Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Labour councillors staged a walkout amid growing backlash over the council’s alleged investments in Israeli arms firms, citing ethical concerns. Just as a campaign delegation was set to visit political officials in Thornton Heath over the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves has urged de-escalation in the Middle East, warning that rising oil prices could impact the UK economy. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves has urged calm in the Middle East, saying that escalating
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Councillor Laila Cunningham defects to Reform UK, calling out policing failures and saying voters are angry and ready for major change in London politics. As reported by The Standard, a senior Tory councillor in central London is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer supports US President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling them a justified move to prevent Tehran from obtaining nukes. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer has endorsed Donald Trump’s sudden
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Windrush campaigner Patrick Vernon calls for a judge-led inquiry, saying survivors face trauma and injustice, unlike victims of other national scandals. As reported by The Guardian, the founder of Windrush Day has demanded a judge-led inquiry into
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton residents back Age UK’s London-wide campaign, calling on local authorities to improve public toilet access and hygiene across the borough. In response to Age UK’s “London Loos” campaign, More Loos for Merton are advocating for improved
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK health bodies urge government to mandate cancer warnings on alcohol, saying current labels fail to reflect the true scale of health risks. As reported by The Guardian, a coalition of doctors, charities, and public health experts
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council welcomed residents with learning disabilities to take over roles and decision-making duties in a groundbreaking inclusivity event on 17 June. The occasion took place during Learning Disabilities Week 2025, which this year has as its
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council invites residents to help shape plans for a new Healthy Neighbourhood in the Kennington Triangle, aiming to improve local air and safety. The goal of the proposed plan is to make this part of the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves told oil firm Equinor that tax hikes fund CCUS, sparking concerns over Labour’s silent concessions to fossil fuel giants. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves assured an oil company it would get a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK air pollution kills 500+ people weekly, costs £500m, and doctors call it a public health crisis needing urgent government action. As reported by The Guardian, doctors warn that toxic air now affects 99% of the UK
Barking and Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man in Barking has been fined by Barkingside Magistrates’ Court for misusing a disabled parking badge, as part of wider enforcement on public offences. The court in east London recently heard a number of
