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
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says she faced sexist briefings from Number 10 despite being seen as Sir Keir Starmer’s favored deputy. As reported by The Telegraph, Bridget Phillipson said she “completely” believes she has been targeted by
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council is investing £24 million in leisure centres, expanding concessions, supporting SEND residents, women, and girls, providing grants to local sports groups, and developing facilities to increase borough-wide participation. As My London News reported, Wandsworth Council
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to end Troubles veterans’ immunity faces Supreme Court challenge, with Tory backing amid legal, human rights dispute. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour’s plan to scrap Troubles veterans’ immunity will
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London launched the Bakerloop BL1 bus from Lewisham to Waterloo in September 2025, free for a week, funded £5m by developers; Mayor Sadiq Khan and Lewisham Mayor Brenda Dacres supported it. As The Greenwich Wire
