Rauma, Finland – on the Gulf of Bothnia, across the water from Sweden. After a long day, my thoughts turned to my recent debate in Westminster and a vote a very long time ago, when I was the youngest member of Ross
It is almost a year since the Prime Minister announced the sweeping cuts to Official Development Assistance. A decision that prompted the resignation of the Minister for International Development, who could not in good conscience support the dismantling of Britain’s global leadership
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Marks & Spencer profits drop to £184.1M after cyber-attack halts online orders, with clothing and homeware sales down, while food sales rise 7.8%. As reported by The Guardian, Marks & Spencer’s profits have fallen by over half
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan congratulated New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, calling it a historic win for hope as the city chose its first Muslim mayor. As reported by The Independent, Sir Sadiq Khan praised Democrat Zohran Mamdani’s
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Residents of a new Croydon apartment block forced out by damp and mould are urging the council to support their fight for justice and safe living conditions. Marketed as a luxury development, The Fold has left Croydon
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bromley Road in Chislehurst has been closed after a serious crash sent one person to hospital. Emergency crews remain on scene as traffic builds in the area. Around 2: 00 PM (November 4), the incident happened on
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police are appealing for help to find a 15-year-old boy with links to Bromley who has been missing for nearly two weeks, as concern grows for his safety. James, whose last name has not been bared, has
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man has been taken to hospital following a crash that caused major traffic disruption between Croydon and Sutton, with emergency services on scene. At around 4.30 p.m., yesterday on November 3 language the London Ambulance Service,
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council Leader Shantanu Rajawat addresses criticism of the borough’s financial management, reaffirming transparency and fiscal responsibility. Two opposition councillors, Conservative Cllr Jack Emsley (Chiswick Homefields), a member of the Council’s Oversight & Scrutiny Committee, and Independent
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Children from Acton, Ealing, displayed creative artworks at a special Black History Month event hosted by Descendants to celebrate culture and heritage. Margaret Noel, president of Descendants, asked Councillor Gary Malcolm, the leader of the Ealing Liberal