Being Chair of the Petitions Committee has been a learning curve and also a joy. One is exposed to a wide variety of topics that make the general public tick, from animal welfare to school reforms and the infamous call for another
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Kim Leadbeater warned MPs that rejecting her assisted dying bill could delay reform for terminally ill patients by another 10 years. As reported by the Independent, Kim Leadbeater urged MPs to support her assisted dying
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former PM John Major says Keir Starmer must act on political misconduct, urging tougher enforcement of standards to restore trust in public life. As reported by The Guardian, John Major has urged the UK prime minister to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Oxford research reveals UK Uber drivers earn less post-2023 as secret fare algorithms raise prices but cut drivers’ share to as low as 50%. As reported by The Guardian, an Oxford University study found that UK Uber
Politicians have tried multiple times to bring mass transit back to Leeds, without success. We’ve had everything; plans for trams, a trolley bus scheme, an elevated railway (not dissimilar to a Simpson’s style mono-rail) and even an underground proposal if you go
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK ministers plan to restart the approval process for two North Sea oilfields, despite concerns the country will rely on foreign gas by 2050. As reported by The Guardian, Britain will reopen the approval process for two
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK air pollution kills 500+ people weekly, costs £500m, and doctors call it a public health crisis needing urgent government action. As reported by The Guardian, doctors warn that toxic air now affects 99% of the UK
The Irish Sea border, dividing Northern Ireland (NI) from Great Britain (GB), is defined by the Windsor Framework. It introduces ‘Not for EU’ labelling requirements for companies based in GB wishing to sell certain food products to Northern Ireland using the Green
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council has voiced serious concerns about delays in its housing repairs service, calling for urgent improvements to meet residents’ needs and standards. Last Thursday (June 12), Cllr. Ross Houston, the cabinet member for housing and regeneration,
Barking and Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man in Barking has been fined by Barkingside Magistrates’ Court for misusing a disabled parking badge, as part of wider enforcement on public offences. The court in east London recently heard a number of
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A fire on Farmfield Road in Bromley left three people injured, with one hospitalized. Emergency services responded swiftly as investigations are underway. Emergency services were called to Farmfield Road just after 9am this morning (June 18). A
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Broadway launches its Summer Social with eight weeks of food, live sports screenings, and seasonal activities to engage shoppers and families alike. During the months of July and August, the center’s Town Square will be converted