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.
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Art project unveiled in Tottenham Hale, Haringey, to create cultural legacy for new council housing development, celebrating community and creative expression. Liz Hingley, an anthropologist and artist, collaborated with local schoolchildren to create eye-catching hoardings featuring birds
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney school streets suffer vandalism, raising safety fears among parents and teachers; authorities condemn ‘mindless’ attacks on road restrictions. 22 cases of illegal damage to school street infrastructure have been documented since last June, according to a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Downing Street rejects welfare reforms driven by fiscal concerns, insisting they are necessary for both moral and economic reasons. Number 10 has rejected claims that ongoing welfare system reforms are motivated by financial difficulties. What did Downing
North London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Students and staff at Haverstock High School in north London celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival, with great spirit and happiness through their vivid coloured celebration. At Haverstock High School in Chalk Farm, staff and students participated
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Annabella-Vesela will present a live concert performance in Muswell Hill, Haringey this Sunday, featuring her distinctive vocal artistry and stage presence. This Sunday, the 16th, the Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra will present a special concert with young
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hassan Sentamu, 18-years-old, sentenced for life imprisonment with a 23-year term for stabbing Croydon girl, Elianne Andam, delivering justice for the family. This comes after he was found guilty of Elianne’s murder following a trial that ended
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Homeless Walthamstow mum reveals she slept rough with toddlers after rejecting Waltham Forest offer of housing in Grimsby, raising concerns over housing crisis. Because of the way her mother-in-law treated her, Sabrina claims that her home
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Institute of Economic and Social Research reports Britain’s economy has dropped in global affluence rankings due to stagnant wages and welfare cuts. The latest report revealed that years of stagnant incomes and welfare cuts have
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council CEO Katherine Kerswell issues stern warning to staff after reports of verbal abuse, vowing zero tolerance for mistreatment of employees. Following reports of “verbal abuse” aimed at Fisher’s Folly security personnel, Katherine Kerswell, the authority’s
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tower Hamlets council rises 5% tax for second consecutive year, as authority allocates funds to support low-income students and families, tackling poverty. Free school meals, uniform grants, more assistance for students with special educational needs and
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Freedom of Information (FOI) reveals stark racial disparity in mental health treatment in Islington, with Black residents affected by serious mental illness. Nearly 30% of the Islington patients with a diagnosis of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council estimated £1.2m repair bill for Markhouse Centre slashed by £500k, for the centre’s future amidst controversy over its proposed closure. According to updated data, operating a Walthamstow facility for adults with disabilities would
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Technology Secretary Peter Kyle pledges streamlining regulation, ensuring quicker market access for emerging technologies like medical drones. Mr Kyle has pledged to slash red tape, enabling the faster deployment of innovations like medical delivery drones. What did
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Council receives complaints about loud patrons at The Sekforde, sparking fears for the Clerkenwell pub’s future amid resident noise protests. As a result of their complaints, the council reviewed the license and proposed a number of
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Exeter Chiefs book Premiership Rugby Cup final spot after edging Ealing Trailfinders in an encounter, setting up a showdown with the winner of another semi-final. After Tobi Wilson’s line break, Craig Hampson scored the first goal for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Treasury plans to slash GB Energy funding, a move that could undermine Labour’s renewable energy ambitions and pose a challenge for Ed Miliband. As reported by The Guardian, Labour’s GB Energy, focused on enhancing renewable
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Royal College of Nursing criticizes ministers for delaying an investigation into migrant carers’ exploitation as workplace abuse reports rise. The RCN accuses ministers of delaying an inquiry into migrant carers’ mistreatment. Despite repeated complaints regarding low
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood launches review of Sentencing Council’s powers amid backlash over guidelines favoring ethnic minorities. As reported by The Guardian, Shabana Mahmood has initiated an inquiry into the Sentencing Council’s authority in England and
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster Labour unveils budget prioritizing social care, public safety, housing, and cost-of-living support, while making £30m in efficiencies to protect vital services. In order to ease the expense of adult social care, Westminster City Council
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds may be fined and barred from legal practice over accusations of misrepresenting his qualifications in his CV. Legal experts claim the Business Secretary could face heavy fines for allegedly misrepresenting credentials on his
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton Council breaks ground on borough’s first new council homes in a generation, kickstarting plan to deliver 400 affordable properties by 2027. Although the action is viewed as a step in the right direction to address the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield execs reveal plan to replace two-thirds of Croydon town centre’s space with residential flats, reports housing correspondent Barratt Holmes. When executives and architects representing Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield gave a lengthy presentation to the planning committee last week about
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – North Acton Square’s condition raised concerns on safety and hygiene, prompting calls for action from Ealing Council, as it serves as entrance to Central Line station. The entrance area off Victoria Road, which Transport for London (TfL)
Barking and Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour leaders issue warning over Reform UK’s rising popularity in Barking and Dagenham, urging party members not to be complacent about the growing threat. Barking and Dagenham council leader Dominic Twomey made the remarks after
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lord Walney, ex-government adviser on political extremism, warns that Angela Rayner’s proposed Islamophobia definition risks limiting open debate. Mr Walney held a prominent position in the government, but he was unexpectedly dismissed by some of his closest
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Anneliese Dodds has resigned as the international development minister in protest against Keir Starmer’s move to cut the UK’s foreign aid budget. Anneliese Dodds has vacated her ministerial post in opposition to Labour leader Keir
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council approves plans for three student blocks on Woolwich Road, despite concerns over proliferation of similar developments in the borough. On the site of the old Speedy Services tool rental store on Woolwich Road, the blocks
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury had his 10-week prison sentence suspended following an appeal after being convicted of punching a man. The 10-week jail sentence of the ex-Labour MP was deferred for two years after a successful
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council proposes merging Squirrels Heath Infant and Junior Schools in Gidea Park into one primary school for ages 4-11 to streamline education. The infant school would be closed and the junior school’s age range would be
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men who fatally stabbed a man in Croydon and then ordered pints of Guinness at a pub minutes later have been found guilty of murder at trial. The Old Bailey was informed that Rijkaard Siafa, 22,
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council’s leader clarifies concerns over work at a proposed data centre near Upminster, addressing public uncertainty about site activities. In a letter, Ray Morgon affirmed that recent construction on the East Havering Data Center’s proposed location
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Edgecombe Hall Estate residents in Southfields attended a Wandsworth Council meet-and-greet, fostering community ties and discussing housing initiatives. As part of our role as listening council, it gave them a chance to meet their neighbors and Wandsworth’s
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Hindu organisation has bought Croydon’s Old Palace school site for £7.5M, pledging to restore and invest in the school after its closure last summer. After many years of operation as a high-achieving girls’ school, the prep
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council’s Woolwich Common Estate project is shortlisted for the LGC Community Involvement Award, recognizing its efforts to create a cleaner, safer area. For its efforts with the Woolwich Common Estate, Greenwich Council is running for the
Cheshire (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury sentenced to 10 weeks after admitting to assault during a night out, raising concerns over a byelection in his constituency. Mike Amesbury, MP for Runcorn and Helsby, sacked by the Labour Party,
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey activists warn of rising energy costs and fuel poverty, urging action on cold homes. Friends of the Earth campaigners took their concerns to Westminster. Haringey based Friends of the Earth activists participated in a nationwide lobbying
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer holds nearly 30% influence over Scottish Labour voters, compared to Anas Sarwar’s 12%, raising questions about Labour’s leadership dynamics. A recent poll indicated that the British PM has more political influence than the Scottish Labour
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans to convert offices into flats in Romford town centre have been resubmitted in Havering, marking a second attempt at redevelopment on South Street. KGK Consultants Ltd has again applied for prior approval to turn the unoccupied
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new agreement between St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel operator collaborates to introduce high-speed rail services to Germany and Switzerland by 2029. St Pancras station in London and Channel Tunnel operators have teamed up to launch
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council leader commits to balancing the budget amid challenging financial conditions, assuring residents of fiscal responsibility and stability. Barry Rawlings made the pledge in response to Peter Zinkin, the chairman of an opposition group, who said
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council’s Civic Awards 2025 finalists are announced after residents nominated local heroes. The shortlist honors outstanding community contributions. Residents of Lambeth were requested to submit local people, organizations, and groups that perform outstanding work in the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to lower the annual cash ISA deposit limit from £20,000 to £4,000 to encourage stock investments. As reported by The Independent, amid speculation over a potential reduction to cash ISA deposit
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Freedom of Information (FOI) request reveals the Metropolitan Police arrested 154 drink-drivers in Ealing, highlighting enforcement efforts. According to information gathered by the legal business Legal Expert, police in the capital detained 3,759 drunk drivers in
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 100 child abuse victims may sue Lambeth Council as the government scraps the “time bar rule,” paving the way for long-overdue legal action. The administration declared earlier this month that it will eliminate the three-year
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An Afghan refugee has challenged the UK’s new citizenship rules, which block refugees arriving via “dangerous journeys” from gaining citizenship. The UK government’s proposal to prevent refugees arriving through illegal routes, such as small boats and lorries,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for Britain’s industrial revival and population growth, stressing a shift in attitudes to address the country’s challenges. Mr Farage has called for a full reversal of the declining birthrate and the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have charged three teenagers after a Croydon shooting left a 17-year-old boy with life-changing injuries. The suspects face attempted murder charges. At approximately 7:40 p.m., police were called to a gunshot in Park Street. They found
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The opening of St. Mary’s Cathedral on February 15, 2025, united 500 members of the Assyrian Church of the East community, marking a historic event in Ealing. It was formerly known as St. James’ Church, and after
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey called on British PM Keir Starmer to confront Donald Trump directly, arguing that Britain must be strong in defending its values. Lib Dem leader described Keir Starmer’s approach to Trump as “the
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet saw 190 mortgage repossession claims in the year to September, highlighting a rise in homeowners at risk of losing their properties, new data reveals. It comes with an increase in the number of households in England
