Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council’s housing department has officially been removed from special measures after four years of oversight following serious performance concerns. In 2021, the “slum-like” and “dangerous squalor” conditions at Regina Road’s municipal apartments sparked a national crisis.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s media regulator imposes tough rules on digital platforms, mandating tech giants to block harmful content and verify users’ age or face billion-pound fines. As The Standard reports, Ofcom warns that social media firms failing to protect
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council begins testing an artificial intelligence system with only 80% accuracy, raising concerns over reliability and implications for decision-making. A flawed method for handling Council Tax inquiries has been released to the public by the borough’s
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
