For too long, learning disabled and autistic young people have faced disproportionate barriers to employment. Despite their talents and potential, only 4.8% of learning disabled adults in England are in paid work in contrast with the overall 80% employment rate of the
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves rolled the dice yesterday in her first Spring Statement since the election. Against a gloomy set of economic figures including growth being slashed from two to one per cent this year, meant the Labour politician was a risk
As a Member of Parliament from Bedfordshire, tourism might seem like an unusual priority for my work in Parliament. Bedfordshire is not an obvious tourism destination, with a tourism economy that lags behind most of our competitors and a tourism ecosystem that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged not to accept free concert tickets after backlash over attending a show with a family member, citing public concerns. As reported by The Guardian, Ms. Reeves stated she will stop accepting free concert
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will co-host a Ukraine summit in Paris, accusing Vladimir Putin of making “hollow” promises in ceasefire talks. According to The Independent, during a high-level summit in Paris, the Labour leader will criticize
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Minister Victoria Atkins slammed Labour’s economic policies, saying most of the £20bn will go to NI hikes and pay rises instead of frontline services. Victoria Atkins has accused the government of misleading the public on NHS
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has been urged to urgently review the viability of car park redevelopment schemes as questions arise over their feasibility and impact. According to a report by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA),
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hillingdon Council’s plan to merge an infant and junior school sparks concerns among parents, fearing it may negatively impact education quality and standards. The council thinks that a more efficient and uniform approach to children’s education will
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have renewed appeal after a baby was found dead at All Saints Church near Talbot Road, Kensington and Chelsea, on March 25. Investigations continue. Police are still working desperately to find the mother of
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Abdul Khan, 27, of Durham Road, Harrow, was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act at the Old Bailey on March 25. Khan was also subject to an extra Section
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans to demolish Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle, Southwark, to build nearly 900 homes in skyscrapers have divided local residents and traders. This evening, Wednesday, March 26, the planning committee of Southwark Council will consider the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends deep spending cuts, citing global uncertainty and fiscal responsibility, but critics warn of impacts on struggling families. As reported by The Guardian, Ms. Reeves justified deep welfare and public spending cuts, pointing to
