UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Jonathan Reynolds highlighted that workers were on the verge of job losses without the crucial new US-UK trade deal, vital for British industries. As reported by the Independent, the Trade Secretary warned UK workers were “days” away
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Sutton entrepreneur has scooped two prestigious awards for her standout role in BBC’s ‘Heir Hunting’ series, celebrating her work in tracing lost legacies. As reported by Your local Guardian, the CEO of Finders International, Simonne Llewellyn,
In a country as wealthy as the United Kingdom, it is a tragedy that so many communities are left behind. Glasgow North East, where I have the honour of serving as Member of Parliament, is a stark example of this. It is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Tony Blair urges swift gene-editing laws for livestock, citing pandemic prevention and the urgency of strengthening national biosecurity. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Tony Blair is pushing for animal gene-editing laws in the UK to
Kingston upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Kingston charity report reveals financial pressures are intensifying parenting challenges, as families grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. As reported by Kingston Nub, during Maternal Mental Health Week, a new study by Home-Start London,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peckham’s most significant redevelopment in decades is set to bypass Southwark Council, raising debate over local oversight and planning authority. As reported by Southwark News, a contentious plan that will change Peckham’s skyline and provide only 12%
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Forty Labour MPs have signed a letter opposing disability benefit cuts, but Croydon’s Reed, Jones and Irons have drawn attention for not backing the move. As reported by Inside Croydon, a letter opposing proposed cutbacks to disability
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A long-serving Surrey Street market trader has been honoured with a civic award in Croydon for his outstanding community service and local engagement. As reported by Inside Croydon, at this week’s Civic Mayor Awards ceremony at the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s 1st Selsdon and Addington Scout Group, founded in 1927, has issued an urgent call for adult volunteers as it faces possible closure without support. As reported by Inside Croydon, the organization has made a public appeal,
In marking the eightieth anniversary of VE Day, it is important to recognise the special contribution made by Northern Ireland to UK national defence in the Second World War and, crucially, its public policy implications for us today. Given the relatively small
Members of Parliament are turning against Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Bill, finds a “bombshell” poll from Care Not Killing. The poll of over 100 MPs, carried out over March and April, at the same time the Bill Committee was scrutinising the draft
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A tourist charged $1,200 for candy in Westminster sparked a police raid, uncovering a trove of illicit goods and prompting an investigation into shop practices. As reported by The Washington Post, authorities have stepped up
