On Friday 29th of November, Parliament debated an important private members bill in the House of Commons. It rightly had the focus of attention on the day within Parliament and beyond. Whilst the news coverage reported on the outcome of the vote
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A report from the Labour-linked think tank highlights that Keir Starmer’s focus on centrist voters has secured Labour a large majority but leaves the party with a weak mandate for real progress. According to the Thin Ice
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer welcomed the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s “barbaric regime” in Syria, urging civilian protection and a political solution to ensure stability. The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, just before his first Middle East visit, called Syria’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit the Gulf to strengthen relations with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, focusing on investment, security cooperation and Middle East stability. According to Number 10, during his inaugural Gulf visit, Prime
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man has died and several people are injured following a disturbance in Acton, west London. Police have seized the area and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Angela Rayner announced planning reforms, enabling Whitehall to approve developments without council committee input, provided they meet national and local standards. Under the new reforms, Whitehall will be able to fast-track developments that align with
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the Nolan Principles of Public Life. For too much of that time, these seven principles – integrity, honesty, accountability, openness, leadership, selflessness, and objectivity – have been frequently invoked but less reliably observed. Labour’s emphasis
Our troops have been put in an impossible position: defend themselves and the equipment we need to fight – or defend the homeland and our people. This is the strategic failure on air and missile defence that now haunts not just the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man, 42, was killed in a dog attack in East London, and the dog’s owner, Leanne McDonnell, faces multiple charges. Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 42-year-old man died after a dog attack in East London on
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new YouGov poll reveals 44% of UK voters want the government to strengthen ties with the EU, with only 19% supporting closer relations with the US. Britons prefer stronger relations with the EU over the US
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house prices hit a record high of £298,083 in November, with a 1.3% monthly increase, marking the fifth consecutive increase, although affordability remains a concern for many buyers, especially first-time purchasers. According to the UK’s biggest
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer confirmed no plans for further tax increases before the next election but left room for changes in unforeseen circumstances. The British Prime Minister admitted that some of his decisions might not always be popular,