London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A deadly fire in northwest London killed a woman and three boys; a man was detained at the scene as investigations continue. As reported by The Independent, police detained a man following a tragic blaze that claimed
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Disabled campaigners denounce efforts to force trans people into accessible toilets, calling it unjust and damaging to both communities. As reported by The Guardian, disability rights campaigners express concern as trans people now face similar restroom discrimination
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The JU:MP programme in Bradford increased children’s weekly activity by 70 minutes through green spaces, school exercises, and faith-based sports sessions. As reported by The Guardian, a scheme in the UK that allows children to co-create playgrounds
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – School governors have formally opposed Lambeth Council’s decision to shut Fen Stanton and Holy Trinity Primary Schools, citing lack of consultation and impact on pupils. Brixton Buzz was approached by the Chair of Governors at Holy Trinity
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Sadiq Khan has greenlit a £130m refurbishment of Bromley’s sports centre, marking a major investment in local infrastructure and community well-being. The redevelopment of Crystal Palace has no drawbacks. Khan remarks as construction finally gets underway
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was blocked after a court order following a legal challenge from a Diego Garcia resident. As reported by The Guardian, the British government’s deal to cede the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK plans to free some sex and violent offenders early, allowing release at half sentence under new reform to address prison overcrowding. As reported by the Independent, reforms to address overcrowded prisons may allow sexual and
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon MP Steve Reed receives political backlash and a ‘yellow card’ warning for close ties to water industry lobbyists amid public accountability concerns. Steve Reed OBE, the MP for Streatham (who is also incompatible with Croydon North),
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Portsmouth’s £25m Brexit food inspection hub may be dismantled after an EU deal scrapped checks, leaving the site unused and the council facing a £6m shortfall. As reported by The Guardian, the future of Portsmouth’s £25m Brexit
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Julia Lopez MP supports demands for the new east London Superloop bus to include a stop in Hornchurch, Havering, challenging plans to route it via Elm Park. It follows a meeting last month where Healthwatch Havering urged
