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
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Institute for Government, funded by Lord Sainsbury, urges Labour to raise taxes on the middle class rather than the wealthy to cover a £30bn budget gap. As reported by The Telegraph, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces calls
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CPRE data reveals 1.44m homes possible on brownfield land, sparking calls for a “brownfield-first” policy against Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s stance. As reported by The Guardian, new data suggests that about 1.4 million homes could be built
Liverpool (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer will speak at Labour’s Liverpool conference as polls drop to 15%. He plans to reclaim national flags from far-right groups and challenge Nigel Farage’s Reform at 27%. As The Telegraph News reported, Prime
New York (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US President Donald Trump says NATO should shoot down Russian planes entering its airspace and praises Ukraine’s fight. As reported by The Guardian, Donald Trump said NATO countries have the right to shoot down Russian planes
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police are searching for a driver who fled after crashing on the M25 near Heathrow between J13 and J14 in London. Surrey Police closed the road 90 minutes; no injuries reported. As My London News reported, police
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council will extend PSPOs until 2028, covering alcohol, legal highs, antisocial behaviour, and dog rules in 4 new spaces. Deputy Leader Kemi Akinola highlighted community safety as key. As My London News reported, Wandsworth Council has
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London bus drivers face rising attacks, with 818 assaults in 2024. Unite and Hina Bokhari urge TfL and Mayor Khan to act, highlighting Southwark and other hotspot boroughs. As the Southwark News reported, bus drivers in London
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Judges block Home Office from deporting an Eritrean under “one in, one out,” granting him extra time for his trafficking claim. As reported by The Guardian, the Home Office appeal was rejected as the court granted an
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey warned Nigel Farage could create a “Trump-style” Britain, rolling back gun laws and threatening rights, urging voters to act. As reported by The Independent, Ed Davey warned that Reform UK leader Nigel
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Stephen Mangan, a 56-year-old British star, shared his favourite London spots, including Sam’s Café and The Lansdowne, and joined BGC Charity Day’s 20th anniversary, supporting HH Arts. As My London reported, 56-year-old British star Stephen Mangan has
