Finding any good news under this Labour government is a bit like trying to find dry ground in the middle of a storm. It certainly takes resolve and an unwavering belief in Britain.
At the Conservative and Reformer Post, that’s exactly what we bring you every week. While Labour ministers flail, virtue-signal, and pass the buck, and the legacy media fixates on decline, we seek out the truth: that this country is still teeming with brilliance, backbone and British grit.
This week, once again, the real stories worth telling haven’t come from Whitehall briefings or policy rebrands, they’ve come from the Armed Forces, the courts, our universities and our factories. From global airshows to the streets of London, the story is the same: the greatness of Britain endures.
Nothing captures that better than the HMS Prince of Wales, Britain’s flagship carrier, arriving in Darwin, Australia, to take part in the Talisman Sabre defence exercises. It’s a visual reminder not only of our naval strength but of our global commitment. While Labour dithers on defence, the Royal Navy acts projecting British presence and partnership in the Indo-Pacific. In a world gripped by conflict and uncertainty, it is Britain that still sails with confidence.
That strength is not only at sea. This week saw the British Army unveil revolutionary new battlefield technology, designed to transform combat effectiveness and ensure our troops have the edge on the modern battlefield. Quietly, without fanfare, British defence innovation continues to lead. And at the Royal International Air Tattoo, the debut flight of the new RAF E-7 Wedgetail alongside the Red Arrows sent a clear message to friend and foe alike: Britain still flies high.
Meanwhile, back home, the Great British PAC continues to fight for the values too many politicians are too afraid to defend. Students and university leaders have ramped up their push for accountability after the vandalism of a historic portrait at Cambridge, proving again that patriotism is not the preserve of the past, but the project of the future. These are the young voices standing up for history, truth and British identity, and they deserve all our support.
In the courts, freedom scored some crucial wins this week. A church successfully overturned a criminal ban on street preaching in a London borough, striking a blow for Christian liberty and freedom of expression. And a Christian preacher who was arrested and threatened with a “non-crime hate incident” merely for questioning the Quran was completely vindicated. In a country where too many are told to stay silent, these victories ring loud and clear: the right to speak, to question, to believe, remains a cornerstone of our nation.
But it’s not just our values that are winning, if you look hard you can find it in some of our industries too. Wrightbus unveiled a game-changing zero-emission vehicle this week in a huge global milestone for British manufacturing. This is what real progress looks like: innovation that serves both economy and environment, born not of government soundbites but of private sector brilliance and engineering heritage.
And in a further boost to national security, the UK has begun trialling cutting-edge high-altitude balloons to enhance surveillance and global resilience. While Labour obsesses over slogans and softness, our Armed Forces and scientists are preparing for tomorrow.
But perhaps the most powerful signal of leadership this week came from Suella Braverman, who declared it’s time for Britain to leave the European Court of Human Rights. No more talking, she said… the time for action is now. In one clear statement, Braverman captured the frustration of a country fed up with being told it can’t protect its borders, assert its sovereignty, or govern itself. Whether you agree with every policy or not, this is the kind of bold leadership Britain so badly needs.
So yes, the news may not always be easy to find, but it is there, and it tells a story many would rather you didn’t hear. A story of pride, defiance and quiet strength. A story of young people standing up for their heritage, of preachers standing tall for their beliefs, of engineers building the future, and of armed forces men and women reminding the world that Britain has not gone soft, nor silent, nor still.
With voices like the Great British PAC rising, with champions of freedom prevailing, and with British innovation and bravery on full display—the message is clear: Britain is still great. Roll on 2029.
Here are the best-read and most shared positive stories from this week (21 – 27 July 2025):
By Claire Bullivant
For last week’s top Great British news stories (14 – 20 July 2025) click here.
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Main Image: Image of HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, seen here in the distance as she approaches Darwin Harbour in Australia this week (23/07/2025). Photographer: Alex Hood – UK MOD © Crown copyright 2025. MOD Crown Copyright News / Editorial Licence.
ENGLAND WON EURO 2025 !!
And Keir Starmer meets Trump in Scotland to talk about the UK-US trade deal . Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House the trade talks with the UK have been concluded and it’s more of a celebration. They have been trying for 12 years to get this deal, can you believe that?
The England team are riding in an open top bus through London today and going to Downing Street where Keir Starmer will meet them to celebrate. Evening Standard has the article