Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council’s housing chief Michael Situ has resigned following a landlord licence blunder that echoed an error made by Rachel Reeves, sparking scrutiny over local oversight. In the same borough where Chancellor Rachel Reeves violated rental regulations,
A “blood-stained passenger” reportedly accessed the cab of an empty Heathrow Express train in Southall, prompting inquiries into how the individual gained entry.
Bexley Council has raised fly-tipping fines as officers work with the Met Police and Environment Agency to curb the rising environmental crime across the borough.
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans to convert a Lewisham family home into a nine-bedroom HMO have been refused, with the council branding the proposal “unacceptable” for the area. The whole planning application for the property at 7 Romborough Way, which requested
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leaders are facing criticism after allegedly ignoring bullying complaints against a Bromley councillor accused of “wicked” behaviour. Shaun Slator, a Conservative councillor in Bromley who was called a “scumbag rape apologist” in 2023 because to comments
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As restoration continues at Crystal Palace Park in Bromley, a festive programme including wreath-making, a charity fun run, and an arts fair will draw visitors this winter. A brand-new, dinosaur-themed adventure playground is being built in Bromley’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stands by chief of staff Morgan McSweeney after assurances that no briefings against ministers came from Number 10. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer confirmed full support for chief
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s 6.6% unemployment rate ranks among the highest in London, sparking concern over local job creation and post-pandemic economic recovery. There are 1.8million unemployed across the country, which the Office for National Statistics said, outside the covid
No 10 aide Tim Allan under scrutiny for holding shares in lobbying firm Strand Partners, raising conflict of interest concerns in Keir Starmer’s government.
Burberry CEO Joshua Schulman calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reinstate VAT refunds for tourists, boosting UK luxury retail and tourism spending.
