Robert Jenrick says France can stop boats

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

Former Tory minister Norman Tebbit dies aged 94

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

NHS review-based funding plan raises concerns

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 submits Local Plan for government review

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 buys F-35 jets for nuclear strike role

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

Priti Patel slams Labour over Israel ties

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

Hackney faces strain, Mayor pledges resilience

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

Restored 1792 Hackney home on sale for £2.1 million

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

Croydon unveils new youth engagement strategy

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

Female ministers depicted as cows by Reform UK

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK faces backlash after activists portrayed female ministers as cows in an abattoir, with Labour and Lib Dems condemning it as misogynistic and dangerous. As reported by The Independent, Labour has urged Nigel Farage to respond

Disabled man trapped in Hackney flat slams landlord

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A disabled man in Hackney trapped in his flat for months blasts his landlord over prolonged rehousing delays, calling his living conditions a “nightmare.” Malcolm Cripps, a wheelchair user, requested a relocation from his third-floor housing association

Harrow and Dulwich top in tax-free school profits

Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Top private schools including Harrow and Dulwich are under scrutiny after reports reveal they’ve made millions in tax-free profits despite their charity status. Several well-known institutions donate millions of their yearly income to their UK schools through

England may end legal support for SEN students

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK may scrap EHCPs, threatening legal support for 576,000 children with special needs, raising concerns among campaigners and families. As reported by The Guardian, ministers are considering reforms that could strip hundreds of thousands of children with

Reform UK claims LTN win where none were present

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK claims success in scrapping LTNs, despite no such schemes existing in the council areas it controls after May’s elections. As reported by The Guardian, Reform UK’s commitment to remove low-traffic neighbourhoods in the councils it

Bromley supermarket under fire for closing toilets

Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Bromley supermarket faces criticism for closing its toilets, sparking concerns from shoppers and campaigners about accessibility and urgent public health needs. A Crohn’s disease patient from South London has demanded that Sainsbury’s reopen restrooms in its

Campaigners urge Labour to reject torture policy

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Campaigners slam Labour for keeping flawed intel-sharing rules, warning they risk enabling torture and harming the UK’s human rights commitments. As reported by The Guardian, Labour has come under fire for backing intelligence policies it once opposed,

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