493 arrested in London protests backing Palestine action

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police confirm 493 arrests in central London amid protests supporting the banned group Palestine Action, as tensions rise in the capital. According to our judges, some 1,000 people participated in protests in support of Palestine Action,

Barnet Council challenges traveller site approval

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council is contesting approval for a Traveller’s caravan site on protected Green Belt land in Chipping Barnet, citing planning and land-use concerns. In July, a planning inspector approved two Traveller trailer pitches for two families in

Three-week road closures in South Croydon announced

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Major gas works will close key roads in South Croydon for three weeks, with drivers urged to plan ahead as traffic diversions and delays are expected. Due to gas mains construction, Southbridge Road, the busy A236 that

Arrests made during Palestine Action protest in London

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London and Manchester see arrests at Palestine Action protests, defying warnings after the recent Manchester synagogue terror attack. As reported by the Independent, authorities intervened at a London pro-Palestine protest, enforcing arrests despite warnings after the Manchester

UK urged to broaden police powers on pro-Palestine protests

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp urges widening police powers to ban pro-Palestine protests after Manchester synagogue attack, citing safety risks. As reported by The Independent, Chris Philp urges stronger police powers to stop “disgraceful” protests after the