Earlier this week, in my role as a member of the Petitions Committee, I had the privilege of leading a Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 701159, which calls for transgender people to be able to self-identify their legal gender. With over 127,000
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A EuroMillions winner from Lambeth who had been untraceable has finally claimed their £90,000 prize, days before the ticket was due to expire. To have the opportunity to win this transformative prize, National Lottery players were advised
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police in Harrow have confirmed new dates for the community-focused ‘Cuppa with a Copper’ events, encouraging local engagement and crime prevention dialogue. The upcoming Cuppa with a Copper events have been announced, giving Harrow residents two fresh
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council is calling on residents to help shape the future of children’s social care through a new consultation aimed at improving local services. Developing early-assistance delivery models and establishing a family help service, which entails staff
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A devastating fire has destroyed a £4.5 million mansion in Barnet, London. Emergency services responded swiftly, but the luxury home was reduced to ruins. According to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), some 70 firemen were dispatched to
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A disabled man in Hackney trapped in his flat for months blasts his landlord over prolonged rehousing delays, calling his living conditions a “nightmare.” Malcolm Cripps, a wheelchair user, requested a relocation from his third-floor housing association
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-cabinet minister Greg Clark backs easier NHS data access for pharma companies, aiming to advance treatments and boost economic growth. As reported by The Independent, a former minister calls for pharma access to NHS data to aid
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A jury ruled police mishandling led to the 2016 death of London teen Lewis Johnson, a verdict his mother welcomed after nine years of seeking justice. As reported by The Guardian, the inquest jury’s conclusion citing serious
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-pensions minister Steve Webb urges the British government to raise the minimum auto-enrolment pension contributions to ensure better retirement outcomes. As reported by The Guardian, a former minister has urged the government to “think big” on retirement
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS England hit by a surge in last-minute elective surgery cancellations, as over 19,000 miss the 28-day deadline, double the 2015 figure. As reported by The Guardian, new data shows nearly a quarter of elective NHS procedures
Despite the UK currently enjoying some very welcome warm weather, the reality is that as a nation we experience considerable rainfall – regrettably the threat of inland flooding is a reality for far too many residents. In my Mid Norfolk constituency, we
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves will unveil a £113bn capital push in review, aiming to drive UK growth, jobs, and infrastructure under Labour’s revised fiscal rules. As reported by The Guardian, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to prioritise a £113bn capital
