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
The police should be people you can trust because they are in positions of authority in society and are tasked with maintaining public safety and the rule of law. Police misconduct occurs when the police misuse their authority. Being mistreated by the
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow’s landlord licensing scheme, which aimed to regulate Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), has ended, sparking concerns about rogue landlords. Hounslow Council conducted a consultation on plans to extend the supplementary licensing system from March 12 to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man has been taken to hospital following a fire at a block of flats in South Norwood, Croydon, with firefighters responding to the incident. Just before three in the morning today (October 22), firefighters put out
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TOAD Bakery in Camberwell, Southwark, is one of six London bakeries selected as a finalist in the National Bakery Awards this November. Alongside 228 other candidates from across the United Kingdom is the well-known independent bakery located
Richmond (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A £150 fine issued to a woman for pouring coffee dregs down a road drain has been cancelled by Richmond Council, sparking debate. Kew resident Burcu Yesilyurt called the fine “quite unfair” and “extreme,” arguing that she