Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has announced a sweeping review of every major works project completed in the past decade to assess spending, performance and accountability. After plans to renovate existing buildings and add 44 new rooftop apartments were shelved
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of Barnet homes have received energy efficiency upgrades under a government scheme tackling fuel poverty, new figures have revealed. In order to combat fuel poverty and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions throughout Great Britain,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands joined a pro-Palestine rally in London for the Gaza war’s 2nd anniversary, as police managed counter-protests and kept order. Pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in central London to mark two years since the Gaza war, after the ceasefire
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – SNP leader Stephen Flynn warns Scots against Labour, praises John Swinney, and urges support for the SNP to secure Scottish independence and a better future. As reported by The Independent, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said Labour
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan faces backlash for saying the chant “from the river to the sea” isn’t always anti-Semitic ahead of planned pro-Palestine rallies. As reported by The Telegraph, Sadiq Khan has come under fire for
Beirut (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun slams Israel for new strikes on civilian sites, killing one and wounding seven, despite the Gaza ceasefire. As reported by Ahram Online, Joseph Aoun condemned Israel for overnight airstrikes on civilian sites that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-British PMs Tony Blair and Nick Clegg hosted a private dinner giving six tech leaders access to a UK minister, raising questions over TBI’s influence. As reported by The Guardian, official documents reveal Tony Blair and Nick
Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – About 200,000 Palestinians have gone back to northern Gaza after a ceasefire, as Israeli troops pull back and leaders get ready to sign a peace deal in Egypt. Sky News reports that thousands of Palestinians began returning
The role of the backbench MP in the Westminster system of parliament is generally undervalued. Backbenchers make up almost all of the House of Commons and, despite being denied a similar platform to members of the ministerial team or shadow cabinet, play
UK (Parliament Political Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed Britain will not send troops to monitor the Gaza ceasefire. The US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey help oversee the truce, while the E3 leaders back humanitarian aid. As BBC News reported,
UK (Parliament Politics Megazine) – RedBird Capital Partners seeks UK approval to buy The Telegraph for £500 million, with Abu Dhabi’s IMI holding 15%. Founded by Gerry Cardinale, RedBird manages $12 billion globally. As Reuters News reported, RedBird Capital Partners has requested
Ukraine (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Melania Trump announced an open channel of communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning Ukrainian children displaced by the war. Eight children have been reunited with their families amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Melania Trump’s diplomatic efforts for
