UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dame Andrea Jenkyns denied rumours about a collaboration between Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and Boris Johnson, calling the claims “fake news.” Reform UK’s mayoral candidate rejected reports of a possible alliance with the Conservatives as speculation grew
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Praful Nargund, ex-Labour candidate and think tank director, aims to test the UK’s “red lines” on closer EU ties after losing to Jeremy Corbyn in Islington. Nargund is focusing on a new political endeavor now that Labour
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Angela Rayner reaffirmed Labour’s pledge to construct 1.5 million homes by 2029, despite concerns over workforce and material shortages. Ms Rayner insists there are “no excuses” for failing to meet the party’s promise of delivering
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An open letter from over a dozen campaign groups demands new laws to prevent Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) without community consent. The collaborative effort amongst 15 anti-LTN campaign groups, including Greenwich, Islington, and Lambeth, has been led
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing minister Matthew Pennycook condemned ex-health minister Andrew Gwynne’s remarks and stated that the Labour leader acted decisively to dismiss him. Mr Pennycook called Andrew Gwynne’s comments about a pensioner constituent in a WhatsApp group inappropriate. What
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer has been warned by the Grantham Institute on Climate Change that approving the Rosebank oilfield would undermine climate commitments. According to the country’s leading environmental institute, approving the North Sea oilfield under political pressure
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A public consultation on the new Peckham Square plan in Southwark will be held on February 13, 2025, amid ongoing debate over the demolition of Peckham Arch. The renovations will cost £7 million, and a memorial to
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 1,000 protestors are set to rally at Royal Mint in Tower Hamlets, opposing China’s proposed ‘mega-embassy’ near the Tower of London with cops onsite. Human rights advocates who disagree with China’s human rights record have
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir John Curtice, a polling expert, predicts that Reform UK’s rising numbers pose a growing threat to the established political order as Labour support drops. Professor Sir John told The Independent that Nigel Farage‘s party’s rise in
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich council has received dozens of new planning applications, including affordable housing at Morris Walk Estate and illuminating historic landmarks. The proposals for modular homes in Charlton’s Morris Walk Estate are part of a larger revitalization project
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following a court ruling, Liz Kendall withdrew stricter benefits criteria, sparking criticism over Labour’s handling of fiscal management and welfare policies. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall drops £3bn in welfare cuts amid
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Labour MP, Blair McDougall, has warned Keir Starmer for supporting a Chinese embassy plan in London, raising security and human rights concerns. Keir Starmer faces criticism from within the party for approving a controversial Chinese embassy
