Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Jeremy Ambache and Cllr Paul White joined residents to celebrate a community-led transformation of a cherished Wandsworth green space on August 6. The resurfaced basketball and netball court has been rearranged to provide youth and sports
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council has named Forest and Voi as exclusive operators for its new e-bike service, aiming to boost eco-friendly transport for residents. On Monday, August 11, 2025, both contracts will go into effect. This action comes after
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Mayor faces backlash over a broken crime pledge as nearly half of London’s police counters, including Harrow, are set to close under new cost-cutting plans. The Mayor of London promised to “ensure the Met is able
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tower Hamlets will be left with no police front desks under new service cut proposals, as part of broader plans to scale back policing across London. According to a list released by Scotland Yard on Wednesday,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer defends Labour’s economic stance but does not rule out tax hikes amid forecasts of a £51bn gap in public finances. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer stood by Labour’s economic plans
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Glencore gives FTSE a major boost as it abandons plans to shift its stock market listing to the US, reaffirming its commitment to remain in London. As reported by The Telegraph, Glencore has abandoned plans to leave
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour plans to cap skilled foreign visas, requiring British firms to train local staff or face restrictions on hiring from abroad. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour proposes tightening skilled foreign visa routes and is urging companies
Kingston Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kingston’s former PRYZM nightclub is set for a £3 million redevelopment by NEOS Hospitality, splitting the historic site into two new live‑music venues. Redesigned as two distinct clubs, Circuit and Bonnie Rogues, the former PRYZM nightclub
Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men were arrested in Dagenham after police uncovered stolen tools linked to multiple thefts. Officers urge victims to come forward with proof. During a warrant search in the Dagenham area today (August 5), Operation
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL has ruled out introducing a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) night service to Lewisham, confirming no overnight expansion will be implemented. Only a few weeks have passed since Lewisham Council demanded more DLR hours in order to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory Mayor Jason Perry and Croydon Council appear in High Court amid legal challenge over sudden closure of Access Croydon without prior notice. The council’s £204,000 annual chief executive, Katherine Kerswell, stated in March that Access Croydon,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Michael Gove doubts Nigel Farage is ready to be PM and questions Reform UK’s election chances, while praising Farage’s communication skills and impact. As reported by The Independent, ex-Tory cabinet minister Michael Gove says Nigel Farage is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Yvette Cooper introduces stricter shotgun licence rules after the 2021 Plymouth tragedy, including two referees and domestic abuse checks. As reported by The Telegraph, Yvette Cooper will tighten firearms licensing laws from Tuesday, following a
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet motorists are warned of six upcoming road closures on the National Highways network this week—check routes and plan detours accordingly. The good news is that all of them are only anticipated to create minor delays of
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea Council plans a new pitch at Henry Dickens Playground to boost winter play and reduce sports inequality in North Kensington. The council’s planning application states that the field, called a PlayZone, will
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK welcomed ex-Tory Rupert Matthews, a ghost and UFO author, drawing mockery amid criticism of the party’s credibility and priorities. As reported by The Independent, Reform UK faced backlash after naming a police and crime commissioner,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police plan to arrest anyone supporting the banned group Palestine Action at a London protest this weekend, warning arrests will proceed under terrorism laws. As reported by The Guardian, police have warned that supporters of the proscribed
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US border chief Tom Homan urges UK PM Keir Starmer to adopt Trump-style migrant deportation tactics, citing America’s crackdown on illegal crossings. As reported by The Guardian, a senior U.S. immigration official has urged Sir Keir Starmer
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ofsted’s revised inspection framework faces criticism over vague language and neglect of special needs, drawing concern from school leaders and unions. As reported by The Guardian, school leaders and DfE officials described the proposals as vague, outdated,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nearly half of Britons now avoid sea swimming amid 3.6 million sewage spills hours, raising pressure for tighter water company penalties. As reported by The Telegraph, a growing sewage crisis is deterring people from sea swimming, with
Kingston Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kingston Council has granted Vesuvio on the Road a 6-month street trading licence to sell pizza and drinks near St Pius X Church in Norbiton. Despite 34 written objections to the plans, the license was
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Carserides has taken a new job as a lobbyist in Croydon, raising eyebrows over potential conflicts due to his access to insider influence and local power networks. As Carserides concludes his brief tenure as an elected councillor
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 22-year-old was arrested over a £7m attack on RAF Brize Norton planes by Palestine Action, which has since been proscribed as a terror group. As reported by The Telegraph, counter-terrorism police have detained a young man
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK defends the Online Safety Act after X claims it curbs free speech, saying it balances protection from harm with freedom of expression online. As reported by The Independent, the British government has stood by the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft urges Keir Starmer to engage with MPs after resigning as whip over welfare cuts she feared would seriously harm disabled people. As reported by The Independent, a former Labour frontbencher who resigned over
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Engineering works this weekend will disrupt trains via Greenwich, Orpington, and Cannon Street. Passengers are advised to check before travelling. Everything you need to know about the impact on services this weekend (August 2–3) is provided here.
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council is promoting breastfeeding support and urging businesses to join the Breastfeeding Friendly scheme during World Breastfeeding Week. Both mothers and newborns benefit from breastfeeding for the rest of their lives. It gives babies vital nutrients,
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council introduces new planning rules for small HMOs in Streatham wards following residents’ concerns about overcrowding and housing quality. The council will have more authority over the development of new HMO homes in Streatham Common &
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Major transformation work is under way on Falcon Road bridge in Wandsworth, aiming to improve safety, structure, and transport flow in the area. A new paint system for the bridge’s structures, improved lighting, pigeon proofing, landscaping on
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The summer holidays have officially started at Devonshire Hill Primary School in Haringey, marking the end of the academic year for pupils and staff. Children ages 5 to 15 are invited to take part in a variety
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Train unions criticised decisions on pay and staffing, calling for more respect for medical professionals amid ongoing NHS strike tensions. As reported by The Independent, Aslef chief Mick Whelan backed junior doctors in their pay dispute, saying
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan faces pressure to lower housing targets as new homebuilding drops 59%, with developers blaming strict affordability rules. As reported by The Telegraph, Sadiq Khan faces backlash over strict housing policies amid a sharp
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport minister Heidi Alexander is set to meet the UK air traffic chief after the latest technical failure, prompting fresh calls for his resignation. As reported by The Guardian, Heidi Alexander has summoned the head of the
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet’s Labour council cites rising leisure centre attendance as proof that its community participation initiatives are delivering successful local engagement. In 2024–2025, 1,661,819 people visited the centers individually, a 5% rise over 2023–2024, which was a 10%
Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barking & Dagenham Council is set to invest £11M in capital funding to overhaul care services for high-risk children, enhancing protection and support systems. The capital part of this initiative is being match funded by
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon homelessness charity Nightwatch has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers as it faces increasing demand for its critical community support services. Every night in Queen’s Gardens, near Croydon Town Hall, Nightwatch, which has been in operation
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Number 10 backed Peter Kyle’s attack linking Reform UK’s Farage to online predators, sparking backlash over political use of Savile and smear tactics. As reported by The Telegraph, Number 10 was aware of the Technology Secretary’s comments
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Jewish leaders call for rapid Gaza aid, saying recent relief is overdue amid rising concern over the humanitarian crisis. As reported by the Guardian, Britain’s leading Jewish group called for swift, sustained Gaza aid, marking a
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has refused proposed safety railings for Blacks Bridge in Raphael Park, Romford, despite growing public concern over safety in the area. It follows the submission of a planning application in January for the installation of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS cancels key cancer operations during BMA strike, officials claim union demands “extortionate” pay for doctors covering absent consultants. As reported by The Independent, ongoing strike action has led to the cancellation of vital cancer surgeries, amid
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage hit back at Technology Secretary Peter Kyle’s claim that he supports “extreme pornographers,” calling it “beyond the belt.” As reported by The Independent, Nigel Farage has renewed his demand for a Cabinet
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs warned that Labour’s revised welfare plans still risk pushing 50,000 newly sick and disabled people into poverty by 2030 as support is halved. As reported by The Guardian, MPs have raised concerns that cuts to incapacity
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cllr Ajda Ovat and fellow cabinet members joined a ward walkabout with Haringey staff and partners to assess local issues in Hermitage and Gardens ward. The week was fruitful as locals expressed their worries about problems that
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington & Chelsea Council reverses £100 fine issued to a cyclist riding in a designated cycle lane, sparking debate over enforcement and signage clarity. After The Standard stepped in, a biker who had been given
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face pressure from top economists to introduce a wealth tax, arguing it could reduce inequality and boost funding. As reported by The Guardian, a group of top global economists has urged the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says meeting Trump during his Scotland visit won’t work due to diplomatic reasons, but he recently dined with Donald Trump Jr. As reported by GB News, Nigel Farage revealed he will not
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British gambling sector is lobbying ministers and Labour staff to oppose a tax rise that could increase duties on betting, casinos, and online games. As reported by The Guardian, the gambling sector has launched behind-the-scenes lobbying
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Sir Keir Starmer faces warnings from US President Donald Trump’s allies that his EU reset plan could risk a future US trade deal. As reported by the Daily Express, senior US officials warn that Keir
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London has introduced a temporary stopping ban on Lewisham High Street to ease traffic flow and improve pedestrian safety during peak hours. The restriction is in place to make room for future water hookup projects.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure from Jo White to shut asylum hotels, with urgent calls to close them well before the government’s 2029 deadline. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour’s Red Wall group’s chair has urged Sir
