Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mother-of-three Linda Kelsey, 39, is suing Tower Hamlets Council after a 150kg park litter bin fell and crushed her foot while she was walking her dog. In an east London park, a 150 kg trash can
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK, with Canada, Australia, and NZ, sanctioned Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich over their inflammatory Gaza/ West Bank remarks. As reported by The Guardian, Britain, alongside other global allies, has enforced sanctions against two hard-right officials
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – SNP’s new bill lets Scottish parents request Gaelic schools, sparking backlash for focusing on a minority language spoken by just 1% of the population. As reported by The Telegraph, the SNP has approved a policy allowing parents
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following public backlash, Perry sought police assistance to evict squatters from Wandle Park in Croydon, escalating tensions over the site’s occupation. Without giving the squatters at the Wandle Park café the advance notice that is often necessary
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK denies visa to top Nigerian security expert and family, sparking racism claims despite strong ties, business success, and clear intent to return home. As reported by The Guardian, the Home Office faces criticism after denying a
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing residents are encouraged to nominate outstanding local councillors for a prestigious national award recognising service and leadership in the community. Residents of Ealing still have time to nominate a local councillor for the annual Cllr Awards,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Aviation Minister Mike Kane invites Heathrow or rivals to propose a third runway to boost airport competition and drive UK economic growth by 2035. As reported by The Standard, Mike Kane says a Heathrow rival could build
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council appoints ‘Interim Adam’ to a key planning role at a £1,000 daily rate, raising questions about public spending amid local budget pressures. This website has found that Heather Cheesbrough’s stand-in replacement is a “interim specialist”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Blue Labour pushes crackdown on DEI and immigration, urging ministers to legislate against inclusion policies to win over Reform-leaning voters. As reported by The Guardian, a Labour-aligned faction shaping Number 10’s message to Reform voters has called
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory peer Lord Vaizey proposed delaying a heated tobacco ban weeks after a Philip Morris-funded trip to its Swiss lab, raising lobbying concerns. As reported by The Guardian, weeks after a tobacco firm funded his Swiss trip,