UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, failed to declare nearly £740k in gifts to Labour Together, breaching electoral rules. As reported by The Guardian, the elections watchdog allegedly warned Morgan McSweeney to declare hundreds
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wetherspoons is set to open The Sun Wharf pub on Tooley Street, Southwark, after a ghost cleansing performed by the London Dungeon’s former medium, ensuring the venue starts free of spirits. As Southwark News reported, a new
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lloyds Banking Group will shut 49 UK branches between January and October 2026, affecting Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland. Link will open 11 hubs, with campaigners warning of access concerns. As My London News reported, Lloyds
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London warns 60+ Oyster cardholders to complete annual address checks. Around 382,737 cardholders must act to avoid paying £35 instead of £18, TfL urges checking emails and texts. As My London News reported, Transport for
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council is investing £24 million in leisure centres, expanding concessions, supporting SEND residents, women, and girls, providing grants to local sports groups, and developing facilities to increase borough-wide participation. As My London News reported, Wandsworth Council
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London launched the Bakerloop BL1 bus from Lewisham to Waterloo in September 2025, free for a week, funded £5m by developers; Mayor Sadiq Khan and Lewisham Mayor Brenda Dacres supported it. As The Greenwich Wire
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan called US President Donald Trump “racist, sexist, and Islamophobic” after Trump labeled him a “terrible mayor” at the UN. As reported by The Independent, Sir Sadiq Khan called Donald Trump “Islamophobic and sexist”
Liverpool (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer will speak at Labour’s Liverpool conference as polls drop to 15%. He plans to reclaim national flags from far-right groups and challenge Nigel Farage’s Reform at 27%. As The Telegraph News reported, Prime
New York (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US President Donald Trump says NATO should shoot down Russian planes entering its airspace and praises Ukraine’s fight. As reported by The Guardian, Donald Trump said NATO countries have the right to shoot down Russian planes
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police are searching for a driver who fled after crashing on the M25 near Heathrow between J13 and J14 in London. Surrey Police closed the road 90 minutes; no injuries reported. As My London News reported, police
