UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour rebellion leader Meg Hillier backs welfare bill after securing concessions, but many MPs remain opposed ahead of Tuesday’s Commons vote. As reported by The Guardian, Meg Hillier, a key figure among the rebels, confirmed she will
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house prices dropped by 0.8% in June, the sharpest fall since 2023, with experts citing lower demand after the end of stamp duty relief, says Nationwide. As reported by The Guardian, the UK housing market recorded
The campaign to get the criteria for speed camera siting changed is one that I have been working on for far longer than I have been an MP. Like many of the new 2024 intake of MPs, I was a councillor prior
From Richard Branson to Lord Alan Sugar to James Dyson, the United Kingdom has long been the home of entrepreneurial spirit. We encourage, we celebrate, and we praise the innovation behind enterprise that bring economic growth to our modest in size but
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – DWP data reveals disability benefits granted for conditions like acne and writer’s cramp, raising scrutiny amid Labour’s scaled-back welfare reforms. As reported by The Telegraph, new figures reveal that claimants with conditions such as acne and writer’s
Barking and Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barking and Dagenham’s only maternity unit has temporarily closed, forcing expectant mothers to give birth in neighboring boroughs due to staffing issues. According to a statement from Barts Health NHS Trust, Barking & Dagenham Birth
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A West London family home in Ealing will be converted into an HMO despite receiving over 100 objections from residents concerned about local impact and density. Although the council claims there are no limits on the concentration
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A City of Westminster site may soon be demolished to develop 144 new homes and adult social care housing, aligning with local regeneration and housing goals. Westminster City Council has submitted an application to transform
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A woman has died after a flat fire on Marine Field Road in Fulham’s Sands End. Firefighters responded promptly, but she succumbed to injuries in hospital. They discovered a woman there who had escaped the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rail passengers face slower journeys as extreme heat forces speed limits on two major London routes, with more disruption expected if heat persists. As reported by The Guardian, the UK heatwave has disrupted rail travel, forcing speed
