Massimiliano Verde is a journalist at Parliament News, He is covering Society and Culture News. Boasting a Master's Degree in Political Science, stands as a prominent figure in the Italian cultural landscape. His presidency of the Neapolitan Academy, a scientifically and sociolinguistically renowned group, attests to his relentless dedication to safeguarding and promoting Neapolitan language and culture. His activism and profound expertise have propelled him into the role of interlocutor for UNESCO as part of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032), a prestigious acknowledgment highlighting the significance of his efforts in preserving the linguistic and cultural diversity of our planet.
Verde's fervent passion for the history and culture of Southern Italy has driven him to immerse himself in research, resulting in numerous essays and articles that delve into the peculiarities and beauties of the region. His commitment extends beyond academia, manifesting in ongoing dissemination activities aimed at acquainting the general public with the rich cultural heritage of the South. His endeavors transcend national boundaries, as evidenced by his participation in international conferences and collaboration with various foreign institutions, rendering him an ambassador of Southern culture on the global stage and fostering intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey declined to rule out a post-election coalition with Labour’s Keir Starmer, aiming to block Reform UK from government. As reported by The Independent, Sir Ed Davey refused to rule out joining
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lucy Powell leads Labour deputy leadership race by 17 points over Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, backed by Mayor Andy Burnham. As reported by The Telegraph, a poll shows Lucy Powell, an ally of Andy Burnham, emerging as
Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israel has launched a major ground offensive on Gaza City, escalating the two-year war and targeting Hamas amid rising civilian risks and global pressure. As reported by The Telegraph, Israel triggered a ground offensive in Gaza City,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Minister of State Baroness Jacqui Smith refuses to reveal numbers as migrants who crossed the Channel are set to return to France this week. As reported by The Standard, Baroness Jacqui Smith declined to disclose how many
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – American activist Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, joked about the attack online before surrendering after the FBI circulated suspect photos. As reported by The Telegraph, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s case joked online about his doppelganger
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK interest rates are expected to stay at 4% until 2026 as the Bank of England balances inflation and a weak labour market, economists warn. As reported by The Independent, economists warn that the Bank of England
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney’s think tank, Labour Together, say mansion taxes should fund public transport and infrastructure. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour Together recommended taxing mansions in wealthy areas to fund
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the UK economy is “stuck” as the Treasury reviews business rates to ease cliff edges and support small businesses. As reported by The Standard, Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns Britain’s economy feels “stuck” and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Keir Starmer condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin’s drone strikes as Poland shoots down Russian UAVs, calling the attacks a NATO threat. As reported by The Standard, Sir Keir Starmer denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Paula Barker says deputy leadership contest is “not truly democratic,” criticising tight timelines and online-only hustings for MPs. As reported by The Telegraph, Paula Barker, a left-wing Labour MP who joined the deputy leadership race,
Paris (Parliament Politics Magazine) – French President Emmanuel Macron faces political turmoil as 10-year French bond yields exceed Italy’s for the first time since 1998, raising market concerns. As reported by The Telegraph, French 10-year bond yields have topped Italy’s for the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure from unions to uphold Labour’s workers’ rights bill after Angela Rayner’s exit as Deputy PM amid business pushback. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer faced calls to maintain Labour’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Economist Simon French warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that “self-defeating” tax rises and inflation are driving UK borrowing costs to 27-year highs. As reported by The Telegraph, Simon French, chief economist at Panmure Liberum, warned Rachel Reeves that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget on 26 Nov, facing pressure over rising borrowing, slow growth, and potential tax changes. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves will unveil her autumn budget on 26 November
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Yvette Cooper won’t guarantee fewer Channel crossings next year, citing complex border and asylum challenges requiring step-by-step action. As reported by The Independent, Yvette Cooper did not assure small boat crossings will drop next year,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer reshuffles Number 10, names Darren Jones to lead priorities, revamps communications and policy teams to tighten government control. As reported by The Guardian, Keir Starmer reshuffles Downing Street, appointing a former Treasury deputy
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pledged to deport all illegal migrants, including women and children, exceeding Reform UK’s Nigel Farage’s views on migration. As reported by The Telegraph, Kemi Badenoch revealed plans to deport all women and children
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – YouGov poll shows Reform UK ahead at 28%, Labour sinks to 20%, Conservatives at 17%, as Nigel Farage vows mass deportations of migrants. According to a fresh YouGov poll for Sky News, Labour’s popularity has dropped to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British AI firms largely excluded from government talks, prompting criticism that Labour risks undermining the UK tech industry. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour faces backlash for neglecting UK tech companies, even as the Prime Minister, Sir
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s new winter fuel scheme will strip 600,000 disabled pensioners of payments, with critics warning its complex rules risk confusion and hardship. As reported by The Telegraph, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s winter fuel policy will affect
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Experts warn measles could cause hundreds of deaths if UK vaccination rates keep falling, with major outbreaks expected. As reported by The Independent, a leading health expert has warned that hundreds could die from measles in the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says Labour inherited a broken immigration system as Home Office data shows asylum hotel numbers rose 8% this year. As reported by The Independent, Yvette Cooper said government moves to curb asylum numbers
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US President Donald Trump skips August break to meet world leaders, push Ukraine talks, and continue advancing his domestic policy agenda. As reported by The Telegraph, according to a senior source, President Trump cancelled his August holiday
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour minister Torsten Bell says Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ inheritance tax on farmers will fund shoplifting fight, sparking backlash amid farm closures. As reported by The Telegraph, a minister hints Rachel Reeves‘ farmers’ tax could fund efforts to
Beirut (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lebanon faces protests as the government moves to disarm Hezbollah, raising fears of civil unrest and deepening political instability. As reported by The Telegraph, Beirut sees protesters waving yellow and green flags, with passing vehicles joining in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Tory MPs will no longer have automatic rights to stand in the next election, with all candidates required to undergo the party’s new selection process. As reported by The Telegraph, former Conservative MPs will face stricter
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council has revoked the licence of the North Eight pub, formerly Hornsey Arms, following a licensing committee meeting held last week. After police were called to the Hornsey bar 77 times in 15 months, the establishment
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Welsh Labour MS Hefin David, Caerphilly representative since 2016, dies suddenly at 47, prompting tributes from politicians and colleagues. As reported by The Independent, Wales’ First Minister confirms the sudden death of Welsh Labour backbencher Hefin David.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK officials urge French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to avoid public pressure on US President Trump before Ukraine talks. As reported by The Telegraph, British officials have called on EU leaders to halt
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government warns Palestine Action supporters will face the full force of law after 532 arrests amid large protests in London. As reported by The Standard, the government warned that supporters of the banned group Palestine Action,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A recent study found a lung cancer treatment cuts death risk by 27% and extends survival to 13.2 months in aggressive small-cell cases. As reported by The Telegraph, a trial found that a new treatment can reduce
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Yvette Cooper backs changes in police guidance to allow public disclosure of ethnicity and immigration status in serious crime cases. As reported by The Guardian, Yvette Cooper has called for a change in official guidance
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski faces criticism from party MPs who say his ‘eco-populism’ may divide support and reverse recent election gains. As reported by The Guardian, Zack Polanski’s push for a more populist Green Party
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy Secretary Ed Miliband backs growing calls for Britain to formally recognise Palestine amid mounting pressure over the UK’s stance on the Gaza conflict. As reported by The Telegraph, Ed Miliband has joined a growing number of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Jonathan Reynolds dismissed concerns that recognising Palestine would reward Hamas, emphasising Labour’s consistent support for a two-state solution. As reported by The Telegraph, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has insisted that recognising Palestine would not amount to rewarding
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Scottish Labour MSPs, including deputy leader Jackie Baillie, have urged PM Sir Keir Starmer to swiftly recognise Palestine amid Gaza’s worsening crisis. As reported by Sky News, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and all party MSPs have
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Charlie Nunn has warned that increasing taxes on banks could threaten economic stability, even as Lloyds reported a 17% jump in profits. As reported by The Guardian, Charlie Nunn warned Rachel Reeves that raising bank taxes in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The CMA plans action against Apple and Google to tackle mobile dominance and promote fair competition for consumers and developers. As reported by The Guardian, a British competition watchdog plans to act against Apple and Google to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government will ban public bodies from paying ransoms and compel firms to report payments, aiming to break the global ransomware model. As reported by The Guardian, public sector organisations in the UK could soon be
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – David Lammy condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as “sickening” and warned the UK may impose new sanctions if the humanitarian crisis worsens. As reported by The Guardian, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israel for the “grotesque”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Emily Thornberry urges the UK to officially recognise Palestine as a state before the upcoming United Nations conference. As reported by The Guardian, a Labour politician said the UK must act now to recognise Palestine, as
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Portland Communications poll reveals only 24% of Britons understand Keir Starmer’s vision, as Labour faces criticism over recent policy U-turns. As reported by The Telegraph, a new poll finds fewer than one in four voters understand Sir
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MP Zarah Sultana launches fundraising for a new leftwing party, sparking tensions with Corbyn allies over control of donations and supporter data. As reported by The Guardian, independent MP Zarah Sultana has begun a fundraising campaign and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage called Britain “in peril” after witnessing French authorities escort a migrant boat to UK waters, slamming the £800m deal as a “farce.” As reported by GB News, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage warned Britain is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer refused to rule out wealth or stealth taxes during PMQs, as pressure mounts to fill a £6.25bn gap after recent welfare and fuel U-turns. As reported by The Independent, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – HS2 chief Mark Wild told MPs the project is behind schedule, blaming early construction without full approvals for delays and soaring costs. As reported by The Independent, HS2’s chief engineer admitted the project is only halfway done,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK transport secretary Heidi Alexander backs French police slashing smugglers’ boats, calling it a tough but necessary move to stop Channel crossings. As reported by The Guardian, a cabinet minister said the government supports French police slashing
Havering (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Havering’s food inspectors checked many local places in June–July 2025; most got top hygiene scores of 5, including Greggs, KFC, Aozora Sushi, McDonald’s, schools, and nurseries. As This is the Local London News reported, environmental health officers
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London “super sewer” boss Andy Mitchell received a £600k pay rise, despite the project running £100m over budget and being funded by customer bills. As reported by The Guardian, the CEO of London’s “super sewer” project received
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer admitted failings over Labour’s welfare bill, accepted personal responsibility, and backed Rachel Reeves to remain as chancellor. As reported by The Guardian, the prime minister admitted the government “didn’t get the process right”
