Kelcher backs proposed Ballymore partnership for South Kilburn regeneration
Matt Kelcher is backing a proposed contract award to Ballymore for the remaining South Kilburn regeneration programme, with Brent cabinet scheduled to consider the...
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Amadi seeks stronger role for community groups in Brent decisions
Tina Amadi is seeking cabinet endorsement of a collaboration charter designed to give Brent's community organisations a stronger role in shaping services and local...
Swallow backs school solar appeal as fundraising passes £10,000
Peter Swallow has backed pupils raising money for solar panels at New Scotland Hill Primary School, with the community appeal now showing more than...
Rawlings brings long-term solar power proposal before Barnet cabinet
Barry Rawlings is asking Barnet cabinet to authorise further work on a long-term solar electricity agreement, with a decision on developing a full business...
Moore seeks £3.54m allocation for Barnet drug and alcohol services
Alison Moore is seeking authority to allocate up to £3.54 million to Barnet's existing drug and alcohol services, with the proposal scheduled for cabinet...
Welsh to open Commons debate on baby loss and maternity care
Michelle Welsh is scheduled to help open a House of Commons debate on baby loss on Monday 12 October, bringing bereavement and maternity services...
Qureshi confirmed for national discussion on English-language teaching
Yasmin Qureshi has been confirmed as a participant in a national discussion on English teaching for speakers of other languages, following the announcement of...
Davies-Jones defends dedicated Welsh voice in UK Cabinet
Alex Davies-Jones has defended the need for a dedicated Welsh voice in the UK Cabinet after Mark Drakeford suggested considering the abolition of the...
Shanks rejects 'replacement' attack on welcome for Labour's new MP
The Rutherglen MP has challenged a local Restore account after it criticised his congratulations to Sagal Abdi-Wali. Michael Shanks MP. Photo: UK Parliament (official...
Egan urges social workers to defend their rights collectively
Andrea Egan has urged social workers to know their rights and defend them collectively after addressing UNISON's national social work seminar on Saturday. Andrea...
Healey takes fiscal discipline to the IMF as the Budget choices sharpen
Chancellor John Healey will use meetings at the IMF in Bangkok this week to call on major economies to set out credible plans for...
Sackman backs virtual-hearing pilots to ease court delays
Sarah Sackman has backed virtual-court pilots in London and Sheffield intended to reduce delays by allowing hearings to be handled remotely by judges elsewhere...
Burnham to tell Parliament Britain should consider a closer deal with the EU
Andy Burnham is due to tell Parliament that Britain should consider a closer deal with the European Union, Reuters reported ahead of his Commons...
Bell warns Tory inheritance-tax pledge could discourage downsizing
Torsten Bell has warned that the Conservatives' proposed inheritance-tax exemption for family homes could encourage owners to remain in larger properties instead of downsizing....
Dogus reports no current plans to restrict or close Waterloo Bridge
Ibrahim Dogus has reported that Westminster City Council currently has no plans to restrict or close Waterloo Bridge because of its structural condition. Ibrahim...
Stainbank warns Reform asylum review would increase backlog and costs
Euan Stainbank has warned that Reform UK's reported plan to review asylum cases would increase the backlog, demand for accommodation and costs for taxpayers....
Norris renews child-safety pledge ahead of family-court reform debate
Alex Norris has renewed the government's commitment to repeal the presumption of parental involvement in family court cases, saying on Monday that children's safety...
Burnham to seek cross-party backing for closer European relationship
Andy Burnham is expected to ask MPs on Monday to support the government's pursuit of a closer relationship with the European Union, arguing that...
David Smith calls for joined-up services to tackle the causes of homelessness
Labour MP David Smith has called for better coordination between public services and charities to make progress against homelessness lasting. David Smith MP. Photo:...
Streeting reaffirms UK opposition to death penalty amid US execution plans
Wes Streeting has reaffirmed Britain's opposition to the death penalty following questions about US plans to livestream the execution of a former army officer....
Naismith backs Wistaston residents taking first steps towards an estate committee
Connor Naismith has backed residents of the Wistaston Brook and Teal Way estate who have taken the first steps towards forming their own residents'...
Thomas puts anti-racist organising at heart of Usdaw's Black workers' conference agenda
Usdaw's general secretary has called for stronger workplace organisation and action against barriers facing Black workers. Joanne Thomas, Usdaw general secretary. Photo: Usdaw (Commons,...
Lavery calls for Labour to rebuild its connection with rural working-class communities
Ian Lavery has urged Labour to rebuild its relationship with rural Britain through practical attention to wages, housing costs, bus routes and public services....
Dollimore encourages families to use Hollington Youth Hub's free activities
The Hastings and Rye MP has highlighted the hub's opening and a weekly programme for children and teenagers. Helena Dollimore MP. Photo: UK Parliament...
Burton-Sampson prepares Commons challenge to 'flushable' wet-wipe labels
The Southend West and Leigh MP is due to seek permission for legislation on wet-wipe labelling, sale and marketing on Wednesday. David Burton-Sampson MP....