The rapid spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) is an issue that has become deeply personal for people across Mansfield and frustration is growing as local communities feel powerless to manage the impact. Let me be clear – HMOs do have
For thousands of years, people have settled along the River Nene and across the fens, making homes, forging communities, and building the foundations of what would become Peterborough. The city’s first formal mention, dates to the seventh century, but our heritage runs
One of the most staggering facts I came across during my time as a prison officer was the over representation of care leavers. 29% of the prison population and 50% of the youth estate are care-experienced. This is a damming indictment of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs relaunch the Tribune group under Louise Haigh and Vicky Foxcroft to unite the soft left and push for progressive policies and budget influence. As reported by The Guardian, senior Labour MPs behind the welfare rebellion
This week, as we pause to remember the fallen of past wars, another war – every bit as brutal and inhumane – is raging in Sudan. It is a conflict so devastating that the Foreign Secretary recently called it “the largest humanitarian
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s immigration crackdown may cost Britain £4.4bn, as the Home Office warns of economic losses and experts fear damage to universities. As reported by The Independent, a Home Office report warns Labour’s immigration plans could cost the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Chancellor George Osborne warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves that tax rises may be inevitable, citing manifesto promises as Budget plans loom. As reported by The Independent, George Osborne warned Rachel Reeves that sticking to manifesto pledges will be
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage’s Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy’s company secured £4.6m in damages after a High Court ruled it was misled into investing in a tech start-up. As reported by The Independent, a High Court has ruled that
Increasing financial pressures are no secret, so in an era of budget constraints, we need to be smart with our budgeting. That is exactly why I fully support the continued contributions to the Global Fund because supporting international health systems doesn’t just
Rauma, Finland – on the Gulf of Bothnia, across the water from Sweden. After a long day, my thoughts turned to my recent debate in Westminster and a vote a very long time ago, when I was the youngest member of Ross
