Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey activists warn of rising energy costs and fuel poverty, urging action on cold homes. Friends of the Earth campaigners took their concerns to Westminster. Haringey based Friends of the Earth activists participated in a nationwide lobbying
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calls the 2.5% UK defence spending goal “ambitious” and says Keir Starmer won’t reveal the defence budget this week. A senior minister suggests the Labour leader may not disclose a timeline this week
Glasgow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer pledged £200m for Grangemouth refinery to secure jobs and its future, despite criticism it’s too late for workers already laid off. Under the national wealth fund, £200m will be allocated to Grangemouth to attract
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Home Office contractor mistakenly sent private data on UK citizens while conducting routine checks on migrants’ finances, raising privacy concerns. The Home Office faces allegations of gathering information on “hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting British citizens”
Newham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have launched an urgent appeal to find 13-year-old Elitsa, missing from Stratford, Newham. Residents are urged to report any sightings to authorities. The Metropolitan Police shared the appeal on social media. It follows the last sighting
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet residents raise concerns over a new playground’s water logging issues, accusing Barnet Council of excluding stakeholders from the design process. The outdated condition of the Mill Hill Park playground, located off Daws Lane, has been a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer holds nearly 30% influence over Scottish Labour voters, compared to Anas Sarwar’s 12%, raising questions about Labour’s leadership dynamics. A recent poll indicated that the British PM has more political influence than the Scottish Labour
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council’s latest planning applications include a proposal for 14 new homes above a shop in Romford town centre. Find out more about the plans. A two-story addition to the existing store at 38–42 Market Place is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government plans to expand school breakfast clubs to tackle child poverty, but critics call it a tactic to keep the two-child benefits cap. The UK government is promoting its plan to introduce free breakfast clubs
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ahead of Croydon Council’s budget meetings, Green councillors propose a 50% cut in the Mayor’s special allowances, urging more realistic financial policies. “Honesty about the mess we are in and fairness in making those who can afford
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harrow swimmers are urged to join Swimathon 2025, the world’s biggest fundraising swim, supporting Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie, and the Swimathon Foundation. This year’s event is scheduled for March 28–30, and participating venues include Hatch End
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey borough tenants received a £10,797 rent refund after landlord Ashok Patel failed to license a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Muswell Hill. On August 29, 2020, Patel leased the house to the tenants for £1980
