UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s economy expanded by 0.5% in February, beating projections and showing broad gains across sectors despite concerns over the global trade war. As reported by Reuters, Office for National Statistics data showed the UK economy rose 0.5%
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer’s hopes for tariff relief fade as Trump’s economic adviser suggests only an “extraordinary deal” could reduce the 10% US tariff on the UK. As reported by The Guardian, a senior economic adviser to Donald Trump
Young people are not registering to vote in anything like the same numbers as last year, a campaign group has warned. In the regulated campaign period for the 2024 local elections, nearly 168,000 applications were made by people under the age of
Community policing will be bolstered with an extra 3,000 neighbourhood officers by next year as Labour delivers security for working people, the Prime Minister announced yesterday. Through the government’s Plan for Change, Labour will get thousands more bobbies on beat with the
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mystery deepens as LibDems withhold a key ‘Suez-Gate’ video ahead of a Sutton ward by-election, raising concerns of political censorship. In an attempt to hide their party’s backing for a proposal to construct a potentially explosive food
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – East Croydon commuters launch a petition urging Network Rail to install ticket gates on the new bridge amid fears of overcrowding and long queues at peak hours. With almost 1,000 signatures, individuals are angry that without this
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour Party faces backlash after blocking members from questioning Croydon mayoral candidates Rowenna Davis and Manju Shahul-Hameed in a Zoom meeting. Before members could cast their votes, this would be the only time the council members appeared
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A year after celebrating its centenary, Croydon’s Ashburton Park has secured a £1.6 million National Lottery grant to fund major restoration and community projects. The council’s plans to “celebrate” Ashburton Park’s important anniversary are already a touch
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Internal Labour polling shows Reform UK could overtake Labour in the 2026 Welsh elections, with the new voting system giving Farage’s party a potential edge. As reported by The Guardian, insiders revealed Labour’s internal polling indicating Nigel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage earned £40,000 for a keynote speech at an event by Nomad Capitalist, a firm that helps the wealthy reduce taxes. As reported by The Independent, Mr Farage was paid £40,000 for speaking
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kemi Badenoch rules out a national alliance with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK but signals Conservatives can form local coalitions with his party. Tory leader has confirmed that party councillors are permitted to form alliances with Reform UK
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Yvette Cooper reassures that the government’s grooming gang inquiries will go ahead, amid growing concern and political backlash. As reported by Sky News, a Home Office insider has revealed that additional investigations into child grooming
