Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A damning investigation into Lewisham Council reveals severe failings in housing repairs and complaints handling, with issues found in 92% of reviewed cases. In one case, despite numerous warnings, a mother and her two young children, one
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS Cheshire & Merseyside will end gluten-free prescriptions for children, suggesting food banks instead, raising health and fairness concerns. As reported by The Independent, NHS bosses in the North West have stopped providing gluten-free food on prescription
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK university leaders urge students to think carefully before pro-Palestine protests on the October 7 anniversary, citing sensitivity and legal threats. As reported by The Independent, university leaders urged students to act carefully during the October 7
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK gains momentum as at least ten Tory councillors defect, highlighting dissent and challenging Tory leader Kemi Badenoch’s leadership. As reported by The Standard, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK announced a mass Tory defection ahead of Kemi
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory leader Kemi Badenoch defended Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick, saying his “didn’t see another white face” comments were just an observation. As reported by The Independent, Kemi Badenoch insisted Robert Jenrick’s remark about not seeing “another
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos cuts 60 jobs at Hull plant, blaming net zero and cheap Chinese imports for unsustainable energy costs. As reported by The Telegraph, Ineos, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has reduced the staff at
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A government minister joined Haringey Council leaders and locals for the official reopening of the much-loved community library hub on Monday. The renovation includes a redesigned floor layout, accessible restrooms, and a new elevator. The interior of
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council’s Labour leader says she expects the Reform Party to overtake the Conservatives as the borough’s main opposition in 2026. Every four years, around halfway through the parliamentary cycle, council members are chosen, and
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Owners of a Sidcup farm and events venue say they’re being unfairly targeted, rejecting a Bexley councillor’s claims that they are “wholly untrustworthy.” When Beck Evans Farm applied for a license to hold a music event earlier
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Weightlifting Club has launched a community petition to fight its possible closure after the New Year, urging locals to help keep the gym open. The club, which is situated at Perivale Park Athletics Track, has produced
