UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Home Office suspended Reform UK councillor Paul Bean from his asylum role while investigating whether he violated rules on political impartiality. As reported by The Guardian, Reform UK councillor Paul Bean, who worked at the Home
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves reviews VAT rules to aid small firms, but internal divisions threaten her growth-focused Budget strategy. As reported by The Telegraph, Rachel Reeves is weighing a higher VAT threshold, framed as a growth measure to
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth councillor Martin Abrams has quit Labour, accusing the party of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and pandering to the far right. On Thursday, August 28, Martin Abrams, a Lambeth councillor for Streatham St Leonard’s ward
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A watchdog has ruled that a prisoner at HMP Wandsworth would still be alive today had it not been for a series of failings at the jail. Staff members frequently failed to assist Rajwinder Singh, 36, from
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Labour think tank report suggests taxing tourists and building homes on Bromley’s green spaces to help fund the Bakerloo line extension. According to the research, “wealthy” London should be provided with the means to fund its
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peaceballers is inviting young footballers from Southwark to feature in its latest campaign video promoting sport and community unity. The campaign match, which is scheduled to be filmed in Southwark Park on Monday, September 1st at 1pm,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council is consulting on proposals after reviewing the Webb Estate and Upper Woodcote Village Conservation Areas Appraisal and Management Plan. Residents’ opinions were heard during the Council’s recent review of the conservation area, which was established
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new exhibition opening next week will highlight Lambeth Council architects’ work during a major housing drive from 1965 to 1980. Building “Homes for Tomorrow”: Lambeth‘s Council Housing, 1965 to 1980 evaluates the influence of borough architect
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Families celebrated Hammersmith & Fulham’s young carers at a summer showcase featuring film, music and dance performances. With an exciting finale exhibiting their final efforts, local young carers celebrated the conclusion of their summer program.
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour has launched a last-minute appeal for candidates to stand in Croydon’s upcoming council elections, amid concerns over local representation. There are no more candidates ready to represent Croydon Labour in the municipal elections scheduled for May.
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey will introduce two new School Streets next week, bringing the total to 36, helping hundreds more children travel safely and healthily to school. When the two new programs begin on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the Streets
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As summer ends, schools across Haringey are preparing to welcome students back, marking the start of another exciting and promising academic year. The Haringey borough is a hive of activity as the youngest students enter primary school
