Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s £22 million ‘bridge to nowhere’ remains unopened 12 years after construction, raising fresh concerns over public spending and infrastructure delays. “It’s taking an awfully long time for that concrete to dry, isn’t it!” chuckles 72-year-old Dave
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK borrowing hit £20.2bn in April, beating forecasts and sparking concerns over Labour’s fiscal plans as Reeves faces scrutiny before key spending review. The UK’s higher-than-expected April borrowing highlights the pressure on Rachel Reeves to improve public
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Residents are calling on Camden Council to hold an urgent public meeting after a stabbing near a community centre sparked fears and demands for accountability. Camden Council is being urged to hold a meeting with Afghan refugees
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK inflation jumped to 3.5% in April, which was above forecasts, driven by rising household bills and wage pressures, delaying expected interest rate cuts. As reported by The Guardian, Office for National Statistics data shows inflation in
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Veolia has defended its handling of Croydon waste services after reports emerged of households facing over seven weeks of missed bin collections. Shirley residents claimed that after waste management provider Veolia neglected to collect their trash cans,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Parliament holds off on banning trans women from female restrooms pending official guidance, sparking criticism from women’s rights groups and former MPs. As reported by The Guardian, the House of Parliament will not ban trans women
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Millions of Legal Aid records hacked, exposing sensitive data and sparking concern over outdated systems and years of government neglect. As reported by The Independent, the Legal Aid Agency is under fire after a cyberattack exploited its
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Brockwell Park festival organisers confirm events will proceed this summer, despite a High Court ruling challenging Lambeth Council’s event licensing process. For thousands of ticket buyers who were worried that summer events would be canceled, Brockwell Live
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK and EU strike late deal on fishing access, boosting chances for wider reset on food trade, youth mobility, and security talks at today’s London summit. As reported by the Guardian, UK-EU relations saw an overnight breakthrough
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UNISON allows trans woman Ellie Waple to run for female seat, defying Supreme Court ruling that defines “woman” by biological sex. As reported by The Telegraph, UK’s largest union defies court, backs trans woman for female seat
