Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Labour councillors staged a walkout amid growing backlash over the council’s alleged investments in Israeli arms firms, citing ethical concerns. Just as a campaign delegation was set to visit political officials in Thornton Heath over the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves has urged de-escalation in the Middle East, warning that rising oil prices could impact the UK economy. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves has urged calm in the Middle East, saying that escalating
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK health secretary Wes Streeting orders national probe into NHS maternity care, citing systemic failures and pledging support for grieving families. As reported by The Independent, Wes Streeting has launched a nationwide inquiry into NHS maternity services
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tax expert Dan Neidle warns Farage’s “Robin Hood” plan may cause a £34bn revenue loss, raising concerns about its benefit to Britain’s economy. As reported by The Independent, a leading tax analyst has warned that Nigel Farage’s
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Clifton George, 44, has been charged after Annabel Rook, a women’s rights advocate, was found with fatal stab wounds in north London. As reported by The Guardian, police have charged a suspect with the murder of a
On 1 July, MPs will vote on the biggest package of cuts to welfare since George Osborne’s years of austerity. The Government’s own assessment predicts that 250,000 people will be pushed into poverty as a result of the proposals – including 50,000
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy refuses to say if Trump’s Iran strike was legal or right, raising concerns over Britain’s stance on US military actions. As reported by The Independent, the foreign secretary distanced the UK from
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Councillor Laila Cunningham defects to Reform UK, calling out policing failures and saying voters are angry and ready for major change in London politics. As reported by The Standard, a senior Tory councillor in central London is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 2,000 UK government devices worth £1.3m were lost or stolen, raising cybersecurity fears over sensitive data and potential hacker access. As reported by The Guardian, FOI data reveals thousands of UK government devices worth over £1m
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Foreign Office said Britain is arranging flights next week to evacuate citizens from Israel and Palestinian areas amid the growing Middle East conflict. As reported by LBC, a government-chartered flight will begin evacuating UK nationals and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said Britain wasn’t involved in Trump’s Iran strikes but was informed in advance and moved assets to protect citizens. As reported by HuffPost, a cabinet official confirmed Britain had no role in President
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer supports US President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling them a justified move to prevent Tehran from obtaining nukes. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer has endorsed Donald Trump’s sudden
