Germany (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Germany signals a major shift in policy by supporting enhanced powers for the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), marking a significant step toward deeper EU financial market integration. Finance Minister Christian Lindner’s new stance ends Berlin’s
Philippines (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A powerful 7.4 to 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings for the Philippines, Indonesia, and Palau. The threat has since been lifted after minor waves were detected, with rescue
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The mother of murdered Peckham man Jesse Lloyd Smith says she is “deeply disappointed” with the judge’s sentencing decision at Southwark Crown Court. Residents were shocked by the killing in East Surrey Grove, off Commercial Way, Peckham,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has pledged to review all major works projects from the past decade following a scandal over estate repairs discussed this week. Residents of Rotherhithe’s Chilton Grove Estate have been living in uncertainty for years after
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Borough Council faces outrage after disabled and vulnerable residents were left without water for three days due to ongoing service failures. Greenwich council has put the lives of people living in newly constructed apartments in jeopardy,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council leader Jason Perry faces criticism after failing to publish any council spending figures since May, raising transparency concerns. After spending the most of the week on a personal reelection mission at the Conservative Party annual
Backbenchers are the majority of MPs who do not serve in the government or shadow government as cabinet members. Their responsibilities include representing their constituents and examining government operations. Whether or not the backbench MP belongs to the ruling party determines the
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Indie legend Tim Burgess thrilled 250 guests at Stow-Ho House’s third anniversary charity night in Waltham Forest with a “phenomenal” DJ performance. Adelphi Music Factory and Hervé, the producer, DJ, and head of Cheap Thrills, performed
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern Rail services in Croydon and Wandsworth face major weekend disruption, with several trains cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses. Trains on Saturday and Sunday (October 11 and October 12) will be impacted by engineering work. Outside
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth highlights how cultural activities and community engagement are helping to improve mental health and wellbeing across the borough. With over 20 initiatives to address health disparities through culture, Wandsworth is leading one of the biggest Creative
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Glenthorne Road strip club in Hammersmith and Fulham has had its licence renewed after two adjourned meetings delayed the decision for six months. Secrets has been based in Glenthorne Road in Hammersmith and Fulham
Women and men value honesty, kindness and good manners above all other qualities they seek in a partner, finds a major new study from the Marriage Foundation. The study, Green flags & Red flags: What women and men really want, identified good
