Creating the means for post-industrial towns like Leigh and Atherton to connect to growth opportunities is vital for these towns to thrive. As chair of the Labour MPs group on local growth funding, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with the
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth’s innovative Bee Roads initiative, featuring roadside wildflower meadows, is showcased in a new TfL report highlighting urban biodiversity hotspots. London governments have been working to create space for nature on around 1,500 hectares of roadside verges,
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council pays tribute to celebrated author Alex Wheatle, who passed away after battling prostate cancer, leaving a lasting legacy in the literary world. Alex was a gifted writer who used his life experiences to inform his
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK borrowing rose to £10.7bn in February, surpassing forecasts and posing a challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her spring statement. Britain’s borrowing reached £10.7bn in February, exceeding expectations and adding pressure on the Chancellor before
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Commuters face disruption as Elizabeth line trains are cancelled due to a fire near Heathrow Airport, causing a suspension of services in Hayes, Hillingdon. Heathrow Airport was forced to close yesterday, March 20, due to power outages
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Mayor Gerry hosted a business networking reception at Romford Town Hall, fostering connections among local businesses and promoting community growth. The event, which took place on Thursday, March 20, brought together community leaders, company owners, and
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rupert & Teddy delicatessen and restaurant to open in Greenwich, on a community-focused vibe, despite controversy surrounding its alcohol licence application. Located on Horseferry Road, Rupert & Teddy will provide home-cooked meals and artisan deli goods from
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth residents on a 35,000 housing waiting list claim a shortage of 3-4 bedroom council homes, raising concern over the council’s ability to meet housing needs. Families in South London who have been waiting for a home
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting says it’s immoral for the NHS to take medical staff from countries in crisis, blaming government failures in workforce planning. Wes Streeting warns that Brexit has forced the NHS to depend on medics
With the recent conclusion of one of the most violent cycles of Israeli-Palestinian conflict in history, the largest since 1973, it is imperative that we redouble our efforts towards achieving peace. The atrocities and massive loss of life we saw on October
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering faces High Court action over alleged failure contamination at Arnold’s Field, despite health concerns, in judicial review brought by Clear The Air. Following legal action by the local resident organization Clear The Air In Havering, the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Croydon cabinet member Manju Shahul-Hameed, Newman Numpty, seeks for Labour mayoral candidate nomination, setting for contentious election battle in May. After a six-month delay, the Labour Party today informed its Croydon members that they may choose