Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council leader Cllr Shantanu Rajawat has proposed trialling flexible voting in upcoming local elections to make voting easier for residents. If local governments are selected to participate in the pilot program, their suggestions for flexible voting
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New managers of a public library in Croydon have turned to crowdfunding to keep the service running, calling on community support to sustain operations. Only now, after a year of delay, are “plans” for the future of
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – West London NHS Trust, serving Ealing residents, has been ranked 10th out of 61 non-acute trusts in England in the government’s new league tables. The National Operating Framework’s quarterly tables are intended to establish uniform guidelines for
It’s possible that the deportation of migrants arriving by small boats via the English Channel is the most politically and legally contested area of UK politics at the moment. Each year thousands of people attempt this journey, and the UK Government is
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 19-storey tower block has been approved in Bromley town centre, marking a major step in the borough’s urban development and regeneration plans. The 138-home plan was approved by Bromley council members eight to seven during a
Council tax is an important local tax in the UK that provides funding for a large variety of important services in your local community. Every household pays a set amount based on the value of their property, but many people do not
The relationship between the UK Parliament and the Supreme Court is an interesting aspect of British constitutional law. It attempts to strike a balance between parliamentary sovereignty and independence of the judiciary. Even though Parliament is the supreme body for making laws,
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Hospital NHS Trust has been ranked 23rd in the government’s first-ever league tables, assessing performance across NHS trusts in England. As part of a government initiative to “raise standards and ensure better value for patients and
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An Ealing Lib Dem councillor spearheaded an enforcement drive in Hanger Hill, removing abandoned cars after years of complaints from locals. The ward’s councillor, Jonathan Oxley, collaborated with police and council personnel to address a persistent issue
The European Court of Human Rights (the ECtHR) is really relevant to the protection of human rights in Europe. This new fact is subject to many interpretations in the UK, especially since the country has pulled out of the European Union. The
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Keir Starmer backs UK Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson after messages to US financier Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer supports Lord Mandelson after he posed in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nottingham Forest names Ange Postecoglou as new manager, taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo after the Portuguese coach was relieved of his duties. As reported by The Telegraph, Ange Postecoglou is set to take charge at Nottingham
