UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Policy in Practice reveals Wales and northern England will bear the brunt of £5bn disability benefit cuts, with millions in financial losses for these regions. As reported by The Guardian, new research shows a £5bn
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UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Nick Thomas-Symonds pledges a pragmatic EU deal prioritizing growth and stability, focusing on youth mobility and trade issues ahead of key talks. As reported by The Guardian, Nick Thomas-Symonds, leading UK-EU negotiations, stated the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Economists and ecologists urged MPs to amend the planning bill,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticises Labour’s blasphemy law support, warning
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Policy in Practice reveals Wales and northern England will bear the brunt of £5bn disability benefit cuts, with millions in financial losses for these regions. As reported by The Guardian, new research shows a £5bn disability benefits
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Nick Thomas-Symonds pledges a pragmatic EU deal prioritizing growth and stability, focusing on youth mobility and trade issues ahead of key talks. As reported by The Guardian, Nick Thomas-Symonds, leading UK-EU negotiations, stated the new agreement
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Economists and ecologists urged MPs to amend the planning bill, claiming the “nature levy” lets developers bypass environmental laws, harming ecosystems. As reported by The Guardian, top economists and environmentalists are calling for changes to the government’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticises Labour’s blasphemy law support, warning it could harm free speech, especially with recent Islamophobia proposals. Tory leader has raised concerns that Labour’s backing of blasphemy laws threatens free speech in Britain, calling
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s media regulator imposes tough rules on digital platforms, mandating tech giants to block harmful content and verify users’ age or face billion-pound fines. As The Standard reports, Ofcom warns that social media firms failing to protect
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour NEC’s Jess Barnard says Starmer must be held accountable if trans women are harmed using male toilets, calling the policy unsafe and socially harmful. As reported by The Independent, a Labour NEC member warns Keir Starmer
Time and again, I have had conversations with my constituents who can see no visible government investment in our local towns. I led a debate in Parliament on the Green Book review, and I reiterate something I said in my speech: people in my area and beyond know that something is not right and has not been right for a
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UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges the UK
Over the last few months, there has been much debate about the
Fly-tipping is not only a growing concern in my own constituency of
Last week, I held a Westminster Hall debate on the subject of
Community policing will be bolstered with an extra 3,000 neighbourhood officers by next year as Labour delivers security for working people, the Prime Minister announced yesterday. Through the government’s Plan for Change, Labour will get thousands more bobbies on beat with the
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves rolled the dice yesterday in her first Spring Statement since the election. Against a gloomy set of economic figures including growth being slashed from two to one per cent this year, meant the Labour politician was a risk
Last week, two former military chiefs, Lord Richards and Lord Dannatt, both condemned the Government’s decision to boost defence spending by slashing the aid budget. They made their point clear. National security is not simply about military power. It is about all
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s annual borrowing surged past predictions by £15bn, sparking fears of tax rises and deeper cuts to meet Chancellor
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK inflation fell to 2.6% in March, adding pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates amid weak
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK payrolls fell by 78,000 in March, showing a slowdown, but wages continue to rise and unemployment remains steady
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – ICAEW survey reveals UK business confidence falls to 2-year low, hit by tax hikes and US tariffs, raising concerns
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bank of England warns Trump’s tariffs risk global shocks and recession, warning of severe financial shocks and slower economic
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Trump adviser says UK must pick between US economic model or EU’s ‘socialism.’ A leading adviser to the US president-elect, Donald Trump, has expressed the UK should align itself with the US “free enterprise” economic model instead
In a significant ruling, the Hague Appeals Court has overturned a previous decision that required oil giant, Shell, to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The decision, handed down by Judge Carla Joustra, rejected the claims made by environmental groups, including Milieudefensie
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – UK’s Single Trade Window, aimed at simplifying post-Brexit trade, paused due to cost concerns. The Single Trade Window (STW) was designed as a key component of the UK’s post-Brexit border strategy. Its goal was to streamline trade
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Callum Tindal-Draper, 22, dies fighting in Ukraine’s foreign volunteer platoon, despite family pleas. Callum Tindal-Draper, a 22-year-old from Cornwall, was killed while fighting in Ukraine for the country’s foreign volunteer platoon. He had joined the fight against
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Nine boats carrying 572 people were intercepted in the Channel, with rising deaths and new security plans. The Home Office reported that nine boats carrying a total of 572 people attempting to cross the English Channel have
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) delivers its “YES to our hospices, NO
Over the last few months, there has been much debate about the Assisted Dying Bill. However,
Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in England. Thanks to advances in research
Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer among men in England. 1 in 8 will
*Nearly two in three (64%) patients and carers have experienced at least one admin problem over
• Newborn children in the poorest households, 9 times less likely to have a dad living there • Politicians criticised for “deafening silence” on marriage• Chancellor urged to scrap “paltry” married couples’ allowance The Government is being urged to fix a “calamitous” marriage gap between rich and poor couples that has reached a staggering 51 per cent if it wants
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There is no evidence to support the myth that the first Monday
Marriage rates are down by a “deeply troubling” 30 per cent since
Italian authorities have successfully dismantled a sprawling network of European art forgers
Robbie Williams, the beloved British pop icon, is making a triumphant return
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s selection of Rowenna Davis as Croydon mayoral candidate faces internal backlash, highlighting party tensions and concerns over leadership decisions. The remaining members of the Labour party in Croydon, including those referred to as belonging to the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Airport commemorates 95 years since Amy Johnson’s solo flight to Australia with the “Amy 95” weekend, featuring talks, exhibitions, and performances. To commemorate the 95th anniversary of one of the most important flights in aviation history,
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Young people in Wandsworth commemorate Nelson Mandela, expressing aspirations for a just and united world inspired by his enduring legacy. In remembrance of Nelson Mandela, the voices of a primary school reverberated Tuesday through the famous Guilhall’s
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rayners Lane experiences significant crime reduction following Harrow police’s targeted operations, including patrols and community engagement. Harrow MPS claims that after a police-led campaign began last year, crime in Rayners Lane ward has significantly decreased. According to
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering’s average house price rose 6.8% to £444,000 in February 2025, surpassing London’s 1.7% growth, driven by affordability and strong demand. Both real estate prices and rental rates have increased significantly in Havering, surpassing the capital’s
Newham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Newham Council initiates the £1bn Carpenters Estate redevelopment, starting with James Riley Point refurbishment, aiming for 50% affordable housing. The first stage of the Carpenters Estate redevelopment in Stratford will begin with preparatory work at James Riley
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey rail line to close over May weekend for essential engineering works. Passengers advised to plan ahead and check for replacement services. A Haringey train route will be forced to close for an entire weekend next month
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cognita, owner of Croydon’s Cumnor House prep schools, is exploring a £5bn global sale, attracting interest from major private equity firms. GENE BRODIE, our education correspondent, discusses how private equity firms are circling a lucrative private school
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington & Chelsea Council pledges £12 million to revamp a busy, overcrowded Tube station, aiming to improve accessibility at a major tourist destination. In an uncommon move, a council has offered to contribute to the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council’s housing department has officially been removed from special measures after four years of oversight following serious performance concerns. In 2021, the “slum-like” and “dangerous squalor” conditions at Regina Road’s municipal apartments sparked a national crisis.
