UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has paused plans to ease slot machine rules in high street arcades, citing concerns over gambling harms and protection for vulnerable users. As reported by The Guardian, the government proposal to ease slot machine
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth residents block street access to protest a £650,000 council plan to replace parking spaces with seating, halting workers from starting the project. Businesses and residents on Streatham’s Amesbury Avenue are worried that the proposed modifications will
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar blames SNP’s public service failures for Reform UK’s rise, accusing them of fueling Nigel Farage’s momentum before key summit. As reported by The Telegraph, Scottish Labour leader claims SNP’s mishandling of public services
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Croydon CEO Jo Negrini makes a centre stage return, pitching in support of Mayor Sadiq Khan during his Croydon campaign, reigniting local debate. Following her most recent trip to the south of France for the famed
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures show 10 daily assaults on asylum seekers, alongside reports of trafficking, torture, and neglect, raising safeguarding concerns. As reported by The Guardian, internal figures show asylum seekers under Home Office supervision experience an average of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK candidate Sarah Pochin supported targeted winter fuel aid, clashing with Nigel Farage and Reform UK’s stance against Labour cuts to the allowance. As reported by The Independent, Reform UK’s by-election candidate backed means testing winter
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs oppose £5bn benefit cuts, rejecting proposed disability payment changes and demanding evidence before backing the legislation. As reported by the Guardian, dozens of Labour backbenchers, firm in their opposition to a £5 bn benefits cut, say
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dame Andrea Jenkyns is under scrutiny as a council hearing over her residency eligibility is scheduled ahead of Lincolnshire’s mayoral elections. As reported by The Independent, one of Reform’s top candidates in the local election is under
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A TV actor joined campaigners outside an MP’s surgery in Islington to protest against cuts to disability benefits, highlighting the impact on vulnerable residents. As she joined dozens of demonstrators outside the Town Hall on Saturday to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Experts warn that Labour’s housing reforms are pushing landlords to sell, raising rents and risking an ageing population as young people move away. As reported by The Telegraph, housing experts have raised concerns that Labour’s tightening regulations
