EU seeks trade suspension and sanctions on Israeli ministers

Europe (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The EU executive has urged suspending free trade with Israel and sanctioning two far-right ministers, citing Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis. In response to complaints that the European Commission was failing to use its economic power to push

Aid groups demand action after UN rules Israel committing genocid

Middle East (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Aid groups urge urgent global intervention to stop Israel’s Gaza City invasion after a UN probe found Israel committing genocide under international law. The group, which consists of 20 organizations, including the Norwegian Refugee Council, Médecins

Thousands rally in Parliament Square against Trump’s UK visit

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of protesters gathered in Parliament Square to oppose US President Donald Trump’s second state visit, voicing anger over his policies. Around 15:00 BST, the organizers of the Stop Trump Coalition, which consists of over 50 unions

UK welcomes first group of severely ill Gaza children for NHS care

UK Health (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK has welcomed severely ill children from Gaza with their families, offering urgent specialist treatment through NHS hospitals nationwide. The humanitarian evacuation takes place as Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure collapses, leaving many children without access to

Croydon Labour candidate Rowenna Davis faces data row

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Labour mayoral candidate Rowenna Davis faces criticism after two incidents in a week where residents’ private data was mistakenly exposed. Tory critics say the problems, notwithstanding her apology, raise questions about how her campaign handled sensitive

Southwark Council writes off £659,000 in rent debt

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has approved the write-off of more than £659,000 in commercial rent debt after cabinet approval, easing pressure on local businesses. The write-off of £659,432.56 for five outstanding debts held in the Commercial Property Holding Account,

What did the House of Lords Act 1999 do: Why it mattered

A significant turning point in British politics was the House of Lords Act 1999, which established a radical departure from the prior right to membership in the UK’s upper house. Tony Blair‘s Labour government introduced the act to Parliament as part of