UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer’s decision to increase defence spending has given Labour a slight lead over Reform UK, a move welcomed by Washington but criticised within his party. As reported by the Independent, Labour is now ahead of Reform
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will establish a council to advise the government on tackling anti-Muslim hate and defining Islamophobia. The Housing Secretary and prominent Labour figure announces plans to draft an official definition of Islamophobia. What
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A National Audit Office report warns that nearly half of England’s councils could collapse financially due to a £4.6bn deficit and delayed funding reforms. The government’s fiscal watchdog warns that nearly half of England’s councils face bankruptcy
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-British Army Chief Lord Richard Dannatt has slammed Keir Starmer’s decision to cut foreign assistance in favor of increased defense spending. A former head of the British Army has criticized Labour’s leader for slashing foreign aid to
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council approves plans for three student blocks on Woolwich Road, despite concerns over proliferation of similar developments in the borough. On the site of the old Speedy Services tool rental store on Woolwich Road, the blocks
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council’s housing stock fails to meet health and safety standards, with tenants facing delays for fire safety works and lacking electrical safety tests. The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), a public organization that is currently assessing
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham faces criticism for depleting its ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ cash reserves to avoid bankruptcy, raising concerns over financial sustainability. At a full council meeting ON 27 February, 2025, the authority adopted its budget for 2025–2026
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council reduces £67m budget gap with central government aid, despite criticism over ongoing service cuts, says Mayor Caroline Woodley. Following a “careful use of reserves” and a cash infusion from last year’s local government finance settlement,
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Proposals for 115-119 Wallis Road include 337 co-living homes and a base for Hackney Wick & Fish Island Community Development Trust (HWFI CDT) to preserve local culture. Hackney Wick’s recently approved housing and workspace plans have received
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Diane Abbott condemns Keir Starmer’s defense spending policy, calling it “morally indefensible” and argues cutting foreign aid won’t make Britain safer. A Labour MP, Diane Abbott, criticized the Labour leader’s approach, arguing that cuts to the international
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury had his 10-week prison sentence suspended following an appeal after being convicted of punching a man. The 10-week jail sentence of the ex-Labour MP was deferred for two years after a successful
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer signals possible tax hikes and spending cuts in the upcoming Budget but insists major decisions were already made in the previous one. Mr Starmer has not dismissed the possibility of additional tax increases or budget
