Well, here we go again. It’s taken twenty years, but ID cards are back, this time in shiny digital form, turbocharged by modern technology. This week, I led the first House of Commons debate on Digital ID, with the SNP leading opposition
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local residents in Streatham, Lambeth, express concerns about a property attended by the fire brigade earlier this year, citing neighborhood impact. The facility is held by Dellhome Ltd., a business that developer Iqbal Ali Khan uses to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Retired military leaders urged NATO to fund renewables from defence budgets, saying clean energy is vital for Europe’s security against threats like Russia. As reported by The Guardian, a group of retired armed forces officers has urged
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Brasserie Blanc’s Hammersmith and Fulham Reach location is closing after 8 years, leaving a void in the local dining scene and marking the end of an era for the French restaurant. Launched in 2017, as
Moscow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says US President Donald Trump’s recent sanctions on Russia amount to an act of war, calling the US Russia’s adversary. As reported by Reuters, Dmitry Medvedev said President Trump’s recent Ukraine actions are
During Baby Loss Awareness Week, Parliament came together for one of the most moving debates of the year – a debate that, for many of us, is deeply personal. As I stood in the Chamber, I did so not only as a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Minister Josh MacAlister says Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has the support of PM Keir Starmer amid calls for resignation over grooming inquiry. As reported by Sky News, Home Office minister Jess Phillips has retained government backing
Four years ago, I lost my brilliant friend Sophie, who took her own life after the birth of her third child. Her little daughter was just 10 weeks old at the time. Sophie’s death remains a huge sadness in my life, and
I still remember walking into the house. A warm afternoon in Kingstanding, years ago, when I was working as a district nurse. The door creaked open, and I found myself in a living room where the light could barely reach the floor.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London housebuilding with multiple projects halted, putting Labour’s targets at risk due to soaring costs, contractor issues, and low buyer demand. As reported by The Telegraph, dozens of London new-build projects have been abandoned, raising worries that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Keir Starmer faces claims of creating a “toxic” Downing Street amid reports of internal briefings against top civil servant Sir Chris Wormald. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer has come under fire over
To promote development and innovation in the cryptoassets industry while preserving financial stability and unambiguous regulatory norms, the UK government is seeking input on a proposed regulatory framework. This survey comes after the Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSMB) proposed to bring