The benefits of outdoor education experiences are obvious to anyone who has ever gone for a hike through a muddy field while wrestling with an Ordnance Survey map, abseiled, spent the night camped in a lakeland forest, climbed a rockface or kayaked
Last year, NHS funding was a key issue for so many candidates ahead of the general election, particularly for myself and the Liberal Democrats. This issue is deeply personal to me, with my wife having worked for the NHS for longer than
Having led a debate just last week in which I bemoaned various government policy decisions – such as cuts in real terms to the UKRI budget, the shelving of the exascale supercomputer in Edinburgh, and a general lack of investment in specialist
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bexley Council has installed 285 new bins and upgraded more than 350 existing ones in a major initiative to reduce litter and improve public cleanliness. The upgrades are a component of a plan by the London Borough
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council has approved Block H in the Brentford Waterside project, marking a key planning milestone for the large-scale regeneration scheme. The land south of Brentford High Street and Waterside, High Street, TW8 8EW, is covered by
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing’s Lib Dems have triggered a formal review of the Labour Council’s plan to close or repurpose 10 of 25 children’s centres, citing public concern. Last week (June 11, 2025), the council’s cabinet made a contentious decision
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Jason Perry faces legal scrutiny as his admission over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) could expose Croydon Council to multimillion-pound claims. Lawyers for the council are anticipated to defend the mayor’s manifesto U-turn by arguing that “election
Long-term health conditions are one of the greatest challenges facing our NHS and our society. Addressing this will take more than short-term fixes. It requires a determined, coordinated, and sustained effort. We have been promised a long-term plan for the NHS, and
One of the most striking things about working in the pro-life movement is how often we’re told our views are “extreme” or “out of touch.” Yet, when you actually ask people — when you listen to them, not the headlines — a
As an ex-miner and Member of Parliament for a coalfield community, I have been contacted numerous times by both constituents and non-constituents, about the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme, otherwise known as the BCSSS. It’s a topic close to my heart, as
Tool theft is not a minor inconvenience. It is a devastating, growing crime that is hitting tradespeople across the country, often with no accountability and no justice. Over the last year, I have been campaigning to change that. It’s time our justice
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bromley Council is considering proposals for a standalone pergola at Chislehurst Manor House, a listed building, as part of local planning submissions. One of the plans is for a Chislehurst listed building. Under reference 25/01704, this entails