UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A family of three became the first asylum seekers to arrive in the UK under the new “one in, one out” deal with France, amid record Channel crossings. As reported by The Independent, a family of three
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London warns 60+ Oyster cardholders to complete annual address checks. Around 382,737 cardholders must act to avoid paying £35 instead of £18, TfL urges checking emails and texts. As My London News reported, Transport for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says she faced sexist briefings from Number 10 despite being seen as Sir Keir Starmer’s favored deputy. As reported by The Telegraph, Bridget Phillipson said she “completely” believes she has been targeted by
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council is investing £24 million in leisure centres, expanding concessions, supporting SEND residents, women, and girls, providing grants to local sports groups, and developing facilities to increase borough-wide participation. As My London News reported, Wandsworth Council
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to end Troubles veterans’ immunity faces Supreme Court challenge, with Tory backing amid legal, human rights dispute. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour’s plan to scrap Troubles veterans’ immunity will
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London launched the Bakerloop BL1 bus from Lewisham to Waterloo in September 2025, free for a week, funded £5m by developers; Mayor Sadiq Khan and Lewisham Mayor Brenda Dacres supported it. As The Greenwich Wire
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – BT CEO Allison Kirkby says UK telecoms face government costs 10x higher than Europe, warning the industry is at “peak” costs ahead of November’s budget. As reported by The Guardian, BT’s chief executive warned that telecom operators
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan called US President Donald Trump “racist, sexist, and Islamophobic” after Trump labeled him a “terrible mayor” at the UN. As reported by The Independent, Sir Sadiq Khan called Donald Trump “Islamophobic and sexist”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood orders urgent review of asylum seeker taxi use after BBC report revealed some costly journeys to appointments. As reported by The Independent, Shabana Mahmood has launched an urgent review into the use and
Tallinn (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal says US President Donald Trump has made it clear he will defend Poland and the Baltic states against Russian threats. As reported by The Telegraph, Estonia expressed confidence that President Trump would
In September, I managed to secure a Ten Minute Rule Motion slot. Due to parliamentary arithmetic, the SNP rarely gets these opportunities and much thought went in to the possible topics. Given the Prime Minister and (former) Foreign Secretary were already on
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers hire firms for £6m to explore private funding for NHS clinics, sparking fears of costly PFI-style failures while Labour pledges public ownership. As reported by The Guardian, firms received £6m to help ministers plan privately funded