UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf ruled out ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s inclusion in the party, calling him a historically damaging leader. Reform UK’s chairman has dismissed the possibility of Boris Johnson joining the party, describing him as
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reacted to the heated debate between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, warning that it would strengthen Putin’s position. Mr Farage commented on the intense White House dispute as Ukrainian President Zelensky heads
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council’s leader is set to meet the director of a company that sold the town hall for £44m more than its purchase price, raising questions over the deal. This week, it was revealed that the AMTD
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is set to meet the BBC chair after the corporation admitted “serious flaws” in a Gaza war documentary. Ms Nandy will hold talks with BBC Chair Samir Shah on Friday following the broadcaster’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Anneliese Dodds has resigned as the international development minister in protest against Keir Starmer’s move to cut the UK’s foreign aid budget. Anneliese Dodds has vacated her ministerial post in opposition to Labour leader Keir
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer’s decision to increase defence spending has given Labour a slight lead over Reform UK, a move welcomed by Washington but criticised within his party. As reported by the Independent, Labour is now ahead of Reform
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will establish a council to advise the government on tackling anti-Muslim hate and defining Islamophobia. The Housing Secretary and prominent Labour figure announces plans to draft an official definition of Islamophobia. What
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A National Audit Office report warns that nearly half of England’s councils could collapse financially due to a £4.6bn deficit and delayed funding reforms. The government’s fiscal watchdog warns that nearly half of England’s councils face bankruptcy
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-British Army Chief Lord Richard Dannatt has slammed Keir Starmer’s decision to cut foreign assistance in favor of increased defense spending. A former head of the British Army has criticized Labour’s leader for slashing foreign aid to
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council approves plans for three student blocks on Woolwich Road, despite concerns over proliferation of similar developments in the borough. On the site of the old Speedy Services tool rental store on Woolwich Road, the blocks
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council’s housing stock fails to meet health and safety standards, with tenants facing delays for fire safety works and lacking electrical safety tests. The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), a public organization that is currently assessing
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham faces criticism for depleting its ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ cash reserves to avoid bankruptcy, raising concerns over financial sustainability. At a full council meeting ON 27 February, 2025, the authority adopted its budget for 2025–2026
