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