UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Economist Simon French warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that “self-defeating” tax rises and inflation are driving UK borrowing costs to 27-year highs. As reported by The Telegraph, Simon French, chief economist at Panmure Liberum, warned Rachel Reeves that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson refused to back Deputy PM Angela Rayner over unpaid £40k tax, citing an ongoing independent review. As reported by The Telegraph, Bridget Phillipson refused to back Angela Rayner amid pressure over tax issues.
On 3 September, my Adjournment Debate entitled “That this House has considered Government support for people harmed following Covid-19 vaccinations” was held in Westminster Hall. It was in the summer of 2021 that I first helped to start the campaign on behalf
Israel (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli records show 25% of Gaza prisoners are fighters, with most detainees being civilians, including children and the elderly. As reported by The Guardian, Israeli military data shows 25% of Gaza detainees are fighters, while most civilians
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Poverty Strategy Commission urged the UK to abolish the two-child benefit limit, saying it would lift millions out of poverty and ease hardship. As reported by The Guardian, former welfare ministers on a cross-party commission are
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A disabled Chingford woman says Waltham Forest Council “dumped” her in an inaccessible Ilford care facility after a stroke and then “forgotten about.” Sophia Aresti, 46-years-old, was admitted to an assisted care facility in Ilford in
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harrow residents can meet local officers at new Cuppa with a Copper events, offering advice, support, and a chance to raise community concerns. 12 community and professional organizations came together for the most recent “Cuppa with a
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Orpington plumber Adrian Hilton stole £80,000 from his elderly mother in Bromley, abusing trust in a shocking case of family financial theft. Last Wednesday, August 27, Adrian Hilton, 65, of Pleasance Road, appeared at Woolwich Crown Court
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Greenwich Foot Tunnel user has built a web app to help walkers and cyclists share updates on the crossing’s often-broken lifts, boosting commuter awareness. Since a disastrous makeover by Greenwich Council fourteen years ago, the lifts
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hillingdon Council has uncovered £10.9m in housing fraud during a crackdown on tenancy cheats, marking one of the borough’s largest fraud investigations. Over 80% of the savings recovered by a West London council’s counter fraud squad in
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has been heavily criticised for ‘neglect’ and ‘disregard’ in managing social housing, sparking anger among residents and campaigners. The council was criticized in an independent study that, according to opposition council members, “shows a pattern
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An Islington charity protecting an “architectural treasure” has appointed a new chair, ending Philip Walker’s remarkable 22-year leadership. Union Chapel’s board of trustees will be led by Ken Beech, who will make sure the civic charity and
