When I first stood for election in North Shropshire, one issue came up on almost every doorstep in Whitchurch: the steps at the railway station. Forty-four steps may not seem like much for those without accessibility needs. But for others, the physical
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cloudflare has issued an apology following a widespread outage that disrupted major platforms including X (formerly Twitter) and ChatGPT, affecting millions globally. The tech firm identified a configuration error as the root cause and is taking steps
Wales (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings across Wales with temperatures expected to drop significantly, causing travel difficulties and safety concerns. Authorities urge residents to prepare for hazardous conditions including slippery roads and reduced visibility. Met
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against allegations of involvement in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi during their meeting in Washington, dismissing the U.S. intelligence community’s assertions. Trump described Khashoggi as “extremely
Plans for Walthamstow café Kole Dodaj to serve beer have prompted concerns from residents, sparking debate over licensing, safety and community impact in Waltham Forest.
Developers have moved to the next phase of plans for around 1,300 new homes on a golf course spanning Barking and Dagenham, marking a major housing push.
Haringey Council’s use of bailiffs has increased despite its ethical debt-collection policy, prompting scrutiny over enforcement practices and transparency.
Spain (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Spain arrests 20 suspected operatives linked to Jalisco New Generation Cartel in a major crackdown involving U.S. DEA priority targets, Italian mafia suspects, and a seizure of 1.8 tons of cocaine and other contraband. Concurrently, Spain also
Opposition parties accuse Waltham Forest Council of “bending the rules” after it declined to disqualify a councillor absent from meetings for six months.
Barnet is projected to see more than 15,000 extra households by 2032, signalling major growth pressures and raising key planning and infrastructure questions.
Kensington and Chelsea Council has launched an investigation into allegations that Lord Peter Mandelson relieved himself against a garden wall, prompting public concern.
Today the Government’s highly controversial Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill has its first day of Committee Stage in the House of Lords. The Bill plays a critical role in facilitating the UK Government’s proposal to transfer sovereignty
