UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch condemns racist personal attacks, dismissing DEI claims, while the party struggles and Reform UK gains traction. As reported by The Standard, Kemi Badenoch hit back at critics, claiming she became Tory leader due
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Unite accuses UK PM Keir Starmer of breaking £200m pledge to Grangemouth workers as refinery closures and high energy costs threaten jobs. As reported by The Telegraph, trade union Unite criticises Keir Starmer for failing to deliver
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative-run East Lindsey Council weighs action to reclaim a Skegness hotel for holidaymakers, following a High Court injunction in Epping. As reported by The Telegraph, East Lindsey, home to Skegness, is exploring legal action to close a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Security minister Dan Jarvis says the government is exploring alternative housing for asylum seekers after a court blocked their stay in an Epping hotel. As reported by The Guardian, following a court ruling on Tuesday, 19 August,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – German discounter Lidl closes in on Morrisons as the UK’s fifth-biggest grocer, fueled by increasing sales while shoppers seek cheaper groceries. As reported by The Guardian, Lidl’s growth in recent months has nearly matched Morrisons. This has
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative peer Lord Jackson may switch to Reform UK, citing the Tories’ migration failures as Farage’s party outperforms them in recent polls. As reported by The Telegraph, a Tory peer is considering joining Nigel Farage’s Reform UK,
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump on Monday, 18 August, after the US-Russia summit ended without a deal. As reported by The Guardian, Volodymyr Zelensky will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council announces a September resident ballot for Alton Estate in Roehampton as part of long-term regeneration and renewal efforts in the area. All eligible people are being urged to learn more about the plans and make
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Policing minister Diana Johnson says sharing suspects’ ethnicity and nationality won’t stop all disinformation, with key details usually released at charge. As reported by The Guardian, Diana Johnson said revealing suspects’ ethnicity and nationality won’t stop all
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Office minister Jacqui Smith admits small boat crossings have surged past 49,000, while shifting blame to the prior administration. As reported by The Independent, the government has admitted failure to tackle the small boats crisis, with
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour peer Baroness Debbonaire urged the removal of the Clive of India statue, calling it historically inaccurate and damaging to UK-India ties. As reported by The Telegraph, a Labour peer has called on the government to remove
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain rejected Canadian scholar Heather Scott’s visa renewal over mental health issues despite appeals and medical proof. As reported by The Guardian, a Canadian academic faces a UK ban from the Home Office after missing her visa
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Councillors have rejected a bid by a floating bar on the River Lee Navigation to serve alcohol, citing concerns over public safety and disruption. In order to sell alcohol on the grounds of a converted yacht
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Experts warn of weight regain, urging the NHS to provide structured support for those stopping Wegovy or Mounjaro treatment. As reported by The Independent, health experts warn that patients risk regaining weight after coming off weight-loss jabs
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council says the Town Centre Taskforce is working to make the borough “cleaner, safer and healthier” as part of an Executive Mayor priority. This is a reference to Jason Perry, the mayor, who raised the council
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery warns the UK economy could suffer if bank taxes rise, as profits fall 29% due to economic challenges in China and Hong Kong. As reported by The Guardian, HSBC’s chief expressed concern shared
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peter Kyle accused Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of supporting “extreme pornographers” after his party pledged to repeal the Online Safety Act if elected. As reported by The Guardian, Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has claimed Nigel Farage
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS England spent £850k on trains between London and Leeds in 2023–24, raising criticism over rising costs despite remote work options. As reported by The Telegraph, Britain’s top quango spends around £850,000 each year on rail travel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS hospitals plan to reschedule strike-hit visits in two weeks, but warn that the rescheduling will cause delays for other patients across England. As reported by The Independent, NHS England said hospitals plan to reschedule strike-hit appointments
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council prosecutes two shop owners for selling illegal vapes, marking a successful trading standards crackdown on banned products in the borough. Selling vapes without the required health warning, selling vapes manufactured outside of the UK without
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory MP Matt Vickers slams Labour over falling police numbers, linking tax hikes to reduced safety as the UK ready for unrest amid rising migration tensions. As reported by GB News, Matt Vickers said migration has dramatically
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory frontbencher James Cleverly accuses PM Keir Starmer of favouring asylum seekers’ housing over hardworking locals as protests rise near hotels. As reported by The Standard, newly appointed shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly slammed Labour leader
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory leader Kemi Badenoch reshuffles party frontbench, bringing back James Cleverly in a major move to renew party unity and counter Labour. As reported by The Guardian, James Cleverly will rejoin the Conservative frontbench as Kemi Badenoch
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Environmental activist Feargal Sharkey says Steve Reed lacks control over the water industry and should resign amid rising sewage and pay scandals. As reported by The Standard, Feargal Sharkey has called for the resignation of Steve Reed,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for Parliament’s early recall so President Trump can address MPs during his UK state visit set to begin on September 17. As reported by GB News, Nigel Farage said Parliament should
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK cross-party group considers new legal duty to prevent genocide, aiming to shift responsibility from global courts to domestic mechanisms. As reported by The Guardian, a cross-party panel led by Lady Helena Kennedy, comprising UK politicians, lawyers,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves is expected to launch a review of the UK’s auto-enrolment pension scheme, with possible employer contribution hikes before summer recess. As reported by The Guardian, the chancellor may soon launch a review of the auto-enrolment
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British government scraps zonal energy pricing, backing a single national rate to protect consumers and secure stable investment in clean power. As reported by The Guardian, the UK has scrapped its “zonal pricing” plan, which could have
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Inquiry chair Brian Langstaff condemned ministers for ignoring infected blood victims and called for a faster, fairer compensation system. As reported by The Guardian, the inquiry head criticised ministers for failing to listen to infected blood victims
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Robert Jenrick said France could end small boat crossings immediately, as Keir Starmer struggles to finalise a migrant deal with Macron during his UK visit. As reported by The Telegraph, Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick claimed that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Norman Tebbit, Thatcher’s close ally and former Tory minister, has died at 94; he was known for shaping Thatcherism and surviving the 1984 bombing. As reported by The Guardian, Norman Tebbit, a senior figure in Margaret Thatcher’s
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine): Ealing Council is consulting on renewing its PSPO, which bans anti-social behaviour in public spaces. The current order ends in October 2025. Councillor Jasbir Anand supports fair, early enforcement. As EALING.NEWS reported that the London Borough of Ealing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer faces backlash as Labour MPs warn against scrapping EHCPs, fearing SEN reforms could undermine legal protections for disabled children. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer risks fresh Labour rebellion over proposed special
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting defends Rachel Reeves, calling her tough and resilient, and insists she will continue as chancellor despite emotional scenes. As reported by Sky News, Wes Streeting confirms Rachel Reeves will remain chancellor, dismissing ongoing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pat McFadden says scrapping PIP cuts will affect the budget, while IFS warns tax hikes after £5bn PIP savings plan is dropped. As reported by The Guardian, a senior minister in Prime Minister Keir Starmer‘s team has
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour rebellion leader Meg Hillier backs welfare bill after securing concessions, but many MPs remain opposed ahead of Tuesday’s Commons vote. As reported by The Guardian, Meg Hillier, a key figure among the rebels, confirmed she will
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK GDP grew fastest in the G7, yet households faced a 1% drop in real income and declining savings, signalling ongoing pressure from rising costs. As reported by The Guardian, official data shows that in the first
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS funding may soon depend on patient feedback, but experts warn this could unfairly penalise services struggling with deeper systemic issues. As reported by Sky News, the government is considering linking NHS funding to patient feedback, potentially
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council has submitted its emerging Local Plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination, outlining development goals through to 2041. The Plan presents a bold and sustainable vision for Hounslow’s future, addressing the climate crisis,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK’s Rob Howard quits as Warwickshire council leader after five weeks, with 18-year-old deputy George Finch stepping in as interim leader. As reported by The Guardian, a Reform UK councillor stepped down as council leader just
Hague (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain will purchase 12 F-35A jets to reintroduce a nuclear role for the RAF and join NATO’s nuclear mission for the first time since the Cold War. As reported by The Guardian, the UK will acquire at
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel accused the British government of freezing ties with Israel and failing to back US strikes on Iran. As reported by GB News, Priti Patel has criticised ministers for what she called a
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Clifton George, 44, has been charged after Annabel Rook, a women’s rights advocate, was found with fatal stab wounds in north London. As reported by The Guardian, police have charged a suspect with the murder of a
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney’s mayor says the borough is tackling financial pressures head-on amid mounting concerns over the perilous state of local government finances in England. According to a new analysis released on Wednesday, central government plans to support local
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Campaigner Esther Rantzen, who has terminal cancer, praised Commons approval of assisted dying bill as “rigorous and safe,” urging no delays in the Lords. As reported by The Guardian, Esther Rantzen said the assisted dying bill, if
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A meticulously restored Georgian house dating back to 1792 in Hackney has been listed for sale at £2.1 million, highlighting its rare period features. For the prospective purchasers of this meticulously restored Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse on
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Oxford research reveals UK Uber drivers earn less post-2023 as secret fare algorithms raise prices but cut drivers’ share to as low as 50%. As reported by The Guardian, an Oxford University study found that UK Uber
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has confirmed a new strategic direction for its youth engagement services, aiming to improve outcomes and expand support across the borough. Croydon’s youth engagement program is evolving, with a stronger focus on reaching more kids
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth launches borough-wide electric cargo bike rentals for residents and businesses, starting at £5 per hour, with a free first ride to encourage uptake. With one hour free for new users or three hours free for businesses,
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington-based charity Age UK receives vital Cash4Clubs funding to provide Soca dance sessions for the elderly, boosting social engagement and well-being. The Ladbroke Grove-based organization will use the crucial award to fund specialized Soca tutoring