Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council calls for “fundamental changes” to local government funding. It warns of long-term financial risks without urgent reforms to the system. The East London Authority will have a record-breaking £71 million budget deficit going into the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK lawyers warn that personal attacks on Attorney General Richard Hermer damage the justice system and weaken confidence in the rule of law. As reported by The Guardian, prominent lawyers have slammed the harsh and personal criticism
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon residents fear losing vital support as the council ends its 25-year partnership with John Whitgift Foundation, closing the Croydon Carer Support Service. In spite of this, there have been a lot of appeals for the George
The devastating impacts on farming families and the nation’s food security from the family farm tax sit squarely on government’s shoulders, the NFU said today, after ministers bluntly refused any suggestion of a compromise offered by farming unions and organisations. The stark
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A petition demanding fair parking permit prices in Hammersmith & Fulham is set for debate by Cabinet after gaining hundreds of signatures from local residents. Following the introduction of council-approved hikes to parking permits in
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for Britain’s industrial revival and population growth, stressing a shift in attitudes to address the country’s challenges. Mr Farage has called for a full reversal of the declining birthrate and the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cornwall Insight revealed that Britain’s energy bills will increase by £85, marking a 5% rise from April, due to surging wholesale gas prices. As reported by The Guardian, analysis reports that millions of households will see an
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK architects face recruitment challenges as stricter post-Brexit visa rules raise salary requirements and remove architecture from the shortage occupation list. Firms in the architecture sector are calling on Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to urgently reassess the
This week Labour colleagues and I from across the South East met with the Transport Minister, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill. We were all very pleased that the Government will be backing our efforts to bring European travel back to Kent. The
Pensioners deserve security in retirement. That’s what Labour told us before last year’s General Election. And I agree. But as soon as they got into power, they took that security away from pensioners in Mid Bedfordshire and across the country. People who
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Police launched community youth events on Monday, February 17, featuring football and basketball to engage local youth and promote positive activities. At Harold Hill’s Central Park, about 100 kids joined officers for the inaugural United in
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have charged three teenagers after a Croydon shooting left a 17-year-old boy with life-changing injuries. The suspects face attempted murder charges. At approximately 7:40 p.m., police were called to a gunshot in Park Street. They found
