UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dame Andrea Jenkyns is under scrutiny as a council hearing over her residency eligibility is scheduled ahead of Lincolnshire’s mayoral elections. As reported by The Independent, one of Reform’s top candidates in the local election is under
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A TV actor joined campaigners outside an MP’s surgery in Islington to protest against cuts to disability benefits, highlighting the impact on vulnerable residents. As she joined dozens of demonstrators outside the Town Hall on Saturday to
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington residents criticize a housing association’s plan to add 11 storeys to Holloway Park blocks, fearing social housing needs are being sidelined for profit. According to the proposals, which Peabody revealed last week, two blocks might have
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A notorious hostel in Islington housing hundreds of asylum seekers has been shut down, with residents given just three days’ notice before relocation. More than 200 residents of Clink78 in King’s Cross, some of whom had been
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea Council admits rushing post-Grenfell home purchases, acknowledging many properties are now unsafe for use as social housing. Following the 2017 fire that forced many Grenfell residents to flee their homes, Kensington and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves seeks to ease US-UK trade strains during her Washington visit, while the ECB cuts rates in response to Trump’s aggressive tariff hikes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to visit Washington next week for UK-US trade discussions,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Experts warn that Labour’s housing reforms are pushing landlords to sell, raising rents and risking an ageing population as young people move away. As reported by The Telegraph, housing experts have raised concerns that Labour’s tightening regulations
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour Party ends suspension of ex-Croydon Council leader Tony Newman, despite past controversies linked to financial mismanagement and governance failures. The two men who oversaw what at the time was the largest financial collapse in English local
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British govt faces backlash over stalled adult social care talks, as Liberal Democrats cite months-long delays and lack of urgency on reform. As reported by The Guardian, ministers face criticism over inaction, as essential talks to build
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police destroyed the phone of a Bexley man who died by suicide, sparking outrage from his mother over lost memories and evidence for the inquest. On February 16, 2023, Michael William Goodchild committed suicide. His inquest
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rupert Lowe, an ex-Reform UK MP, has filed defamation claims against Nigel Farage, Lee Anderson, and Zia Yusuf, alleging their bullying accusations were false. As reported by The Guardian, Rupert Lowe, the former Reform UK MP suspended
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith Bridge’s main carriageway reopens following a £2.9m upgrade, improving access and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooter users. After the engineers finished stabilizing the 138-year-old cast iron suspension bridge, new bike and pedestrian lanes
