Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Camden Council is set to temporarily acquire the O2 Centre site as part of plans for one of the borough’s most significant regeneration and housing projects. Last night (Wednesday, June 5), the Labour-led cabinet decided that the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Leslie Arms owner Ansari is seeking to sidestep planning conditions imposed by Croydon Council, raising concerns over development compliance and oversight. A multimillionaire real estate entrepreneur has been letting a Grade II-listed tavern deteriorate since 2000. He
For more than 15 years, NHS buildings have suffered from chronic neglect. Emergency departments have been flooded by burst pipes, operating theatres have been shut down due to electrical failures, and maternity wards have lacked the basic facilities needed to provide dignified
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council invests £400k from public funds into wildflower meadows and bike hangars to boost biodiversity and promote sustainable transport. In November 2023, Hammersmith and Fulham Council invited locals to participate in the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council will consult on proposed additional and selective landlord licensing schemes aimed at improving housing standards and tenant protections. Despite receiving no exposure, the decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting on April 28, 2025. The
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local councils in Camden have secured £8 million in funding to launch the “Better, Safer Kilburn” initiative, aiming to boost safety, housing, and transport. Councillor Adam Harrison, Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden said: “Over
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following public backlash, Perry sought police assistance to evict squatters from Wandle Park in Croydon, escalating tensions over the site’s occupation. Without giving the squatters at the Wandle Park café the advance notice that is often necessary
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government rejected legal drug use rooms despite Glasgow’s pilot success, facing backlash for endangering thousands of drug users’ lives. As reported by The Independent, officials confirmed there are no plans to amend drug laws for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In June, UK service firms showed rising confidence since the autumn budget, expecting better sales and investment despite ongoing tariff impacts. As reported by The Guardian, new data shows UK services sector bosses were more optimistic last
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves confirms return of winter fuel payments with raised threshold, aiming to help more pensioners after criticism over Labour’s earlier cut plans. As reported by The Guardian, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government will reinstate certain
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers propose last-minute AI concessions to avoid Lords defeat, amid backlash from artists and digital rights advocates. As reported by The Guardian, to avoid a fifth defeat in the House of Lords, ministers offered late concessions on
Before being elected as the MP for Ealing Southall, I was the national officer for disability equality at the country’s biggest trade union, UNISON. I was also a shop steward for many years, representing people with problems at work. Astoundingly, about two-thirds
