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
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington’s Hornsey Reuse Centre in Holloway opened a new pedestrian zone, enabling residents to drop off household items without needing a car or van. The North London Waste Authority’s “user friendly” facility at the Reuse and Recycle
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government has frozen over 6,000 Syrian asylum claims, leaving thousands in legal limbo amid uncertainty over Syria’s leadership change. As reported by The Guardian, thousands of Syrian asylum seekers remain in legal limbo in the
This week the I presented the First Reading of the Harry Parker Bill; its official title is the Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill, but I and Harry’s family will always know it as the Harry Parker Bill. Why? Because Harry Parker, a
Post offices up and down the country are facing uncertainty despite providing vital services and contributing an estimated £4.7 billion annually to the UK economy. Although they provide much more than economic benefits, according to The Post Office, their presence adds to
This National Apprenticeships Week it is right that we celebrate the success of more than 750,000 apprenticeships powering skills and productivity in our local economies. I have had the privilege of visiting more than 100 businesses to meet apprentices since I was
A new campaign will launch today, which aims to eradicate the most common form of plastic rubbish in the world, cigarette butts, which make up around one in five of all littered items. Even in the UK where smoking rates have been
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council completes energy-saving upgrades for hundreds of homes, including loft insulation and new doors/ windows, helping residents cut energy bills. A nationwide initiative to “retrofit” socially rented housing included improvements to over 700 residences throughout the
Hammersmith And Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham council demands £20.7m from the government for Hammersmith bridge repairs but it is uncertain if they’ll agree to cover the costs. Since the Grade-II* listed crossing was closed in 2019 and a
