UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has defended her welfare reform, stressing the need to fix a failing system and reduce rising costs. Despite introducing reforms aimed at saving £5bn, Ms Kendall has not dismissed the possibility
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council adult learning service earns ‘good’ Ofsted rating, with areas highlighted in inspection report, demonstrating commitment to education for adults. Inspectors conducted surveys, saw classrooms, and spoke with tutors, students, partners, and employers last month to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour announces plans to cut £5bn from welfare by 2029/30 to control spending, but critics warn it could harm disabled and low-income individuals. British government has outlined a £5bn welfare reduction plan, citing fiscal concerns, but the
I have been incredibly lucky as both an MP, and formerly a councillor, to have represented somewhere with really brilliant community theatres. NK Theatre Arts, who are based at the Forum Theatre in Romiley, are an incredible group who have given so
Last week, as well as welcoming Young Carers from Mark Hall Academy in Harlow into Parliament I took part in a number of activities with Carers Trust to mark Young Carers Action Day. This included opportunity to hold a debate in Westminster
Philomena Lee was 18 years old when she became pregnant and was sent to the Sean Ross Abbey Mother and Baby Home in Roscrea, County Tipperary, in Ireland. There Philomena gave birth to her son Anthony, and there they both lived until
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Women’s Aid CEO Farah Nazeer warns that 65% of women seeking shelter from domestic abuse are denied due to a severe shortage of refuge services. The Women’s Aid chief executive has warned that only one in three
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Art project unveiled in Tottenham Hale, Haringey, to create cultural legacy for new council housing development, celebrating community and creative expression. Liz Hingley, an anthropologist and artist, collaborated with local schoolchildren to create eye-catching hoardings featuring birds
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council considers plan for 1,500 new homes in Finchley, backed by City Hall, raising hopes for affordable housing and growth in the North London suburb. The tallest of the 20 buildings that would make up the
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bermondsey, Southwark, headteacher calls smartphones a ‘bastion of all ills’, calling on parents to support and mitigate the impact on young students’ minds. Mike Baxter, the headteacher at City of London Academy, is leading the push to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Katie Lam, Tory assistant whip, urges the Tory party to stop focusing on Margaret Thatcher, stating that her ideas are outdated and no longer relevant in 2025. A senior Conservative official has called on the party to
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council launches public consultation on future transport plans, seeking resident input on travel initiatives after success in reducing carbon footprint. In order to make travel around the borough safer, greener, and healthier, the council has implemented
