Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Age-Friendly Lambeth joins global movement to amplify older residents’ voices, promoting ageing well & communities through effective communication & support. At the most recent Age-Friendly Forum, those who are trying to make Lambeth the place to age
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Guardian analysis revealed that 15 Lord members received £585k in allowances without actively participating in debates or committee work. Despite making no parliamentary contributions, no speeches, no committee work, and no government positions, 15 peers still
If you ask most people why they love the sports that they do, most will have been inspired by watching the sports they love on TV. Be that watching rugby with parents, football down at the pub, Wimbledon in the summer; free
Last week, I had the privilege of presenting a 10-minute bill motion in the chamber, urging an amendment to a sub-section of the Dentists Act 1984 regarding indemnity arrangements. Although this might seem like a niche issue it is one that confronts
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Justice Secretary Shabaan Mahmood opposes the sentencing council’s new guidelines, which she fears could introduce a “two-tier” legal system. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to confront the Sentencing Council this week after the body warned her
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council estimated £1.2m repair bill for Markhouse Centre slashed by £500k, for the centre’s future amidst controversy over its proposed closure. According to updated data, operating a Walthamstow facility for adults with disabilities would
Kingston Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kingston University’s cut Humanities department axe on job uncertainty. Closure planned for September 2025, amid concerns for the borough’s educational future. The university has attributed its decision to a broader trend in the higher education
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer assured Labour MPs about the necessity of welfare cuts, addressing concerns over increasing disability benefit costs. The Prime Minister addressed the Parliamentary Labour Party, urging MPs to take a realistic stance as he worked to
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey residents can celebrate Women’s History Month with events and activities at their local libraries, from author talks to arts and crafts sessions. Greta Sykes will be launching her new book Eve Meets Dante, which is described
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council proposes major overhaul of the housing allocation system, aiming to prioritize those in need and tackle homelessness in London. Following an exclusive news story in June that exposed the dearth of properties available for bidding
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dr. Yusuf Ali Osman, a blind doctor, 45 years-old, wins a landmark legal challenge against Croydon Council over an inaccessible postal voting system. After the council mailed him voting paperwork that he was unable to read, he
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Mike Amesbury resigns after assault conviction, triggering a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby, challenging Keir Starmer as Reform UK gains ground. Mike Amesbury’s resignation forced Keir Starmer into his first by-election as prime minister. For
