Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Council warns that proposed equalities guidance is impractical and could lead to discrimination, undermining protections for vulnerable groups. The council’s response to the Equalities and Human Rights Commission’s consultation on revisions to its Code of Practice
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor faces mounting pressure to dismiss council CEO Katherine Kerswell amid growing criticism and calls for change in local government leadership. There is growing pressure on Mayor Jason Perry to fire Katherine Kerswell, his £204,000 chief
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A YouGov poll finds only 3% support the govt’s Lords reform plan, while 56% want to curb the PM’s power to appoint life peers. As reported by The Guardian, a new poll indicates the public believes scrapping
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – DWP data reveals disability benefits granted for conditions like acne and writer’s cramp, raising scrutiny amid Labour’s scaled-back welfare reforms. As reported by The Telegraph, new figures reveal that claimants with conditions such as acne and writer’s
Barking and Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barking and Dagenham’s only maternity unit has temporarily closed, forcing expectant mothers to give birth in neighboring boroughs due to staffing issues. According to a statement from Barts Health NHS Trust, Barking & Dagenham Birth
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A West London family home in Ealing will be converted into an HMO despite receiving over 100 objections from residents concerned about local impact and density. Although the council claims there are no limits on the concentration
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A woman has died after a flat fire on Marine Field Road in Fulham’s Sands End. Firefighters responded promptly, but she succumbed to injuries in hospital. They discovered a woman there who had escaped the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rail passengers face slower journeys as extreme heat forces speed limits on two major London routes, with more disruption expected if heat persists. As reported by The Guardian, the UK heatwave has disrupted rail travel, forcing speed
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s SIA won’t accept eVisas from job applicants, raising concerns of discrimination and a repeat of past immigration scandals. As reported by The Guardian, a UK agency overseen by the Home Office, responsible for licensing hundreds
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Helen Whately defended the Conservatives’ record on welfare, saying they cut costs pre-pandemic, as Labour questioned the £86bn rise over the last decade. As reported by GB News, the Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary said the Tories
