At the end of last month I stood up in Parliament to debate the many factors outside of health services that determine the health and wellbeing of our communities. Where you live should not determine how long you live, and yet in
I have long been a passionate advocate of animal welfare and have been a vegan for over 30 years. When I joined parliament last summer, I became the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Phasing Out Animal Experiments in Medical
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Earl of Shrewsbury faces scrutiny over incorrect travel claims, including first-class tickets for non-parliamentary work, and offers reimbursement to taxpayers. As reported by The Guardian, a Conservative hereditary peer, once sanctioned for breaching House of Lords rules,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK officials admit there’s almost no solid link between environmental protections and project delays, undermining key claims behind the country’s planning reforms. As reported by The Guardian, the British government has acknowledged in its own impact review
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bexley Council launches a new QR code feedback system, including a ‘red button’ feature, aiming to streamline complaints and boost customer service insights. As reported by The Pinnacle Gazette, by installing QR codes at all customs stations
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Ealing Book Festival 2025 drew over 1,900 attendees to Pitzhanger Manor and UWL, celebrating acclaimed and local authors in a four-day event. As reported by The Ealing News, the festival featured a variety of well-known and
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon residents slam plans by new owners of the historic Dog and Bull pub to extend licensing hours to 3am, citing noise and disruption concerns. As reported by Inside Croydon, the Dog and Bull market pub’s new
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has launched a borough-wide crackdown on Blue Badge fraud to tackle misuse and ensure accessibility for legitimate disabled badge holders. As reported by Your Croydon News, it is illegal and will not be accepted in
Richmond Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond Council has approved a major housing scheme at the Stag Brewery site in Mortlake, despite previous objections from London Mayor Sadiq Khan. As reported by Your Local Guardian, it is “disappointing,” according to the
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shepherd’s Bush residents have launched a petition urging Hammersmith & Fulham Council to address ongoing cleanliness and maintenance issues on Uxbridge Road. As reported by The Chiswick Calendar, the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Food hygiene scores for restaurants and takeaways in Beckenham and Bromley have been published, highlighting key standards in local food safety inspections. As reported by News Shopper, for the last two weeks, Bromley environmental health officers have
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ashen Grove in Croydon is heading to auction once more, with developers eyeing the site for a 27-home housing scheme amid ongoing demand for new builds. As reported by Inside Croydon, concerned Selsdon residents are becoming alarmed