UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure from Jo White to shut asylum hotels, with urgent calls to close them well before the government’s 2029 deadline. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour’s Red Wall group’s chair has urged Sir
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Scottish Labour MSPs, including deputy leader Jackie Baillie, have urged PM Sir Keir Starmer to swiftly recognise Palestine amid Gaza’s worsening crisis. As reported by Sky News, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and all party MSPs have
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS hospitals plan to reschedule strike-hit visits in two weeks, but warn that the rescheduling will cause delays for other patients across England. As reported by The Independent, NHS England said hospitals plan to reschedule strike-hit appointments
Sydney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK and Australia have formally signed the Aukus treaty to build nuclear-powered submarines, as David Lammy dismissed concerns over the US commitment. As reported by The Guardian, Australia and Britain have signed a 50-year agreement under
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government report urges making wet wipe producers pay for England’s river pollution, supporting a “polluter pays” model to reduce billpayer costs. As reported by The Guardian, the author of a government review has recommended charging wet
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cranford Ward by-election announced in Hounslow: candidates revealed, voting to take place soon. The statement of persons nominated is now available. It is providing a list of all the candidates running in the Thursday, August 21, Cranford
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Caravan owners and occupiers at Gravel Pit in Gerpins Lane hit with a temporary stop notice by Havering Council for breaching planning law, face potential enforcement action. According to the July 16 notice, there was an “unlawful
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey opposes dessert shop’s 2am license bid, citing noise and antisocial behavior concerns from late-night delivery drivers and patrons. In order to serve hot cuisine and remain open until two in the morning every day, Baby Cakes
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council prosecutes two shop owners for selling illegal vapes, marking a successful trading standards crackdown on banned products in the borough. Selling vapes without the required health warning, selling vapes manufactured outside of the UK without
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council joins UK-wide celebrations for Love Parks Week 2025, highlighting the vital role of parks and green spaces from 25 July to 3 August. The yearly event also serves as a chance to express gratitude to
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two teenagers face life sentences for murdering a 14-year-old boy in a brutal machete attack on a Woolwich bus, shocking the Greenwich community. On January 7, Kelyan Bokassa, an aspiring rapper, was tragically murdered while riding a
The UK Government’s proposal to merge the three magistrates’ benches in north Wales into a single administrative structure covering six counties and nearly 2,400 square miles risks undermining a principle that should lie at the heart of our legal system: that justice
