The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is one of the oldest political positions in the United Kingdom. While initially established hundreds of years in the past, the job has changed over time; as a ministerial title, the holder performs as a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government urged to return Electoral Commission to full independence amid warnings ministerial powers could undermine democracy. As reported by The Guardian, a report warns that the Electoral Commission’s independence must be restored to protect UK elections
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Attorney General Richard Hermer warns that populist attacks on courts and the rule of law threaten working-class protections and public trust in justice. As reported by The Guardian, Richard Hermer will warn in his most political address
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The US slams Scotland’s arrest of 75-year-old anti-abortion campaigner Rose Docherty for peaceful protest, calling it “tyrannical” suppression of free speech. As reported by The Telegraph, Washington condemned Scotland’s arrest of an anti-abortion activist, calling it “tyrannical”
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Morden residents voice frustration as the long-promised town centre regeneration in Merton faces another setback, with completion now unlikely before the 2040s. Many residents are skeptical that the promised changes will ever come to pass, despite Merton
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new poll shows 70% of Britons back House of Lords peers in blocking Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill, citing protection of vulnerable lives. As reported by The Independent, the House of Lords plans to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a call from the Royal British Legion to enshrine the Armed Forces Covenant in law and improve support for veterans. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure from
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures show 75% of Barnet residents on Universal Credit for health or disability reasons are unable to work, highlighting welfare pressures. The government’s work capability assessment system, which decides whether a claimant should be looking for
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council has received the latest planning applications, detailing new proposals and developments under review across the borough. Plans for additional additions, loft conversions, tree removal and crown reductions, and renovations to both residential and public buildings
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Haringey couple have criticised an NHS body over delays in funding essential care for their disabled son, raising concerns about support for families. After a local NHS organization switched to a new financing scheme, a couple
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ EU youth mobility plan may deliver little, with economists warning it cannot fill the £30bn fiscal shortfall. As reported by The Telegraph, economists warn that Rachel Reeves’s proposed EU youth migration deal will deliver
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour Enfield mayor Mohammad Amirul Islam faces a probe for using his office to help 41 Bangladeshi friends and relatives get UK visas. As reported by The Telegraph, Mohammad Amirul Islam reportedly misused his mayoral role to