The United Kingdom has an established political culture with a history of parliamentary traditions utilised globally. A prominent feature of its parliamentary democracy is the bicameral, or two-chamber system, through which law is created and changed. The two houses consist of the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dominic Glen, 33, of Croydon, has been jailed after threatening to firebomb his ex-partner in a bid to make her drop charges over a prior assault. At the Old Bailey on Thursday, August 14, he was charged
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council set to lead construction of London’s only secure children’s home, aiming to fill a critical gap after years of delays and setbacks. The authority plans and constructs the unit on a former waterworks
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A pensioner secured a £650 payout after Westminster Council failed to provide proper homelessness support, admitting to serious errors in handling the case. Westminster City Council was ordered by the Local Government and Social Care
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Beckenham residents complain Pierluigi’s Pasta Fresca draws troublemakers and plays loud music on weekends, disturbing sleep and community peace. On August 12, Pierluigi’s Pasta Fresca, located at 86-90 Beckenham High Street, submitted an application for a new
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s Anti-Fraud Team busted 26 scammers, preventing over £475,000 in housing fraud tied to illegal subletting schemes. In one instance, the team was notified that someone was unlawfully subletting their three-bedroom home
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hassan Cevik, 31, accused of fatally stabbing a father and son at their family business in South London, begged for bail in his first Old Bailey hearing. During his video connection appearance from HMP Thameside in Greenwich,
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two new towers—20 and 17 storeys are planned for Brixton Station Road, unveiled during public consultation on Pop Brixton and Canterbury Crescent site in Lambeth. The plans, which are currently in Phase Two of community involvement, also
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – DfT warns UK rail directors could face jail for using unqualified staff to prosecute fare dodgers, risking mass overturned convictions. As reported by The Telegraph, rail bosses could face jail for letting unqualified staff prosecute alleged fare
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former cabinet minister Peter Hain warns the UK government risks backlash over Palestine Action, saying MPs and peers now regret backing the ban. As reported by The Guardian, Peter Hain warned that the UK government is “digging
