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We’re surrounded by single-use plastics, often without even realising it. That morning cuppa? Your tea bag might contain plastic. That cigarette butt flicked onto the street? It’s actually made from plastic fibres. And while we’re getting better at saying no to plastic
This week, Parliament News held two well attended events in the House of Lords. The first talk, in the beautiful Committee Room Four overlooking the river, sponsored by Lord Jackson of Peterborough, pulled together an expert panel, Marco Forgione, Lord Graham Evans,
Women and men value honesty, kindness and good manners above all other qualities they seek in a partner, finds a major new study from the Marriage Foundation. The study, Green flags & Red flags: What women and men really want, identified good
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two more pubs in Croydon town centre have closed their doors, adding to the growing list of local venues shutting down amid rising costs and low footfall. The most recent bar to close in Croydon is The
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK aide Gawain Towler hinted Tory MPs may merge with the party under shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick, with an open-door approach for defectors. As reported by The Independent, a Nigel Farage ally signals the Tories
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride pledges to scrap business rates for 250,000 pubs, restaurants, and small businesses, promising a £4bn annual relief if elected. As reported by The Telegraph, Tories plan to abolish business rates for 250,000
Kuwait (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, says Gaza talks mark a turning point, seeking long-term solutions between Israel and Hamas. As reported by Sky News, indirect talks in Egypt between Israel and Hamas raise global hopes for an
World (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands lost electricity across the Western Balkans on Friday as early snowfall caused major power outages and widespread disruption. This week, steep and mountainous areas of Serbia and Bosnia were covered in heavy, wet snow, which caused
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A pedestrian has died after being struck by a police van on Lambeth Palace Road, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of the fatal crash. Around 6.30 p.m. on October 2, the crash occurred on Lambeth Palace
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London and Manchester see arrests at Palestine Action protests, defying warnings after the recent Manchester synagogue terror attack. As reported by the Independent, authorities intervened at a London pro-Palestine protest, enforcing arrests despite warnings after the Manchester
Constitutionally, could Parliament abolish the UK Supreme Court? It sounds sensational, but it’s a traditional challenge to the UK’s uncodified constitution. The Supreme Court has acted as the final court of appeal for civil matters in the UK and for criminal matters
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel faces backlash after inviting far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with critics warning the move raises fears of UK divisions after the Manchester attack. As reported by The Independent, Israel’s decision to host Tommy Robinson has sparked backlash,
