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
The Fabian Society today releases research that calls for new Universal Credit payments to tackle poverty for children under five. The report, First Steps – An ambitious strategy to tackle early years poverty with public consent, recommends several measures for the 2025
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces criticism for cutting youth work budgets below Conservative spending, as activists warn of a deepening crisis amid rising youth crime and closures. As reported by The Guardian, UK Youth analysis shows Labour is investing less
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Keir Starmer’s Chagos Islands deal sparks surge of islanders to UK, with councils urging government funding for housing and support services. As reported by The Telegraph, many Chagossians are arriving in Britain in significant numbers
Taiwan (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Five Labour MPs visit Taiwan to strengthen relations post-election, marking the first trip amid China’s growing regional aggressions. As reported by The Guardian, in their first overseas mission since Labour’s election victory, five MPs are set to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner rejects leadership rumours, affirms she has no plans to challenge Sir Keir Starmer. As reported by The Independent, Angela Rayner rules out leadership ambitions, insisting she won’t seek Labour leadership or challenge
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Institute of Race Relations says parts of the UK Border Force now operate under military command, indicating rising paramilitary policing in Europe. As reported by The Guardian, a recent report on global law enforcement revealed the
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Top private schools including Harrow and Dulwich are under scrutiny after reports reveal they’ve made millions in tax-free profits despite their charity status. Several well-known institutions donate millions of their yearly income to their UK schools through
