Since I was elected last year, I have been trying to secure a debate either in Westminster Hall or the Chamber on the issue of the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme (EACE), but without success. Finally, I managed to secure one for
Keir Starmer faces pressure from Lib Dems and MPs to consider a UK–EU customs union as polls show strong voter support for closer EU trade ties.
Homelessness across England is reaching unprecedented levels, driven by systemic pressures, welfare shortfalls and growing financial strain on local authorities. Crisis’s Homelessness Monitor: England 2025 found that 300,000 individuals and families experienced the most acute forms of homelessness in 2024—an alarming 22%
Bridget Phillipson targets UK universities enrolling fake students on franchised degrees, warning funding cuts for poor oversight and weak English checks.
William Perkin High School teacher in Ealing has been banned after a conduct panel found he made inappropriate comments and urged pupils to stay silent.
A Croydon mother shares the heartbreaking loss of her son in a new NHS organ donation video, highlighting the urgent need for donors across the UK.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A rare waterspout was spotted off the coast of Cyprus following the passage of Storm Byron, which caused heavy rainfall and wind damage across the island. Multiple sources, including Cyprus News Agency and Reuters, reported the storm’s
Scotland (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Met Office has named Storm Bram, issuing amber warnings for wind in north-west Scotland with gusts to 90mph and rain in Devon, Cornwall, and south-east Wales, alongside yellow alerts forecasting flooding, transport chaos, and danger to
New York (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on 8 December 2025 that he and his wife Rama will move into Gracie Mansion in January, citing family safety concerns and the need to focus on his affordability
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An employment tribunal ruled that NHS Fife harassed nurse Sandie Peggie after her complaint about sharing a female changing room with transgender doctor Dr Beth Upton at Victoria Hospital, upholding the harassment claim but dismissing discrimination, victimisation,
Barnet councillors rejected plans for 1,500 homes and a leisure centre in North Finchley, raising concerns that the scheme would be overbearing
Alumni, architects and creatives have launched a campaign opposing Kohn Pedersen Fox’s plan to demolish the former London College of Fashion building.