Jonathan Reynolds says government ready for riots

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says Britain is ready for riots as tensions rise over asylum hotels, with police warning of unrest spreading nationwide. As reported by The Independent, ministers are preparing for possible summer riots amid rising

60 Labour MPs urge UK to recognise Palestine

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs call for urgent UK recognition of Palestine, warning Gaza faces ethnic cleansing under Israeli plans to relocate civilians to Rafah. As reported by The Guardian, in response to Israeli plans to relocate Gaza civilians to

AFC Croydon hit by trash crisis after June 25 camp

Croydon (Parliament Politics Megazine) – AFC Croydon Athletic, co-owned by Stormzy and Wilfried Zaha, faces safety and environmental risks after an illegal camp appeared on June 25, 2025, causing massive fly-tipping and cancelled youth events. As South London Community Matters News reported,

Matt Hancock backs moving patients to care homes

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock said sending patients to care homes was necessary, despite claims it worsened COVID spread. As reported by The Guardian, Matt Hancock told the Covid-19 inquiry that sending untested hospital patients to care homes

Retail giants oppose Labour’s obesity plan

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Supermarket bosses slammed Labour’s calorie-cutting plan as rushed, costly, and ineffective, warning it adds red tape without tackling obesity properly. As reported by The Telegraph, retail and food industry heads criticised government proposals to mandate calorie tracking

Public members picked for talk on MPs’ pay

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ipsa will select citizens to discuss MPs’ pay and funding, aiming for an open debate on fair compensation and restoring trust in democracy. As reported by The Guardian, Parliament’s expenses regulator is launching a citizens’ panel made

Labour rejects council tax break for retirees

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Anna Dixon urged tax relief for unsold retirement homes, but the party rejected the call, leaving grieving families burdened with double taxation. As reported by The Telegraph, despite internal pressure, Labour has refused to ease

MoD staff lose record 15,000 security passes

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministry of Defence staff lost 15,000+ security passes in five years, raising concerns and criticism over negligence in protecting sensitive defence sites. As reported by The Telegraph, officials at the Ministry of Defence have confirmed a record

Thunderstorm alert issued for Harrow this weekend

Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A yellow weather warning has been issued for Harrow and Greater London, with thunderstorms forecast from Friday afternoon through the weekend. With highs of 28 degrees predicted during peak hours, temperatures are predicted to climb today. A

UK unemployment rate rises to 4.6%

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK jobless rate rose to 4.6%, the highest in nearly four years, as tax hikes and wage pressures contributed to a sharp fall in payrolls and slowed hiring. As reported by The Guardian, official data shows

Hackney tenant blasts council after BMW vandalized

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Fellows Court tenant criticizes Hackney Council’s “unacceptable” security measures after a BMW parked outside the block had its windscreen smashed. On suspicion of causing criminal damage, a 22-year-old woman was taken into custody following the incident