Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 31-storey tower with 900 homes is planned for Deptford Bridge, Lewisham. With just 11% affordable housing, nearly nine in ten homes will be sold privately. The development’s plans have been submitted to the authorities of Lewisham
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing traffic wardens will protest outside Labour councillor surgeries on 4-5 April 2025 over Greener Ealing Ltd’s refusal to recognize Unite union members. The joint surgery of North Greenford ward councillors Amarjit Jammu, Shital Manro, and Muhammad
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour has not dismissed the possibility of renegotiating EU fishing access as part of its broader reset with the UK, leaving room for future talks. As reported by The Telegraph, ministers admit European fishing access is back
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs criticized briefings targeting female ministers, with growing concerns over the lack of effective support within the Cabinet. As reported by The Guardian, during last week’s cabinet meeting, a female minister directly raised concerns with Keir
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harrow faces major road closures in April, with gas works in Pinner set to shut a key road for over four months, disrupting residents and traffic flow. Some road closures may only be in place for a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 21-year-old criminology student faces life in jail for murdering Amie Gray and attempting to kill Leanne Miles in a knife attack on Bournemouth beach. On May 24 of last year, while the 34-year-old physical trainer and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to tax pensions and wealth if economic conditions worsen. As reported by The Guardian, the IFS suggests that Ms Reeves may need to raise
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans to demolish Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle, Southwark, to build nearly 900 homes in skyscrapers have divided local residents and traders. This evening, Wednesday, March 26, the planning committee of Southwark Council will consider the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce budget plans as inflation drops to 2.8%, while critics blame Labour policies for prolonged cost-of-living struggles. As reported by The Independent, Ms Reeves is set to make deeper benefit cuts after the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK inflation dropped to 2.8% in February, boosting Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her spring statement, but food and energy costs remain a concern. As reported by The Guardian, the latest data shows UK inflation at 2.8%,
