Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chelsea risks losing the chance to move to Earl’s Court if they fail to submit a bid in time, as pressure mounts to secure a new stadium location. Since the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital acquisition in
Kingston upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kingston Council approves a nearly 5% council tax hike, keeping it the most expensive borough in London, according to new government data. Council members agreed to the rise on February 27. It will result in
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Youth Parliament urges the council to halt further cuts to youth services, warning of the impact on young people and the community’s future. Six representatives from the junior political group attended the cabinet meeting at Town
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to tax pensions and wealth if economic conditions worsen. As reported by The Guardian, the IFS suggests that Ms Reeves may need to raise
For too long, learning disabled and autistic young people have faced disproportionate barriers to employment. Despite their talents and potential, only 4.8% of learning disabled adults in England are in paid work in contrast with the overall 80% employment rate of the
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves rolled the dice yesterday in her first Spring Statement since the election. Against a gloomy set of economic figures including growth being slashed from two to one per cent this year, meant the Labour politician was a risk
As a Member of Parliament from Bedfordshire, tourism might seem like an unusual priority for my work in Parliament. Bedfordshire is not an obvious tourism destination, with a tourism economy that lags behind most of our competitors and a tourism ecosystem that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged not to accept free concert tickets after backlash over attending a show with a family member, citing public concerns. As reported by The Guardian, Ms. Reeves stated she will stop accepting free concert
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will co-host a Ukraine summit in Paris, accusing Vladimir Putin of making “hollow” promises in ceasefire talks. According to The Independent, during a high-level summit in Paris, the Labour leader will criticize
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Minister Victoria Atkins slammed Labour’s economic policies, saying most of the £20bn will go to NI hikes and pay rises instead of frontline services. Victoria Atkins has accused the government of misleading the public on NHS
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has been urged to urgently review the viability of car park redevelopment schemes as questions arise over their feasibility and impact. According to a report by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA),
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hillingdon Council’s plan to merge an infant and junior school sparks concerns among parents, fearing it may negatively impact education quality and standards. The council thinks that a more efficient and uniform approach to children’s education will
