London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s 116-year-old Rotherhithe Tunnel repair has been extended until at least April 2026 due to funding shortfalls, amid an increase in TfL’s budget allocation. Due to a lack of funds, the proposal to close and rebuild the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Minister Bridget Phillipson says Labour will review Wales smacking ban’s impact before deciding if similar measures are required in England, confirming no current plans for legislation. She described the proposals on children’s safety as a “landmark”
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) revealed that the government and regulators failed to prevent excessive sewage discharges, raising concerns about environmental harm and public health. As reported by the BBC, Britain’s environment watchdog found that the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged increased aid and military support to Ukraine and plans to visit British forces serving on the Russian border to highlight NATO’s commitment to European security. Keir Starmer met with Baltic state leaders
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Prime Minister stressed the importance of the UK’s relations with China on global issues like climate change, despite the Prince Andrew spy controversy. Amid rising concerns over a Chinese spy’s connection to Prince Andrew, Sir Starmer
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government has accepted Czech billionaire Daniel KĹ™etĂnský’s ÂŁ3.6bn acquisition of Royal Mail’s parent company, making it the first time the historic postal service will be owned by a foreign investor. The deal was approved by
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers demand answers on the alleged Chinese spy with connection to Prince Andrew, alleging the government of being too soft on China and ignoring to protect national security. A prominent China-sceptic MP has warned that an unknown
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) –Â During a two-day Northern Europe visit, Sir Starmer travels to Norway to announce a green energy partnership aimed at enhancing Britain’s energy security. Before participating in a defence summit in Estonia, he is travelling to Norway to
Last week I heard from yet another publican in my constituency expressing fears about the impact of the Government’s budget on his livelihood, when he is already coping with the challenges of high energy bills, the cost of living crisis and employment
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Housing Minister has introduced significant reforms to empower mayors with extensive control to bypass planning delays on major building projects, as part of Labour’s move for “devolution by default.” Regions will gain expanded planning authority under
