Newham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed outside Newham Council headquarters. Police are investigating the incident and the area was cordoned off. Just before eleven p.m. last night (August 1), police were summoned to Barking
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 22-year-old was arrested over a £7m attack on RAF Brize Norton planes by Palestine Action, which has since been proscribed as a terror group. As reported by The Telegraph, counter-terrorism police have detained a young man
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer faces criticism from ex-adviser Matthew Torbitt, who believes Deputy PM Angela Rayner could become PM in the next 12 months. As reported by GB News, a former Labour insider said Angela Rayner could
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK defends the Online Safety Act after X claims it curbs free speech, saying it balances protection from harm with freedom of expression online. As reported by The Independent, the British government has stood by the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK political and media language around immigration has contributed to increasing hostility towards anti-racism efforts, a study suggests. As reported by The Guardian, researchers have revealed that a consistent use of “hostile language” in British news coverage
UK (Parliament Poltiics Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Vice President JD Vance bonded over tough childhoods and global politics during a Diet Coke meetup in Washington. As reported by The Guardian, David Lammy spoke of a deepening bond
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft urges Keir Starmer to engage with MPs after resigning as whip over welfare cuts she feared would seriously harm disabled people. As reported by The Independent, a former Labour frontbencher who resigned over
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Engineering works this weekend will disrupt trains via Greenwich, Orpington, and Cannon Street. Passengers are advised to check before travelling. Everything you need to know about the impact on services this weekend (August 2–3) is provided here.
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council is running a holiday programme with free meals and activities for children eligible for free school meals during school holidays. The nonprofit The National Lottery has awarded Hackney School of Food funds for family-friendly events.
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council is promoting breastfeeding support and urging businesses to join the Breastfeeding Friendly scheme during World Breastfeeding Week. Both mothers and newborns benefit from breastfeeding for the rest of their lives. It gives babies vital nutrients,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council says the Town Centre Taskforce is working to make the borough “cleaner, safer and healthier” as part of an Executive Mayor priority. This is a reference to Jason Perry, the mayor, who raised the council
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey residents can enjoy two free open days at local leisure centres, promoting physical activity and mental wellbeing in the borough’s east. Go to the New River Leisure Centre (White Hart Lane, N22 5QW) on Tuesday, August
