Newham Council admits minimal care for Manor Park allotments

Newham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Newham Council has admitted that overgrown allotments in Manor Park are receiving only “minimal maintenance,” sparking concerns among local residents. Bridle Path Allotments have been permitted to turn into a “wilderness,” according to plot holder Simon Shaw,

Greenwich riverside pub wins outdoor seating appeal

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The landlord of a landmark Greenwich riverside pub says there is “no glee” after winning an appeal to keep its outdoor seating, calling the inquiry unnecessary. The benches and tables outside the Trafalgar Tavern were to be

Hackney shops caught selling vapes to under 18s

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A test purchasing operation in Hackney found many retailers illegally selling nicotine vapes to under-18s, sparking renewed calls for stricter enforcement. A 16-year-old volunteer participated in 44 test attempts over the course of three days, with 27

Robert Jenrick says Tory candidates must back leaving ECHR

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick says Tory candidates must back leaving the ECHR or stand down, pushing the party further right ahead of conference. As reported by The Guardian, Robert Jenrick has urged Conservative candidates to commit

JRF warns UK families struggle with falling incomes

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns that UK low-income families face a decade of falling incomes, calling on the government to lift the two-child benefit cap. As reported by The Independent, a foundation warned that low-income families will

Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty in Libya-linked finance case

Paris (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former French President Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy over alleged Libyan campaign funds; his ex-chief of staff also convicted of corruption. As reported by The Telegraph, Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted of criminal conspiracy but cleared of