UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK watchdog FCA considers scrapping mortgage protections amid calls to ease rules and boost economic growth, raising concerns over increased homeowner risks. As reported by The Guardian, in response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the City watchdog may
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL plans to regulate London pedicabs after 95% of public support checks, insurance, and noise control amid safety and overpricing concerns. As reported by The Guardian, after strong public support, Transport for London will press ahead with
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL insiders admit Tube graffiti may aid Sadiq Khan’s push for new trains, prompting concerns he’s ignoring vandalism to bolster funding requests. As reported by The Telegraph, Transport for London sources say the graffiti outbreak on the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer admitted Labour’s national insurance hikes burdened firms but said they helped stabilise the economy and fund the NHS. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer has admitted that his Budget tax hikes
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK’s Rob Howard quits as Warwickshire council leader after five weeks, with 18-year-old deputy George Finch stepping in as interim leader. As reported by The Guardian, a Reform UK councillor stepped down as council leader just
Last week I was privileged to host the e-petitions debate relating to the use of cages and crates for farmed animals. The debate provided a real opportunity to highlight how many animals are kept in restrictive cages and crates and have a
I have watched in horror as Gaza has been reduced to a landscape of rubble and despair: children dying of hunger, families drinking brackish water, hospitals rendered inoperative by deliberate bombardment and blackouts, civilians shot dead while queueing for food. In the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new YouGov poll suggests Reform UK would win the most seats if a general election were held today, with Labour collapsing and Tories pushed to fourth place. As reported by Sky News, a YouGov poll shows
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader called party policies “aspirations” as pressure mounts over £80bn cost, admitting figures don’t add up before the next election. As reported by The Telegraph, Nigel Farage referred to Reform UK’s manifesto as “aspirational” during
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Advance and Fulham Football Club have partnered to combat violence against women and girls, highlighting a unique collaboration against gender-based abuse. The Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud: Angelou 10-Year Anniversary event was
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – University of West London students showcased innovation during a week-long Games Jam and awards event at the cutting-edge Digital Futures Lab. The task of creating a brand-new game centered around the concept of “time” was undertaken by
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A block in Kensington & Chelsea may be razed for 24 luxury flats. Due to “exceptional circumstances,” the project will proceed with no affordable housing units. Elden House in South Kensington will be replaced by
