UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK unemployment rose to 4.7% and wage growth slowed to 5%, raising pressure on the Bank of England to slash interest rates amid a shrinking economy. As reported by The Guardian, rising unemployment and slowing wage growth
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner delivers on Labour pledge with voting age cut to 16, plus new rules to boost participation and scrap foreign election funds. As reported by the Guardian, the British government proposed plans to change
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Diane Abbott defended her racist comments again, criticising Labour’s suspension decision and sparking fresh debate within the party and the public. Diane Abbott’s views on her racist comments MP Diane Abbott faced disciplinary action in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Jess Phillips backed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to suspend four MPs, saying the party must act as a united team in times of division. As reported by Sky News, a home office minister backed
Earlier this month, I led a Westminster Hall debate on the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank. While the world’s attention remains fixed on the devastation in Gaza, we must not lose sight of the escalating crisis in the West
My ex-husband joined the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm at the age of 19 because he had always wanted to fly. He flew everything from hawks to helicopters and was a talented and committed pilot. In 2022 he suffered strange symptoms of
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council revises its events policy for parks and commons, incorporating public feedback to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all residents. It expands upon the initial draft that was released earlier this year and was influenced by
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council raises the number of signatures needed for petition-triggered debates from 1,500 to 3,671, raising the threshold to 1% of the borough’s population. The opposition leader has called the Ealing council’s decision to more than treble
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council leader admits a “mistake” in handling parking permit charges and says a review is under consideration amid mounting public concern. Following concerns regarding the magnitude of the recent price hikes and
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon CEO Katherine Kerswell informed staff that news regarding a government-appointed commissioner could be announced later this week amid council scrutiny. Croydon’s top executive, who earns £204,000 a year, seems to have conceded to the fact that
Last week in Westminster Hall, I secured a debate about the proposed local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire. A process that, if mishandled, could have long-term consequences for local services, community identity, and financial fairness. Under the Government’s devolution plans, all Cambridgeshire district
Last week in Parliament, I led an adjournment debate on an issue that has gone unaddressed for too long: the outdated and unjust peak-time restrictions on disabled bus passes. Under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme, eligible disabled people are entitled to
