Since my election to Westminster last year, I have heard numerous stories through conversations and casework about the almost complete breakdown of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision for families in Amber Valley. Last week in Parliament, last week I led
Kensington And Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A contractor involved in Grenfell Tower’s refurbishment before the 2017 fire is legally challenging a ban by Kensington and Chelsea Council (RBKC). It follows RBKC’s November extension of a ban on contractors working on the
Kensington And Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Grenfell Tower fire survivor is in ‘utter disbelief’ as a contractor banned by Kensington and Chelsea Council appeals the decision in court. Emma O’Connor, who escaped in a lift from the 20th floor with
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey activists warn of rising energy costs and fuel poverty, urging action on cold homes. Friends of the Earth campaigners took their concerns to Westminster. Haringey based Friends of the Earth activists participated in a nationwide lobbying
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calls the 2.5% UK defence spending goal “ambitious” and says Keir Starmer won’t reveal the defence budget this week. A senior minister suggests the Labour leader may not disclose a timeline this week
Glasgow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer pledged £200m for Grangemouth refinery to secure jobs and its future, despite criticism it’s too late for workers already laid off. Under the national wealth fund, £200m will be allocated to Grangemouth to attract
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Home Office contractor mistakenly sent private data on UK citizens while conducting routine checks on migrants’ finances, raising privacy concerns. The Home Office faces allegations of gathering information on “hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting British citizens”
Newham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have launched an urgent appeal to find 13-year-old Elitsa, missing from Stratford, Newham. Residents are urged to report any sightings to authorities. The Metropolitan Police shared the appeal on social media. It follows the last sighting
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet residents raise concerns over a new playground’s water logging issues, accusing Barnet Council of excluding stakeholders from the design process. The outdated condition of the Mill Hill Park playground, located off Daws Lane, has been a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer holds nearly 30% influence over Scottish Labour voters, compared to Anas Sarwar’s 12%, raising questions about Labour’s leadership dynamics. A recent poll indicated that the British PM has more political influence than the Scottish Labour
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council’s latest planning applications include a proposal for 14 new homes above a shop in Romford town centre. Find out more about the plans. A two-story addition to the existing store at 38–42 Market Place is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government plans to expand school breakfast clubs to tackle child poverty, but critics call it a tactic to keep the two-child benefits cap. The UK government is promoting its plan to introduce free breakfast clubs
