UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Steve Reed dismisses leadership rumors, confirming Andy Burnham will complete his full term as Greater Manchester mayor. As reported by The Independent, a Cabinet minister called suggestions of Andy Burnham seeking Labour leadership “tittle-tattle,” despite
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to scrap the two-child benefit cap, as his child poverty taskforce urges the move before November’s Budget. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to lift
There is a strange irony in that sanctions are the most overused tool in the policy kit despite being ineffective when unaccompanied by other measures. Russia, Iran, Venezuela, Cuba and North Korea are all under Western sanctions. The goal: to tie the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, failed to declare nearly £740k in gifts to Labour Together, breaching electoral rules. As reported by The Guardian, the elections watchdog allegedly warned Morgan McSweeney to declare hundreds
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy secretary Ed Miliband is exploring ways to expand North Sea drilling without breaking Labour’s pledge against new oil licenses, amid activist pressure. As reported by the Guardian, Ed Miliband is considering fresh North Sea drilling despite
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wetherspoons is set to open The Sun Wharf pub on Tooley Street, Southwark, after a ghost cleansing performed by the London Dungeon’s former medium, ensuring the venue starts free of spirits. As Southwark News reported, a new
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour says PM Sir Keir Starmer’s 2020 leadership campaign paid chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, clarifying his salary didn’t come from Labour Together. As reported by The Guardian, Labour confirmed Keir Starmer paid Morgan McSweeney’s 2020 salary
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lloyds Banking Group will shut 49 UK branches between January and October 2026, affecting Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland. Link will open 11 hubs, with campaigners warning of access concerns. As My London News reported, Lloyds
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
