UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Muslim peer, Shaista Gohir, questions Tell Mama’s use of public funds and calls for an inquiry over the lack of data and response to anti-Muslim rhetoric. As reported by The Guardian, a prominent Muslim peer has
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thames Reach has welcomed Lambeth Council’s new homelessness and rough sleeping strategy, praising its commitment to prioritising support for rough sleepers The council and Thames Reach collaborate to offer outreach services to the borough’s homeless population on
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Croydon mayoral candidate selection ends tomorrow using the online Anonyvoter system, without holding any in-person selection meetings. The London region office of the party is in charge of all aspects of the process, including tomorrow night’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS trusts in England may cut 100k jobs as cost-slashing orders hit admin roles, prompting leaders to seek urgent Treasury support. As reported by The Guardian, over 100,000 NHS jobs in England may be slashed amid sweeping
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sadiq Khan may approve plans for 178 homes and a 23-storey student block in Archway, despite Islington Council’s refusal to grant planning permission. Even though Islington Council and local MP Jeremy Corbyn opposed the idea, City Hall
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Social Market Foundation study finds Reform UK underperformed in funded areas, hinting that local gains may discourage populist preferences. As reported by The Guardian, a new study revealed that constituencies benefiting from the previous government’s contentious levelling-up
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Long delays at A&E are forcing paramedics to care for patients in ambulances, with fatal consequences, as surveys show up to 20 ambulances waiting outside. As reported by The Guardian, a survey by Unison highlights that paramedics
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police moved on Youth Demand protesters during a pro-Palestinian rally in Camden, as part of continued demonstrations highlighting the Gaza conflict. On Saturday morning, the campaigners assembled in Lincoln’s Inn Fields in Holborn and marched to King’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS shake-up may cost £1bn in redundancy payouts, with 20,000-30,000 jobs at risk after NHS England’s abolition, raising concerns for healthcare delivery. As reported by The Guardian, the NHS’s most significant reorganization in a decade may cost
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Taxpayers may have to bail out MPs’ £862m pension fund after a 25% shortfall, with critics blaming ESG investments for its underperformance. As reported by The Telegraph, taxpayers could be required to cover a £862 million shortfall
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Westminster councillor has defected from Labour to the Tories, citing Sadiq Khan’s ‘vanity projects,’ including Oxford Street pedestrianisation, as the cause. Councillor Paul Fisher claimed that the Mayor of London was more concerned with
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council vows to tackle sewage pollution after an investigation found housing blocks misconnected to local streams, threatening water quality. When freeholders of properties are found to be dumping raw sewage into nearby streams, the Barnet Council