UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Anna Dixon urged tax relief for unsold retirement homes, but the party rejected the call, leaving grieving families burdened with double taxation. As reported by The Telegraph, despite internal pressure, Labour has refused to ease
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Activists call on the Council of Europe to investigate the UK over trans rights, citing risks from a court ruling defining sex as strictly biological. As reported by The Guardian, several UK-based transgender rights groups have asked
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council urges residents to provide feedback on its new domestic abuse and violence against women strategy aimed at enhancing safety and support services. The draft strategy was created in collaboration with Barnet survivors and victims, and
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council has submitted its emerging Local Plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination, outlining development goals through to 2041. The Plan presents a bold and sustainable vision for Hounslow’s future, addressing the climate crisis,
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council has extended the entry deadline for its annual ‘Wandsworth in Bloom’ competition, encouraging more residents to showcase their gardens. The Wandsworth in Bloom gardening competition now has a new entry date of Monday, July 14
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern Rail has paused the planned removal of the East Croydon bike rack on Billinton Hill, following public concern and ongoing consultations with stakeholders. The announcement comes only one week after Inside Croydon revealed the train operators’
I have long been an advocate about removing animals from medical testing. I am the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Phasing Out Animal Experiments and on behalf of the Petitions Committee recently opened a Westminster Hall debate on banning dogs
Just three hours away, in the same time zone, and without significant colonial baggage, the relationship between the UK and Morocco, whilst always cordial, is way short of its potential. The sticking point – the UK as the peer-group backmarker on Rabat’s
It has always been one of my top priorities to ensure that infrastructure in our areas is accessible and reliable for all, and an essential part of this is access to cash. More and more, our rural and semi-rural areas are seeing
The rising concerns over obesity and sedentary lifestyles have pushed the UK government to introduce numerous policies aimed at improving the nation’s health. While the intention behind these policies is commendable, their implementation and affordability remain topics of debate, especially for families
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council, in partnership with REWORK, Groundwork London, and WRWA, launches an online store to help residents shop sustainably and reduce waste. Appliances that are broken or undesired are refurbished by REWORK and put up for sale
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council faces criticism from the Schools Adjudicator for breaching legal procedures in its bid to merge two Church of England primary schools. The ruling is consistent with the authority’s recent court losses on Brockwell Live and
