Low-income countries are being crippled by unsustainable debt. Many governments now spend more servicing their debt repayments than they do on their healthcare and education systems. Clearly, the international debt architecture is failing. Despite $130 billion of debt cancellation in the last
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British PM confirmed a judge-led inquiry into the Nottingham attacks will begin soon, ensuring accountability by reviewing agencies’ roles in the case. The Nottingham attacks will be scrutinized in a judge-led investigation commencing soon, Keir Starmer
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Treasury has launched an inquiry into a potential leak after the Office for Budget Responsibility reported a lower UK growth forecast. An inquiry will be started into an alleged leak following claims that the Government’s economic
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer pledges to close the loophole allowing a Palestinian family to settle under the Ukraine Family Scheme, stressing Parliament should set the rules. During PMQs, the Prime Minister said efforts are underway by the government to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-British Army chief Lord Dannatt criticizes Starmer’s Chagos deal, urging the UK to give control to the US over Mauritius, citing security & financial concerns. Mr Dannatt calls on the Labour leader to drop the Chagos deal
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government faces backlash as new rules block small boat refugees from citizenship, with critics saying it harms integration and contradicts national values. Charities and Labour MPs condemn Sir Keir‘s administration over strict rules, making it
Last week I was proud to present the First Reading of Sam’s Law – otherwise known as the Water Safety Bill – to the House. My bill’s aims are to introduce and maintain crucial safety equipment around reservoirs and other bodies of
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for Chinese ‘super embassy’ near the Tower of London gained momentum as Tower Hamlets Council admitted it could not challenge the proposal. Tower Hamlets Council acknowledged that it is “no longer in a position to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour takes decisive action by suspending 12 councillors and two MPs over their involvement in a controversial WhatsApp group, that featured racist messages. Twelve Labour councillors were removed from the party for their participation in the “Trigger
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 30-year-old man has died after a stabbing on Oaklands Road, Hanwell in Ealing. The incident occurred around 10:30 pm on February 10, 2025. The man was declared dead immediately after the London Ambulance Service personnel and
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council has withdrawn £500,000 in funding for Hackney Carnival to cover daily expenses, putting the event’s future at risk amid a major budget deficit. The borough’s culture chief, Cllr Chris Kennedy, said the decision was unavoidable
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British government has imposed sanctions on six individuals and two companies involved in ransomware attacks, as part of efforts to address Russia’s online threats. On Tuesday, the UK government decided to target the Russian cyber network with
