Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local champions were recognised for their outstanding service at the Haringey Heroes ceremony, celebrating community dedication and grassroots impact. As reported by Haringey, at a special ceremony held at Jacksons Lane Arts Centre last night, the recipients
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council launches an electric car club pilot with Zipcar and Zest, introducing 15 EVs and 70 fast chargers to boost clean, accessible transport options. As reported by Hackney, with more than £1 million funded by the
Albania (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer announced plans for international return hubs for failed asylum seekers, marking a new approach after scrapping the Rwanda deportation scheme. As reported by The Independent, formal talks have begun in the UK to send failed
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Disturbing photos show dogs found in severe neglect at a Bexleyheath home, where two puppies and an adult dog were discovered dead, sparking investigation. As reported by News Shopper, it was revealed in April that 60-year-old dog
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CPS drops threat case against ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe, who slams Nigel Farage as a “viper” and vows legal action over what he calls a smear campaign. As reported by The Independent, ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe has
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster Council unveils pilot scheme to cut restaurant cooking emissions, aiming to reduce air pollution and improve environmental health in the city. As reported by City of Westminster News, the third-largest single source of particulate
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK unemployment hits 4.5%, its highest in almost four years, with job vacancies and wage growth slowing due to higher employer costs. As reported by The Guardian, official figures reveal a surge in UK unemployment, reflecting a
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sutton Council announces new disabled parking bays and alterations to existing spaces across the borough to improve accessibility for residents. As reported by Your Local Guardian, in an effort to improve accessibility for drivers with disabilities, Sutton
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged Vladimir Putin to engage in serious talks as Europe considers new sanctions amid the escalating Ukraine conflict. As reported by The Independent, David Lammy has urged the Russian president to “get
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s Starmer, France’s Macron, Germany’s Merz, Poland’s Tusk arrive in Kyiv, urging ceasefire as US warns of major Russian air attack. As reported by The Guardian, the leaders from the UUK NewsK, France, Germany, and Poland have
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Adult care services in Hammersmith & Fulham face scrutiny after official inspections reveal significant shortfalls, prompting calls for urgent improvements. As reported by South London Press, the adult social care service provided by Hammersmith and
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peckham’s most significant redevelopment in decades is set to bypass Southwark Council, raising debate over local oversight and planning authority. As reported by Southwark News, a contentious plan that will change Peckham’s skyline and provide only 12%
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A tourist charged $1,200 for candy in Westminster sparked a police raid, uncovering a trove of illicit goods and prompting an investigation into shop practices. As reported by The Washington Post, authorities have stepped up
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Tony Blair Institute says AI in local councils could slash £8bn in public spending and lower yearly household costs by £325. As reported by The Telegraph, the use of artificial intelligence in councils may deliver £325
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bexley Council launches a new QR code feedback system, including a ‘red button’ feature, aiming to streamline complaints and boost customer service insights. As reported by The Pinnacle Gazette, by installing QR codes at all customs stations
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – HMRC faces backlash over delays in processing tax refunds, with some taking over four months, amid concerns over its online filing service shutdown. As reported by The Guardian, HM Revenue and Customs has come under scrutiny for
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A planning application has been submitted to convert a former chapel on Banstead Road, Sutton, into a residential home, pending local authority approval. As reported by Your Local Guardian, developers UK submitted an application to Sutton Council
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Environment Secretary Steve Reed confirmed the UK is reviewing its resilience to blackouts after power cuts in Spain and Portugal, pending investigation. As reported by The Independent, a cabinet minister says Britain is “constantly looking at our
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council has declared a ‘nature emergency,’ joining growing national calls for urgent action to tackle biodiversity loss and ecological decline. According to the statement, the council has acknowledged the pressing need to combat dwindling
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The landlady of The Alderman pub in Harold Hill says she has been “left in limbo” after receiving no updates from Havering Council over the planned demolition. In order to create room for 138 new houses, plans
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Children’s Commissioner for England urges an immediate ban on deepfake “nudification” apps, citing growing concerns over online abuse and exploitation. As reported by The Guardian, AI-driven “nudification” apps that create deepfake sexual images of children should
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for 693 flats in five blocks up to 24 storeys in Ealing approved amid fierce debate over safety, overcrowding, and urban planning concerns. A contentious residential development in West London has been authorized for its third
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Research shows London’s Ulez cut pollution, improved public health, and saved over £37m a year, marking a major success for Mayor Sadiq Khan. As reported by GB News, Sadiq Khan declared a major achievement for Londoners as
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Young people in Wandsworth commemorate Nelson Mandela, expressing aspirations for a just and united world inspired by his enduring legacy. In remembrance of Nelson Mandela, the voices of a primary school reverberated Tuesday through the famous Guilhall’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Economists and ecologists urged MPs to amend the planning bill, claiming the “nature levy” lets developers bypass environmental laws, harming ecosystems. As reported by The Guardian, top economists and environmentalists are calling for changes to the government’s
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thameslink disruption could affect thousands of runners and spectators heading to the London Marathon in Greenwich, raising concerns over race day travel chaos. Due to Network Rail’s engineering work on the day of the largest 26.2-mile road
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s annual borrowing surged past predictions by £15bn, sparking fears of tax rises and deeper cuts to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules. As reported by Sky News, official figures reveal government borrowing exceeded estimates by nearly
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham Council to debate hidden homelessness after a new report reveals the majority of those seeking help are single adults without dependents. A quarter of the 505 unmarried individuals who sought assistance from
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Home Office will publish the nationalities of foreign criminals in the UK, including the crimes committed, a move set to fuel debate on immigration. As reported by The Guardian, the Home Office plans to publish the
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two people were taken to hospital following a double stabbing on Briar Road, Romford in Havering. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Coltsfoot Path was the scene of the initial incident shortly before 12:50 p.m.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs and peers in the UK oppose Donald Trump’s planned address to Parliament, citing concerns over his remarks on NATO, Ukraine, and British democracy. As reported by The Guardian, a group of MPs and peers has urged
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage supports US chlorinated chicken imports, comparing it to pre-washed salads already found in UK supermarkets. As reported by The Guardian, with Reform UK poised to win the highest number of seats, Nigel
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police launch investigation after seven historic statues in Westminster were defaced with graffiti during a major trans rights protest attended by thousands. The Metropolitan claimed that although its officers were present in Parliament Square at
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea Council admits rushing post-Grenfell home purchases, acknowledging many properties are now unsafe for use as social housing. Following the 2017 fire that forced many Grenfell residents to flee their homes, Kensington and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British govt faces backlash over stalled adult social care talks, as Liberal Democrats cite months-long delays and lack of urgency on reform. As reported by The Guardian, ministers face criticism over inaction, as essential talks to build
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police destroyed the phone of a Bexley man who died by suicide, sparking outrage from his mother over lost memories and evidence for the inquest. On February 16, 2023, Michael William Goodchild committed suicide. His inquest
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Minister Karin Smyth declined to clarify which changing rooms trans women may use after a key UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definitions. As reported by the Independent, following a Supreme Court ruling on legal
Hammersmith & Fulham News (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A live-in guardian has been seen at Fulham Town Hall, sparking rumours. The developer confirms it’s part of safeguarding the site during redevelopment plans. The project, which will see the building converted into a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Labour’s mayoral candidate has blasted the borough’s current state, calling it a “depressing shadow” of its former self in a candid statement. The remarks were made by Waddon councillor Rowenna Davis after she was chosen to
US (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US Vice President JD Vance warns no trade deal unless UK repeals hate speech laws, urging Starmer to back Trump’s free speech stance to secure US-UK agreement. As reported by The Independent, insiders close to JD Vance
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sarah Jones, Industry Minister, said the British government is open to a new Chinese partner for British Steel, despite the Business Secretary’s opposition. As reported by Sky News, the Industry Minister has stated the government is “not
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TUC head Paul Nowak defends Angela Rayner’s Employment Rights Bill, urging her to ignore Nigel Farage’s opposition to measures against pub banter. As reported by the Telegraph, a union chief has suggested Ms Rayner resist pressure from
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man is arrested after Met Police found a woman dead in a Croydon home early this morning following reports she was “unresponsive.” Investigation ongoing. The woman was declared dead at the scene of the emergency services’
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer delays holiday to attend an emergency session of Parliament focused on saving British Steel, amid concerns over the Scunthorpe plant’s future. As reported by The Independent News, the British Prime Minister has postponed his family
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces backlash over its welfare consultation, slammed as a “sham” for excluding PIP cuts and major reforms from public discussion. Labour’s controversial welfare changes will soon allow affected benefit claimants to share their input, but the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kemi Badenoch rules out a national alliance with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK but signals Conservatives can form local coalitions with his party. Tory leader has confirmed that party councillors are permitted to form alliances with Reform UK
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor to take legal action against a controversial vape shop owner accused of repeatedly obstructing pavements with cargo stacks, sparking complaints. This long-awaited action is a part of the borough’s “crackdown” on antisocial behaviour by Croydon
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, attributes London’s millionaire exodus to Brexit, urging the government to better EU relations to support UK businesses. As reported by The Guardian, Lisa Nandy points to Brexit as the cause of London’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour revives “Buy British” campaign to counter Donald Trump’s tariffs, with Keir Starmer proposing procurement rule changes to favour local firms. As reported by The Telegraph, to counter the impact of Trump’s levies, major UK public projects
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local activists are mobilising after the We Demand Change summit in Haringey, building momentum for unity and voicing strong opposition to Labour’s militarism. Following the summit on We Demand Change last month, activists are ramping up their