At the end of October, I asked a cabinet minister to apologise for some dubious statements he had made in the Chamber, on social media and in a letter to a Scottish Cabinet Secretary at Holyrood. His chosen subject to misrepresent? Scottish
A thriving farming sector is the beating heart of our rural communities and a vital engine for national growth. From food security to environmental stewardship, farming underpins one of the UK’s largest manufacturing sectors, supports over 4.2 million jobs and drives investment
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of High Barnet residents have signed a petition calling on Barnet Council to protect The Black Horse Pub, one of the borough’s oldest landmarks. Located at the intersection of Wood Street and Union Street, the Black
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans to convert a Lewisham family home into a nine-bedroom HMO have been refused, with the council branding the proposal “unacceptable” for the area. The whole planning application for the property at 7 Romborough Way, which requested
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leaders are facing criticism after allegedly ignoring bullying complaints against a Bromley councillor accused of “wicked” behaviour. Shaun Slator, a Conservative councillor in Bromley who was called a “scumbag rape apologist” in 2023 because to comments
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Drill in Brentwood Road has been refused permission to open an hour later each day after Havering Council’s licensing sub-committee rejected the proposal. Public protection officer Oisin Daly from the licensing authority and PC Chris Stockman
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As restoration continues at Crystal Palace Park in Bromley, a festive programme including wreath-making, a charity fun run, and an arts fair will draw visitors this winter. A brand-new, dinosaur-themed adventure playground is being built in Bromley’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stands by chief of staff Morgan McSweeney after assurances that no briefings against ministers came from Number 10. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer confirmed full support for chief
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 50 pothole damage claims have been filed against Ealing Council since 2022, but only a few led to compensation, Freedom of Information data shows. The FOI response showed that overall council spending on pothole repairs
Picture this: you’re standing on a pristine beach, waves gently lapping at your feet. But look closer, and you are not staring at crystal clear waters, because floating in the water you spot a plastic bottle cap, a discarded straw, cigarette butts,
