Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A planning application has been submitted to convert a former chapel on Banstead Road, Sutton, into a residential home, pending local authority approval. As reported by Your Local Guardian, developers UK submitted an application to Sutton Council
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – LGBTQ+ groups say UK court’s “biological sex” ruling sparks legal crisis, undermining trans rights and access to gendered services. As reported by The Guardian, in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on transgender rights, 14 leading
The poppy stands tall, with bended head—the perfect personification of honouring our dead. Every year, one of the most iconic flowers is seen and respected across this nation, and it is down to the work of the Royal British Legion. Last month
My personal experience of purchasing items advertised on the social media platform. A couple of months ago, I wrote about the dangers of buying from Facebook following the experience of some of our readers and my own. Let me start by making
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage’s Reform UK won Runcorn and Helsby by six votes, marking a historic shift after 52 years and raising fears for Sir Keir Starmer before elections. As reported by The Guardian, Reform UK snatched victory in
Last month, I had the honour of leading an Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons to make a case that, in truth, makes itself – for Government support for the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT). For over two decades, the CRT has
Last week, I introduced a 10 Minute Rule Bill in Parliament to require the Government to publish a dedicated strategy for tackling interpersonal abuse and violence against men and boys. This is not about detracting from the vital work being done to
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Stonegate Group is seeking a new operator for the Hill Top Tap pub in Sidcup, Bexley, as part of its ongoing efforts to refresh local pub tenancies. As reported by News Shopper, under a tenancy with Stonegate
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ofsted inspectors praised The Minster Junior School in Croydon for “exemplary” pupil behaviour and personal growth in a vibrant, caring school community. As reported by Your Local Guardian, on February 4 and 5, 2025, Ofsted paid a
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council has reduced its reliance on hotels for temporary accommodation by 84%, citing improved housing solutions and better resource management. Greenwich Council’s financial strain has decreased by approximately £5.88 million as a result of the action,
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson has joined the Hammersmith & Fulham Growth Advisory Board to help shape local economic development and innovation strategy. This organization brings together local government, business, and the academia to develop
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A homelessness charity has welcomed new figures showing a decline in rough sleeping across Croydon, calling it a positive sign of progress in local efforts. A homeless organization has applauded data indicating that fewer people are sleeping
