Members of Parliament are turning against Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Bill, finds a “bombshell” poll from Care Not Killing. The poll of over 100 MPs, carried out over March and April, at the same time the Bill Committee was scrutinising the draft
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A tourist charged $1,200 for candy in Westminster sparked a police raid, uncovering a trove of illicit goods and prompting an investigation into shop practices. As reported by The Washington Post, authorities have stepped up
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon MP has condemned the council for failing to consult the public on proposed cuts to youth engagement programmes, raising concern over transparency. As reported by My London, as an ‘insult’ to the young people and
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council has announced a one-year council tax discount for military veterans in a move to support ex-service personnel in the borough. As reported by My London, the council is giving local veterans
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Carers First has proposed axing managers’ roles at its Croydon centre in a controversial restructuring move, raising concerns among staff and local carers. As reported by Inside Croydon, despite Mayor Jason Perry’s assurances of a smooth transition
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney’s pioneering sustainable food school celebrates milestone growth, cementing its role as a leader in eco-conscious culinary education and training. As reported by Hackney Citizen, in an effort to give every child in the borough a “seed
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Top Conservatives dismiss Kemi Badenoch’s attack on the India trade pact, backing the tax clause as standard and praising the agreement as a Brexit success. As reported by The Guardian, leading Tory figures have refuted Kemi Badenoch’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash from his MPs to reverse winter fuel cuts after poor local election results, with Red Wall MPs warning of voter dissatisfaction. As reported by The Independent, British PM Keir Starmer faces growing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Tony Blair Institute says AI in local councils could slash £8bn in public spending and lower yearly household costs by £325. As reported by The Telegraph, the use of artificial intelligence in councils may deliver £325
Anti-social behaviour is a blight on our communities, and nowhere is this more evident than in Dudley. From vandalism and intimidation to dangerous joyriding on off-road bikes, persistent disorder, theft, drug dealing, and the ever-frustrating issue of fly-tipping, these behaviours strike at
At the end of last month I stood up in Parliament to debate the many factors outside of health services that determine the health and wellbeing of our communities. Where you live should not determine how long you live, and yet in
I have long been a passionate advocate of animal welfare and have been a vegan for over 30 years. When I joined parliament last summer, I became the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Phasing Out Animal Experiments in Medical
