The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision crisis is a national emergency. During the Westminster Hall debate that I led at the end of February, I was struck by the all too familiar stories shared by colleagues of parents and children
I couldn’t have agreed with Kim Leadbeater more when she said, ‘whatever the problem, sport can be the solution’. For every £1 we invest in sport, we get a £4 return in social and health benefits. As I argued in my recent
Kensington And Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London launches mobile charging trial in Kensington, with FM Conway, Volvo CE, SMT, and Charge Fairy for electric construction equipment operations. Access to charging electricity is a problem for a lot of urban
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Treasury plans to slash GB Energy funding, a move that could undermine Labour’s renewable energy ambitions and pose a challenge for Ed Miliband. As reported by The Guardian, Labour’s GB Energy, focused on enhancing renewable
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ann Widdecombe, Reform UK’s spokesperson, dismissed claims of a “civil war” within the party after MP Rupert Lowe’s criticism of Nigel Farage’s leadership. Reform UK spokesperson rejected allegations of a civil war within the party following MP
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster Council votes down proposal to shrink council tax rise, citing a ‘boldly ambitious’ budget that prioritizes vital services and support for vulnerable residents. At a budget meeting on Wednesday, March 5, council members narrowly
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Legendre UK wins £21m contract with Clarion Housing Group to deliver main works construction of the Lemon Tree House redevelopment in London’s Tower Hamlets. Due to structural and fire safety concerns, the seven-story Lemon Tree House,
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A shocking football injury leaves 30-year-old Crayford dad,Tom Carlse, unable to speak, after an elbow to the throat during a match in Bexley. Joe Foster, a friend, has been gathering money to support his wife and 18-month-old
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New government data reveals a rise in fly-tipping cases in Lewisham between 2023-2024, raising concerns over environmental and public health impacts. According to data released by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra), there were
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Royal College of Nursing criticizes ministers for delaying an investigation into migrant carers’ exploitation as workplace abuse reports rise. The RCN accuses ministers of delaying an inquiry into migrant carers’ mistreatment. Despite repeated complaints regarding low
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Felicity, a 34-year-old single mum from Lewisham, is breaking barriers as a maintenance supervisor in the trades industry, inspiring a new generation of women. Despite having no prior experience, she joined L&Q as a maintenance planner and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nick Timothy, a Conservative MP, has warned that deploying UK forces under a peacekeeping plan could risk direct conflict with nuclear-armed Russia. A senior Tory MP has urged restraint in sending UK forces to Ukraine, stating that
