My ex-husband joined the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm at the age of 19 because he had always wanted to fly. He flew everything from hawks to helicopters and was a talented and committed pilot. In 2022 he suffered strange symptoms of
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council revises its events policy for parks and commons, incorporating public feedback to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all residents. It expands upon the initial draft that was released earlier this year and was influenced by
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council raises the number of signatures needed for petition-triggered debates from 1,500 to 3,671, raising the threshold to 1% of the borough’s population. The opposition leader has called the Ealing council’s decision to more than treble
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council leader admits a “mistake” in handling parking permit charges and says a review is under consideration amid mounting public concern. Following concerns regarding the magnitude of the recent price hikes and
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon CEO Katherine Kerswell informed staff that news regarding a government-appointed commissioner could be announced later this week amid council scrutiny. Croydon’s top executive, who earns £204,000 a year, seems to have conceded to the fact that
Last week in Westminster Hall, I secured a debate about the proposed local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire. A process that, if mishandled, could have long-term consequences for local services, community identity, and financial fairness. Under the Government’s devolution plans, all Cambridgeshire district
Last week in Parliament, I led an adjournment debate on an issue that has gone unaddressed for too long: the outdated and unjust peak-time restrictions on disabled bus passes. Under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme, eligible disabled people are entitled to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir James Cleverly clashes with Kemi Badenoch over ECHR, saying leaving won’t fix deportation issues and warning of UK courts rewriting policy. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir James Cleverly opposed Kemi Badenoch’s stance and dismissed leaving
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined reforms to ease City rules, promote stock market investment, and drive economic growth across the UK. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves announced new City reforms to cut rules and help grow
US (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Donald Trump praised PM Keir Starmer for fixing the UK’s “sloppy” Brexit rollout, saying Britain’s EU exit is now heading in the right direction. As reported by The Independent, US President Donald Trump criticised the UK’s Brexit
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Portland Communications poll reveals only 24% of Britons understand Keir Starmer’s vision, as Labour faces criticism over recent policy U-turns. As reported by The Telegraph, a new poll finds fewer than one in four voters understand Sir
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s FTSE 100 has surged past 9,000 to a record high, driven by investor retreat from US stocks amid Trump’s tariffs, boosting confidence in UK markets. As reported by The Guardian, London’s FTSE 100 broke the 9,000