London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pensions Minister Torsten Bell refuses to rule out pension tax changes, citing the need to fund public services and end Britain’s economic “doom loop.” As reported by The Telegraph, Torsten Bell has declined to rule out changes
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer sacks Peter Mandelson as US ambassador over Jeffrey Epstein ties, citing pressure after emails revealed support for Epstein’s early release. As reported by The Guardian, Peter Mandelson has been removed from his position
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the UK economy is “stuck” as the Treasury reviews business rates to ease cliff edges and support small businesses. As reported by The Standard, Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns Britain’s economy feels “stuck” and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Emily Thornberry withdraws from deputy leadership contest, calling it a privilege to run and pledging continued party support. As reported by The Telegraph, Dame Emily Thornberry has withdrawn from the race to become Labour deputy
On 2nd September, I led a Westminster Hall Debate on the regulation of pony and trap racing on public roads, an issue which has impacted my constituents regularly for a number of years. In fact, since 2020, Thames Valley Police confirmed that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – John Lewis Partnership’s losses tripled to £88m from restructuring, tax, and packaging costs, though rising sales fuel hopes of full-year profit growth. As reported by The Guardian, John Lewis and Waitrose posted £88m losses in the first
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – House of Lords supports amendments for hedgehog highways and bird-safe glass to make new buildings safer for wildlife amid planning bill concerns. As reported by The Guardian, the House of Lords has moved to require hedgehog highways
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has chosen Croydon’s Whitgift Centre as the set for her new movie, putting the landmark shopping hub in the cinematic spotlight. The Whitgift Centre in Croydon, which was once the town’s pride but
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham residents can now attend free sewing sessions to mend clothes, thanks to a partnership between Make Mee Studio and the council’s waste team. Nearly 300 garments have been mended or are undergoing repair during the last
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for Greenwich leisure centre redevelopment now include 75 extra homes, but a local pub faces demolition to make way for the expanded project. Later this year, Woolwich’s new recreational center in Greenwich will open, marking the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney juice bar Faith in Nature’s Juices has been refused permission for four outdoor tables, with the owner calling the council’s decision “ridiculous.” The proprietor of Hackney‘s Faith in Nature’s Juices claimed that after waiting years for
Constitutional conventions in the United Kingdom are general principles that inform the political and legal behavior of government institutions. They exist together with statutes, common law, and various other sources of law, but they rest on established practices rather than legislation. Conventions
