The most significant treaty in British and Irish history is the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921. Signed following years of struggle, it ended the Irish War of Independence but also became the basis for great divisions within Ireland itself. Knowing its terms and
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after falling from the third floor of a building in Southwark, emergency services confirmed. On September 14, at 3.45 a.m., officers were called to Camberwell aRoad in
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich CouncilGreenwich Council funding cut of £24.7m sparks backlashfaces a £24.7m funding cut under Labour plans, with critics accusing local councillors of “shameless hypocrisy” for staying silent. A dramatic shift in funding away from ‘inner London‘ boroughs,
The cosmetic and aesthetic treatment industry is expanding rapidly, yet our laws have utterly failed to keep pace. In 2023 alone, around 7.7 million people in the UK underwent treatments and procedures ranging from Botox injections to facelifts. Every single cosmetic and
Playgrounds don’t often make national headlines. But when Parliament ignores them for 17 years, the neglect shows in every rusted swing, every patch of tarmac where equipment used to be, and every child shut indoors attached to a screen because there’s nowhere
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Number 10 insists deportations under the UK-France scheme are on track, denying shambles as flights leave Heathrow without any migrants on board. As reported by The Independent, migrant deportations under the UK-France “one in, one out” deal
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Railway Bell pub in New Barnet is cutting prices for a day to raise awareness of the challenges facing the UK hospitality industry. The Railway Bell on East Barnet Road will commemorate Tax Equality Day on
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new pilot programme in Waltham Forest has been launched to improve access to HIV preventative medication, aiming to boost local health outcomes. Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, can prevent HIV infection by reducing the risk of
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Dulwich teacher and his eight-year-old daughter have co-authored an adventure mystery novel, drawing inspiration from East Croydon’s iconic landmarks. The mystery book, which will be published on September 19, is the result of Marc Clerkin, an
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Met Police has defended its decision not to use Live Facial Recognition at a Tommy Robinson rally, weeks after deploying it at Notting Hill Carnival. The Unite the Kingdom (UTK) rally, which saw 24
The idea of the rule of law is an important one for the UK political and legal system. What this means is that everyone, whether they be citizen or government agent, is subject to the same laws. The rule of law upholds
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Fox pub in Hackney is reopening seven years after a failed flat conversion left the building abandoned and branded an ‘eyesore’ by residents. Following a protracted restoration and cleanup effort, the Fox in Dalston has welcomed
