Tory defects to Reform on major London council

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

Joe Booth arrested in Quaker raid by police

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Joe Booth, an autistic activist, was arrested in supported housing during a Quaker-linked raid, sparking fears of overpolicing peaceful protest groups. As reported by The Guardian, a Met police raid on a Quaker house resulted in the

Patrick Vernon demands Windrush public inquiry

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Windrush campaigner Patrick Vernon calls for a judge-led inquiry, saying survivors face trauma and injustice, unlike victims of other national scandals. As reported by The Guardian, the founder of Windrush Day has demanded a judge-led inquiry into

Hackney faces strain, Mayor pledges resilience

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney’s mayor says the borough is tackling financial pressures head-on amid mounting concerns over the perilous state of local government finances in England. According to a new analysis released on Wednesday, central government plans to support local

Two Barnet eateries get new food hygiene ratings

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Food Standards Agency has released updated food hygiene ratings for two restaurants, cafes, or canteens operating in the London Borough of Barnet. Following an evaluation on April 29, Golders Hill Park Cafe, located at Golders Hill,

Merton residents demand better public toilets

Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton residents back Age UK’s London-wide campaign, calling on local authorities to improve public toilet access and hygiene across the borough. In response to Age UK’s “London Loos” campaign, More Loos for Merton are advocating for improved