London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Metropolitan Police in London is reviewing 300+ recruit vetting cases (2016–2023). Sir Mark Rowley called the 2022 Baroness Casey report “appalling.” Over 1,400 officers removed; refusal rates doubled to 11% by 2023. As BBC News reported,
Tower Hamlets (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – More than 22,500 people attended Tower Hamlets Council festivals in east London on 21 and 22 September 2025, with 20,000 at the Brick Lane Curry Festival and speeches from Lutfur Rahman and Abida Islam As the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Gatwick Airport’s £2.2bn expansion faces legal challenge from local group Cagne, as new runway plans spark court action over noise and environment. As reported by The Telegraph, Gatwick Airport’s second runway plan faces possible immediate judicial
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney welcomed UK recognition of Palestine, urging further action, including sanctions, trade cuts, and ICC cooperation. As reported by The Independent, John Swinney called on the UK Government to take further action after
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan slammed Nigel Farage’s migrant visa plans as unacceptable, warning they could harm London’s diverse and multicultural community. As reported by The Standard, Sir Sadiq Khan condemned Reform UK’s plan to end migrants’ rights
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Several planning applications have been submitted in Lewisham and Greenwich, including Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment (Ref. 25/2942/K), new telecommunications at Ravensbourne College, and additional flats at Eltham Grill. As News Shopper reported, several new planning applications have
Richmond upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond upon Thames borough is ranked the 3rd safest in London and 5th in the UK by Get Licensed, with 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, a Crime Severity Score of 9.8, and a Safety Score
Southall (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – 16-year-olds, Leon Lewis and Toby Southall, saved 27 Coleg y Cymoedd students in Maesycwmmer on September 18, 2025, after the driver collapsed, praised by parents Donna and Christina Mitchell. As the South Wales Argus News reported, 16-year-old
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Elephant Market has moved to Castle Square, Southwark, open weekends with 20+ traders offering food, crafts, and jewellery like The Hatton and Fabs Ceramics. As Southwark News reported, the Elephant Market is now open every Saturday
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police PC Imran Mahmood was cleared in a gross misconduct hearing over Tasing Jordan Walker-Brown on May 4, 2020, causing paralysis; IOPC investigated, and Met Police later paid compensation. As BBC News reported, a Metropolitan Police
Newham (Parliament Politics Magaziner) – The Newham Independent Party won a crushing victory in Plaistow South, Newham Council, with Md Nazrul Islam securing 913 votes, becoming the 4th councillor and forming an official opposition. As The Standard News reported, Labour has lost
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tower Hamlets stands against hate with a weekend of events, including Town Hall celebrations and Brick Lane Curry Festival, highlighting diversity, migration history, and community unity, with 90% of residents reporting harmony. As Tower Hamlets News
