Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A senior Tory councillor has broken Croydon’s silence, calling the government-appointed ‘improvement panel’ a failure, in rare criticism from within the party. One of the most knowledgeable and experienced of Croydon‘s 70 council members, Robert Ward, broke
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory MP Victoria Atkins and farming groups have criticised Labour for dropping its “Buy British” pledge, with claims it threatens UK farming and food security. As reported by The Daily Express, farming groups have raised concerns over
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Tim Roca slams Transphobes “swivel-eyed” in leaked audio, criticises Supreme Court and labels Parliament “toxic.” As reported by The Telegraph, a leaked recording shows a Labour backbencher described transgender people as “not very well people”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Steve Reed promised a crackdown on all sources of water pollution as new data shows a 60% rise in serious incidents and pressure mounts on water firms. As reported by The Guardian, the government has vowed to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves’ proposed tax reforms could severely impact Britain’s £4bn horse racing industry, raising concerns from major stakeholders. As reported by the Daily Express, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism over a proposed tax hike, which experts warn
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney councillor brands the Labour Party “rotten” following Diane Abbott’s suspension, triggering sharp local criticism and sparking political backlash. Abbott lost the Labour whip yesterday for the second time in two years. Abbott has been the representative
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council rolls out free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) this summer, supporting families with fun, nutrition, and enrichment during holidays. This summer, Croydon Council is offering a fun program of free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Balham Library’s Forget-Me-Not dementia café marked its second anniversary in Wandsworth with crafts, cake, and conversation supporting local memory care. In just two years, the café has grown significantly. It meets once a week to offer a
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Debbie Warren, CEO of Greenwich Council, has been appointed as one of four commissioners to address the longstanding governance failures in Croydon Council. She has collaborated with three different council leaders since taking over as chief executive,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK unemployment rose to 4.7% and wage growth slowed to 5%, raising pressure on the Bank of England to slash interest rates amid a shrinking economy. As reported by The Guardian, rising unemployment and slowing wage growth
