britain.
That same fighting spirit is taking hold in the growing debate around women’s sport. Olympic legend Sharron Davies, backed again by the Great British PAC, has spoken out in defence of fairness in women’s competitions. At a time when truth has become taboo and biology is treated like ideology, it takes courage to say what millions are thinking. Courage that, clearly, is in short supply on Labour’s front bench.
Meanwhile, the UK’s global leadership continues to take shape. Our Carrier Strike Group is now leading a record multinational exercise in Australia, showing that post-Brexit Britain is leading the world and helping shape it. In a time of increasing instability, our Armed Forces remain a source of pride, strength and international respect.
That pride was also on full display closer to home as the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery delivered a stunning royal salute in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday this week, shortly after Her Majesty was formally appointed Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom during a visit to HMS Astute. Ceremonial it may be, but these moments bind us together, reminding the world, and ourselves, of our living traditions, history and constitutional strength.
And while Westminster spins and wavers, ordinary Britons continue to build, grow and thrive. North East powerhouse SAGE was crowned Community Business of the Year, recognised for its outstanding innovation and positive impact. This is British enterprise at its best… practical, rooted in place, and driven by real purpose.
Nature, too, got a welcome boost this week, as a national plan was announced to connect 10 million people with wild spaces across the UK over the next decade. Proof that patriotism and conservation go hand in hand, and that the British love of land, landscape and legacy is alive and well.
Finally, crowds gathered in awe at the Horse Guards Parade for this year’s Military Musical Spectacular: Heroes, where stirring performances celebrated those who serve and protect us. A fitting tribute in a week where courage, conviction and country have taken centre stage once again.
These are the stories that matter. They don’t fit Labour’s narrative of managed decline and perpetual apology. But they show, week after week, that Britain remains a country of hope, strength and action. Whether it’s students fighting to defend our heritage, women standing up for fairness in sport, or soldiers flying the flag abroad, the message is the same: we are not done. We are just getting started.
And with champions like the Great British PAC standing up, speaking out, and preparing the next generation for the fight of our lives—Britain’s best days aren’t behind us. They’re ahead. Roll on 2029.
Here are the best-read and most shared positive stories from this week (14 – 20 July 2025):
By Claire Bullivant
For last week’s top Great British news stories (7 – 13 July 2025) click here.
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Main Image: Celebrating Heroes – Military, Literary and Musical, a colourful cast of over 250 combines in a world-class spectacle on Horse Guards Parade, London this week. Photographer: Sgt Donald C Todd © MoD Crown Copyright 2025. MOD Crown Copyright News / Editorial Licence.
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