London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London “super sewer” boss Andy Mitchell received a £600k pay rise, despite the project running £100m over budget and being funded by customer bills. As reported by The Guardian, the CEO of London’s “super sewer” project received
The UK farming sector has made it clear to government that it can shoulder no more pain on behalf of other sectors of the economy, as trade talks with the USA continue. Delivering a united message, UK farmers said further agricultural concessions
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer faces backlash as Labour MPs warn against scrapping EHCPs, fearing SEN reforms could undermine legal protections for disabled children. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer risks fresh Labour rebellion over proposed special
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS faces fresh strike threats as resident doctors demand a 29% pay rise, risking mass cancellations of appointments and operations across England. As reported by The Guardian, resident doctors demanding a 29% wage increase may trigger fresh
Amongst the most dangerous threats to Britain today is one we barely discuss, and cannot see. It doesn’t wear a uniform or move through diplomatic backchannels. It arrives from the Sun, travels at the speed of light, and has the potential to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour pledges £500m for 1,000 family hubs by 2026, aiming to entrench support so deeply it resists any future rollback by Reform or Conservatives. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has pledged that Labour’s new Sure Start-inspired initiative for
On 23rd June, I brought to the floor of the House of Commons an Adjournment Debate on access to GP services. While my focus was on the growing challenges faced in North Down, the debate struck a chord far beyond my constituency
Opponents of grouse shooting often ignore the economic and environmental realities of this activity. So, when I was asked to open a debate on this issue, as a member of the Petitions Committee, I jumped at the chance to set the record
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council has launched a public consultation on its proposed 20mph speed limit policy, inviting residents to share feedback on road safety and traffic control. Plans to allow locals to impose 20 mph speed limits have been
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new statue of Fanny Wilkinson, the UK’s first professional female landscape designer, has been unveiled at the historic 1904 fountain in Wandsworth’s Coronation Gardens. The monument, which was unveiled today (3 July), completes the repair of
