Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new off-licence in Hornchurch, Gidea Park, has been granted permission to sell alcohol late at night, despite strong objections from local residents over noise. Hornchurch Food and Wine’s proprietor, Ali Uzun, was successful in obtaining a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor to take legal action against a controversial vape shop owner accused of repeatedly obstructing pavements with cargo stacks, sparking complaints. This long-awaited action is a part of the borough’s “crackdown” on antisocial behaviour by Croydon
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council’s proposal for new controlled parking zones in Greenford faces backlash, as just 8% of residents support the plan, consultation reveals. In its report, Ealing Council’s interim head of parking, Tom Gallagher, wrote: “While parking pressures
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces mounting criticism as nearly a third of its public CCTV cameras remain non-functional, creating surveillance blackspots across the borough. Experts caution that these surveillance loopholes are jeopardizing attempts to prevent crime and endanger public
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has approved converting Apollo and Lunar House—two 1960s office blocks on Wellesley Road—into 580 new residential flats. As part of a plan on behalf of Singaporean real estate developers Ho Bee Land, more than 580
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council is increasing access to drug treatment services while addressing anti-social behaviour in Brixton as part of a wider community safety strategy. Experts in Brixton have been fostering trust with homeless people and substance users by
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Female defense workers at the Ministry of Defence report persistent sexual harassment despite previous allegations, demanding an independent inquiry. As reported by The Guardian, a top union claims female staff at the Ministry of Defence say minimal
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bank of England warns Trump’s tariffs risk global shocks and recession, warning of severe financial shocks and slower economic growth. As reported by The Telegraph, the Bank of England says Trump’s trade war increases global vulnerability to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, attributes London’s millionaire exodus to Brexit, urging the government to better EU relations to support UK businesses. As reported by The Guardian, Lisa Nandy points to Brexit as the cause of London’s
I recently hosted a debate in Parliament on relationship education in schools – as a mother of three and as MP for Epsom & Ewell, where the devastating reality of violence against women and girls has been felt far too acutely in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nature groups warn UK planning bill weakens protections, citing risks to species, urging amendments to balance development and nature. As reported by The Guardian, heads of 32 UK nature groups have urged the government to reconsider the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Muslim peer, Shaista Gohir, questions Tell Mama’s use of public funds and calls for an inquiry over the lack of data and response to anti-Muslim rhetoric. As reported by The Guardian, a prominent Muslim peer has
