UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams wins €100,000 libel case after Dublin jury finds BBC defamed him by alleging he approved a spy’s murder in a 2016 documentary. As reported by The Guardian, Gerry Adams successfully sued the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy Secretary Ed Miliband admits his Doncaster North seat is at risk as local election results show Reform UK gaining ground in key Labour strongholds. Ed Miliband, MP for Doncaster North since 2005, has admitted he could
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s WWII-era tunnels, once used by military intelligence and said to inspire James Bond, will transform into a major tourist spy museum by 2028. Ian Fleming, author of the Bond novels, worked with Churchill’s intelligence unit 30
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Museum’s manager calls on local residents to support the conservation and protection of the borough’s heritage amid growing preservation concerns. 11 conservation areas in Havering have been identified due to their unique architectural or historic significance.
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council launches a public consultation on its conservation areas to review protections and ensure heritage sites remain preserved for future generations. Areas that have been classified as conservation areas do so due to their unique architectural
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour Party confirms its West End ward candidates for the 2026 Westminster election, setting the stage for a competitive local political race. Along with current councillor Patrick Lilley, Sarah Littleton and Tim Lord have been
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces sharp criticism from parents and councillors after axing school lollipop patrols, raising safety concerns for children at crossings. Although Croydon Council intends to eliminate its remaining school crossing patrols by the end of the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s pension reform may let firms tap £160bn in surpluses, risking final salary schemes’ stability while generating a £40bn tax boost for the Treasury. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour plans to lift safeguards protecting pensions from
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parents are taking Islington Council to the High Court, alleging manipulation of key data in the controversial decision to shut a local primary school. Islington confirmed intentions to close St Jude and St Paul’s Primary School, along
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Fulham McDonald’s has been denied extended hours to 3AM after a 5.5-hour hearing, citing concerns over noise, crime, and 160 objections from residents. After speaking with the Met Police, McDonald’s changed their original request
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Camden Council and CNWL have launched a one-year £500 pregnancy grant pilot to support financially vulnerable expectant mothers in the borough. In collaboration with the local NHS, Camden Council’s Children’s Centres and Family Hubs and Money Advice
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour in Croydon faces mounting challenges as financial troubles and declining membership numbers raise questions about the party’s local strength. The Conservatives and Labour have controlled British politics for the last century. The Conservatives and Labour have
